Energy – English Lyrics

• By: Flo Rida, Rotimi, Spice
• Album: Energy (feat. Spice & Rotimi) - Single

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "Energy" by Flo Rida, Rotimi, and Spice! This track offers a fantastic entry point into the rhythmic and soulful sounds of Afrobeats, Reggae, and Dancehall, making it an exciting way to explore new musical styles and cultural expressions. The song's celebration of positive connections and its infectious 'energy' make it special and relatable, regardless of language.

[English]

Turn it up, turn it up

Turn it up

Put your whining on it

Put your whining on it, turn it up

Grab a big gyal, an'

Turn it up, turn it up

Slow whine, slow whine

Turn it up, c'mon

Walk with it, walk with it

Walk with it, walk with it

Back with it

So turn it up, turn it up

Turn it up, turn it up

Baby

You got an energy

That make a bad man wanna go back and plead

I feel your energy

Make me wonder why my heart around me

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

You should know that I'm here, girl

I ain't going nowhere, girl

And I ain't worried 'bout your ego

'Cause it's somethin' 'bout your ego

Something like a speedboat

Tell me that we go

You're 'bout the same wherever we go

We go, we go

I swear that you are so special

I'm here to make you feel special

I'll treat you to something special

Because what we got is special

You got an energy

That make a bad man wanna go back and plead

I feel your energy

Make me wonder why my heart around me

Yeah, yeah

You should know that I'm here, girl (Tight)

And I ain't going nowhere, girl (No)

Somethin' 'bout your ego

And I ain't worried 'bout your ego

Somethin' like a speedboat

Tell me that we go

You're 'bout the same wherever we go

We go, we go

I swear that you are so special

I'm here to make you feel special

I'll treat you to something special

Because we got something special

You got an energy (My baby, yeah, yeah)

That make a bad man wanna go back and plead

I feel your energy

Make me wonder why my heart around me

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Never feel so comfortable

The two of we together, yeah, we're compatible

Remarkable, yeah, your energy is unmatchedable

Boy, you make me feel so incredible

This-a love, yeah, it's one of a kind

That unique energy, yeah, it's hard to find

You're always on my mind, you make me feel fine

Whine 'pon di beat, mi know you love a slow whine

Turn it up, turn it up

Put your whining on it

Put your whining on it, turn it up

Grab a big gyal, an'

Turn it up, turn it up

Slow whine, slow whine

Turn it up, c'mon

Walk with it, walk with it

Walk with it, walk with it

Back with it

So turn it up, turn it up

Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up right now

Turn it up

Baby, I want things with me

Island girl love a good energy

Loyalty bring good chemistry

Gimme di good sener-gy

I like your sweet touch

Pulse a speed, my heart beat a rush

You been my likkle secret crush

We energy make me blush

You got an energy

That make a bad man wanna go back and plead

I feel your energy

Make me wonder why my heart around me

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B2	noun - the capacity for vigorous activity; vigor; power
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to rotate or cause to rotate; to change direction noun - an act of turning; a change in direction or position
whine /waɪn/ B1	verb - to complain in a high‑pitched, irritating way noun - a high‑pitched, complaining sound
grab /ɡræb/ A2	verb - to seize or take hold of something quickly
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - large in size, extent, or importance
slow /sloʊ/ A1	adjective - moving, acting, or happening at a low speed
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; also a term of endearment
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or undesirable; not good
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
plead /pliːd/ B2	verb - to make an earnest request or appeal; to argue for something in a court
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also the centre of emotions
special /ˈspɛʃəl/ B1	adjective - unusual, distinctive, or particularly important
ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ C1	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
speedboat /ˈspiːdˌboʊt/ B2	noun - a small motorboat designed for high speed
comfortable /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/ B1	adjective - providing physical ease and relaxation; pleasant
compatible /kəmˈpætɪbəl/ B2	adjective - able to exist or work together without conflict
remarkable /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/ C1	adjective - worthy of attention; extraordinary
unique /juːˈniːk/ B2	adjective - being the only one of its kind; singular

Key Grammar Structures

• You got an energy that make a bad man wanna go back and plead.

  ➔ present simple with relative clause and causative verb

  ➔ The word "got" is the present simple of "get" meaning "have". The clause "that make a bad man wanna go back and plead" is a relative clause, and "make" functions as a causative verb followed by the base verb "wanna" (want to).

• I feel your energy make me wonder why my heart around me.

  ➔ present simple with causative verb pattern (make + object + base verb)

  ➔ The verb "feel" is in the present simple. "Make" introduces a causative construction: "make me wonder" ("make" + object "me" + base verb "wonder").

• I ain't going nowhere, girl.

  ➔ double negative with informal contraction

  ➔ "ain't" is an informal contraction for "am not". The sentence also contains the negative word "nowhere", creating a double negative.

• I'm here to make you feel special.

  ➔ infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ "to make" is an infinitive used to express purpose: "I'm here **to make** you feel special".

• You should know that I'm here, girl.

  ➔ modal verb "should" + that‑clause

  ➔ "should" expresses advice or expectation. It is followed by the base verb "know" and a that‑clause "that I'm here".

• Turn it up, turn it up.

  ➔ imperative (command)

  ➔ "Turn" is used as a command directed at the listener: **"Turn it up"**.

• Walk with it, walk with it.

  ➔ imperative (repetition for emphasis)

  ➔ "Walk" is an imperative verb; the repetition **"walk with it, walk with it"** adds emphasis.

• You're 'bout the same wherever we go.

  ➔ contraction "You're" + adverbial clause "wherever we go"

  ➔ "You're" is a contraction of "you are". The clause "wherever we go" functions as an adverbial clause of place.

• I swear that you are so special.

  ➔ reporting verb "swear" + that‑clause

  ➔ "swear" is a reporting verb introducing a statement. The that‑clause "that you are so special" reports the content of the speaker's declaration.