Don't Kill The Fun – English Lyrics

• By: Sevyn Streeter, Chris Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Ready to add some fun to your English learning? 'Don't Kill The Fun' by Sevyn Streeter and Chris Brown is the perfect track to get you started. With its catchy, repetitive lyrics and upbeat tempo, you can easily pick up phrases about enjoying life and positivity. This song is special because it masterfully mixes different musical styles, creating a unique and energetic sound that will make learning English feel like a party.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - pleasant, satisfactory
right /raɪt/ A2	adjective - correct, appropriate
started /ˈstɑːrtɪd/ B1	verb (past participle) - begun, initiated
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - move quickly on foot
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - power to influence or direct verb - to direct or manage
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving off a lot of light; intelligent
loose /luːs/ B1	adjective - not tight; relaxed
hold /hould/ A2	verb - to grasp or support
flow /floʊ/ B2	verb - to move steadily and continuously in a current
night /naɪt/ A2	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place

Key Grammar Structures

• I need you to just chill, baby, don't overthink

  ➔ Imperative mood + Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The sentence uses the imperative "need you to" to express a strong request. "Chill" is an imperative verb, and "don't overthink" is a negative imperative. The infinitive 'chill' and 'overthink' are used to express the *purpose* of the need.

• You got me losing control, baby, I can't help it

  ➔ Gerund as object of verb + Modal verb expressing inability

  ➔ "Losing control" is a gerund functioning as the object of the verb "got me". "Can't help it" uses the modal verb "can" in its negative form to express an inability to prevent something from happening.

• If you ain't tryna ride, then don't waste my time

  ➔ Double negative + Conditional sentence (Type 0)

  ➔ The phrase "ain't tryna" is a colloquial double negative (meaning 'are not trying'). The sentence is a Type 0 conditional: If [condition], then [result]. It expresses a general truth or habit.

• I'm just tryna have a good time, and you killin' my vibe

  ➔ Present continuous for ongoing action + Gerund as object of preposition

  ➔ "I'm just tryna" uses the present continuous to show an action happening now. "Killin' my vibe" uses the gerund 'killin'' as the object of the preposition 'killin'.

• Baby, don't ruin my night, I'm feelin' alright

  ➔ Negative imperative + Present continuous expressing temporary state

  ➔ "Don't ruin" is a negative imperative. "I'm feelin' alright" uses the present continuous to describe a temporary state of being – how the speaker feels *right now*.

• I'm tryna keep it light, but you makin' it hard

  ➔ Present continuous for intentional action + Verb 'make' + Adjective

  ➔ "I'm tryna keep it light" uses the present continuous to show an intentional effort. The structure 'make + adjective' (makin' it hard) is a common causative construction.

• You know I need a little space, so why you always chasin'?

  ➔ Indirect question + Present continuous for habitual action

  ➔ "You know I need a little space" is a statement followed by an indirect question introduced by 'why'. "Chasin'" uses the present continuous to describe a habitual action – something the person does repeatedly.

• I'm tryna give you all my love, but you playin' games

  ➔ Present continuous for ongoing effort + Verb 'play' as a phrasal verb

  ➔ "I'm tryna give you all my love" uses the present continuous to emphasize the ongoing effort. "Playin' games" is a common phrasal verb meaning to deceive or manipulate.