Doubt – English Lyrics

• By: Mary J. Blige
• Album: The London Sessions

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be a journey filled with moments of uncertainty. "Doubt" by Mary J. Blige is the perfect anthem to inspire you through those challenges. Through its powerful and clear lyrics, you can learn vocabulary related to perseverance and self-belief. The song's blend of soulful R&B and uplifting gospel makes it not only a moving piece of music but also a powerful tool for motivation in your language-learning journey.

[English]

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♪ SAID I'D NEVER BE A LEADER ♪

♪ SAID I'D NEVER WEAR A CROWN ♪

♪ IF I WANTED TO BE SOMEONE ♪

♪ I SHOULD LEARN TO SETTLE DOWN ♪

♪ (YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER) ♪

♪ I'D TELL MYSELF (YOU'LL NEVER GO FURTHER) ♪

♪ I'D WARN MYSELF (YOU'LL NEVER BE BETTER)♪

♪ DON'T KNOW ME THAT WELL ♪

♪ I MADE IT TO THE END ♪

♪ I NEARLY PAID THE COST ♪

♪ I LOST A LOT OF FRIENDS ♪

♪ I SACRIFICED A LOT ♪

♪ I'D DO IT ALL AGAIN ♪

♪ COS I MADE IT TO THE TOP ♪

♪ BUT I CAN'T KEEP DOUBTING MYSELF ANYMORE ♪

♪ NO (OOHHH OOO) NO (OOHHH OOOOOOO) ♪

♪ I CAN'T KEEP DOUBTING MYSELF NOW ♪

♪ NOW YOU'RE LOOKING AT A LEADER ♪

♪ NOW YOU'RE STARING AT A QUEEN ♪

♪ YOU SAID I'D NEVER BE A SOMEONE ♪

♪ BUT NOW I'M PULLING ALL THE STRINGS ♪

♪ (YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER) ♪

♪ WON'T MAKE ME BACK DOWN (YOU'LL NEVER GO FURTHER) ♪

♪ CAN'T TURN ME AROUND (YOU'LL NEVER BE BETTER) ♪

♪ NO STOPPING ME NOW ♪

♪ I MADE IT TO THE END ♪

♪ I NEARLY PAID THE COST ♪

♪ I LOST A LOT OF FRIENDS ♪

♪ I SACRIFICED A LOT ♪

♪ I'D DO IT ALL AGAIN ♪

♪ COS I MADE IT TO THE TOP ♪

♪ I CAN'T KEEP DOUBTING MYSELF ANYMORE ♪

♪ NO (OOHHH OOO) NO (OOHHH OOOOOOO) ♪

♪ YOU THINK YOU KNOW ♪

♪ BUT YOU DON'T KNOW THE HALF ♪

♪ YOU THINK YOU BEAT ME DOWN ♪

♪ BUT I'LL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP GETTING UP ♪

♪ CAUSE THAT'S WHAT I'M BORN TO DO ♪

♪ (YEA) ♪

♪ I'M GONNA BE THE BEST ME ♪

♪ I'M SORRY IF IT KILLS YOU ♪

♪ I MADE IT TO THE END ♪

♪ I NEARLY PAID THE COST ♪

♪ I LOST A LOT OF FRIENDS ♪

♪ I SACRIFICED A LOT ♪

♪ I'D DO IT ALL AGAIN ♪

♪ COS I MADE IT TO THE TOP ♪

♪ I CAN'T KEEP DOUBTING MYSELF ANYMORE ♪

♪ NO (OOHHH OOO) NO (OOHHH OOOOOOO) ♪

♪ I CAN'T KEEP DOUBTING MYSELF NO ♪

♪ NO (OOHHH OOO) NO (OOHHH OOOOOOO) ♪

♪ (VOCALIZING) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
doubt /daʊt/ B2	verb - to feel uncertain about something noun - a feeling of uncertainty
leader /ˈliː.dər/ B1	noun - person who leads or commands
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch
settle /ˈsɛt.əl/ B2	verb - to resolve or reach an agreement
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something
cost /kɒst/ B1	noun - the amount of money required verb - to require as payment
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
sacrifice /ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs/ C1	verb - to give up something valuable for the sake of something else noun - the act of giving up something valuable
top /tɒp/ A2	noun - the highest point adjective - highest in position
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - to retain or continue to have
queen /kwiːn/ B1	noun - female monarch
pull /pʊl/ A2	verb - to draw toward oneself
strings /strɪŋz/ B2	noun - thin cords or fibers
beat /biːt/ B1	verb - to strike repeatedly noun - rhythmic unit in music
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to express mirth with sound noun - the sound made when laughing
born /bɔːn/ B1	verb - to be brought into existence
best /bɛst/ A2	adjective - of the highest quality noun - the most outstanding person or thing
sorry /ˈsɒr.i/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or remorse
kill /kɪl/ A2	verb - to cause death
half /hɑːf/ A1	noun - one of two equal parts