dandelion – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ariana Grande's "dandelion," a standout track that intertwines jazzy R&B with playful, suggestive lyrics. Learning English through this song offers a unique opportunity to explore nuanced vocabulary and metaphorical expressions, particularly how everyday objects like dandelions can carry deeper, romantic meanings. The song's blend of sensuality and vulnerability makes it a captivating piece for understanding contemporary English in a musical context.

[English]

[MOURNFUL TRUMPET]

♪♪♪

[UP-TEMPO BEAT]

♪♪♪

♪ MEAN WHAT I SAY ♪

♪ SAY WHAT I MEAN ♪

♪ NOT ONE TO PLAY ♪

♪ I AM AS YOU SEE ♪

♪ I GIVE MY WORD ♪

♪ THESE OTHER BOYS ♪

♪ THEY’RE ONE IN THE SAME ♪

♪ MM, I’M TRYNA SAY ♪

♪ I WANT YOU TO STAY ♪

♪ MM, I GOT, WHAT YOU NEED ♪

♪ I’M THINKING YOU SHOULD PLANT THIS SEED ♪

♪ I GET THIS SOUNDS UNSERIOUS ♪

♪ BABY BOY THIS IS SERIOUS ♪

♪ AND YES I PROMISE ♪

♪ IF I’M BEING HONEST ♪

♪ YOU CAN GET ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE ♪

♪ CAN’T YOU SEE I BLOOM AT NIGHT ♪

♪ BOY JUST DON’T BLOW THIS ♪

♪ GOT ME LIKE “WHAT’S YOUR WISH LIST?” ♪

♪ YOU CAN GET ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE ♪

♪ I’LL BE YOUR DANDELION ♪

♪ MMMMM ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bloom /bluːm/ B1	verb - to produce flowers noun - a flower
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that you will definitely do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
serious /ˈsɪəriəs/ B1	adjective - demanding or causing anxiety
need /niːd/ A2	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important noun - a thing that is needed
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - remain in a place
seed /siːd/ A2	noun - a plant embryo
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ B1	adjective - free of deceit; truthful and sincere
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	noun - a desire or hope for something verb - feel or express a strong desire or hope for something
list /lɪst/ A2	noun - a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively
sound /saʊnd/ A2	noun - vibrations that travel through an elastic medium and can be heard verb - to give the impression of being a particular way
boys /bɔɪz/ A1	noun - plural of boy
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
blow /bloʊ/ A2	verb - move air strongly verb - to ruin or spoil
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - freely transfer the possession of (something) to someone
mean /miːn/ A2	verb - intend to express or refer to adjective - ungenerous or unwilling to give