DAISIES – English Lyrics

• By: Justin Bieber

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
petals /ˈpɛtəlz/ B1	noun - The modified leaves that surround the reproductive parts of a flower, often brightly colored.
spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ A2	verb (present participle) - Turning around quickly, or causing to turn quickly; (figurative) feeling confused or dizzy.
babe /beɪb/ B1	noun - An informal term of endearment for a loved one, especially a romantic partner.
read /rɛd/ B1	noun (colloquial usage) - (In digital messaging) a state where a message has been delivered and seen by the recipient, but not replied to.
message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ A2	noun - A communication containing some information, news, or advice.
lie /laɪ/ A2	noun - An intentionally false statement.
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ A2	verb - To join or bring together; to establish a link or relationship.
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1	verb - To admire someone or something deeply because of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
count /kaʊnt/ A1	verb - To determine the total number of a collection of items; to keep track of a total.
kisses /ˈkɪsɪz/ A2	noun - An act of touching or caressing with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.
arrows /ˈæroʊz/ B1	noun - A shaft sharpened at the front and feathered at the back, shot from a bow. (Figurative: often related to love/Cupid's arrows, or direction).
shot /ʃɒt/ B2	noun - (Idiomatic) an attempt or opportunity to achieve something, especially in romance or a competition.
pin /pɪn/ B1	noun - (Idiomatic) a digital marker used on a map to indicate a specific location.
hop /hɒp/ B1	verb - To move by jumping on one foot; (informal) to quickly get into or onto something.
skin /skɪn/ A2	noun - The outer covering of the body of an animal or human.
closer /ˈkloʊsər/ A2	adjective (comparative) - At a shorter distance; nearer.
thoughts /θɔːts/ A2	noun - An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - An emotional state or reaction.

Key Grammar Structures

• Head is spinning, and it don't know when to stop.

  ➔ Informal Negative (Third Person Singular)

  ➔ In standard English, the third person singular (it, he, she) uses "doesn't" for negation in the simple present tense. However, in informal speech and song lyrics, "don't" is often used instead, as seen in "it "don't know"".

• You said, 'Forever, babe.' Do you mean it or nah?

  ➔ Direct Speech and Simple Past

  ➔ "said" is the simple past tense of "say," used to introduce "direct speech," which quotes the exact words spoken, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

• Instead of a lie, it's three dots, but I can connect them.

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase of Substitution

  ➔ "Instead of" is a "prepositional phrase" that means "in place of" or "as an alternative to." It indicates that one thing is taking the place of another. Here, the three dots are a substitute for a lie.

• Even if it ain't right, babe, you know I respect it.

  ➔ Concessive Clause (with "Even if")

  ➔ "Even if" introduces a "concessive clause," which presents a condition that does not prevent the main clause from being true. It expresses a strong contrast or an unexpected outcome despite the condition. "ain't" is an informal contraction of "is not".

• If you need time, just take your time.

  ➔ First Conditional and Imperative

  ➔ This is an example of the "first conditional," which describes a real and possible situation in the present or future. The "if" clause (""If you need time"") is followed by an "imperative" verb (""just take your time""), giving an instruction or advice.

• Think I'd rather you in my bed.

  ➔ "Would rather" for Preference

  ➔ "I'd rather" is a contraction of "I would rather," which is used to express a strong preference for one thing over another. It's often followed by a bare infinitive (or in this informal context, just a noun phrase indicating location).

• Whatever it is, you know I can take it.

  ➔ Indefinite Relative Clause

  ➔ "Whatever it is" is an "indefinite relative clause" (also known as a free relative clause). It acts as a noun phrase, referring to an unspecified or unknown thing ("whatever") and functions as the object of the verb "know" in this sentence, meaning "no matter what it is."

• I'm countin' the days, how many days till I can see you again?

  ➔ Present Continuous (Informal Contraction) & Embedded Question

  ➔ "I'm countin'" is the "present continuous" tense (informally contracted from "counting"), showing an ongoing action. The second part, "how many days till I can see you again?", is an "embedded question," a question placed within another sentence or clause.

• If I could get in, drop me a pin, hop in the Uber, come over.

  ➔ Second Conditional and Series of Imperatives

  ➔ "If I could get in" is a "second conditional" clause, describing a hypothetical or unlikely situation in the present or future. It's followed by a series of "imperative" verbs (""drop me a pin, hop in the Uber, come over""), giving direct commands or suggestions.

• Don't wanna be friends, just skin to skin, I wanna get closer, closer, closer.

  ➔ Informal Contraction ("wanna") & Verb + Infinitive

  ➔ "Wanna" is a very common "informal contraction" of "want to." It is followed by an "infinitive" verb (""be friends"", ""get closer"") to express a desire or intention. This usage is typical in casual speech and song lyrics.