Fear Love – English Lyrics

• By: Yemi Alade

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the nuances of expressing complex emotions in Nigerian Pidgin English through Yemi Alade's 'Fear Love'. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn how to articulate feelings of vulnerability and caution in love, as Yemi Alade masterfully weaves a narrative that is both personal and universally relatable. It's a special song for language learners because it provides insight into contemporary Nigerian storytelling through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
fear /fɪə(r)/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous verb - to be afraid of someone or something
bust /bʌst/ B2	verb - to break or smash something; to cause to fail
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the upper part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose and mouth
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that thinks, feels, and perceives
fit /fɪt/ A2	verb - to be suitable or appropriate; to be able to do something
mess /mɛs/ A2	verb - to make something untidy or disordered
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
tears /tɪəz/ A2	noun - drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying
shed /ʃɛd/ B1	verb - to let fall or drop; to lose (e.g., tears, skin)
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight in the head
red /rɛd/ A1	adjective - of a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒər/ B2	noun - a spicy, aromatic root used as a flavoring or medicine
losing /ˈluːzɪŋ/ B1	verb - to fail to keep or maintain; to be deprived of
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a violent confrontation or struggle verb - to engage in a physical or verbal struggle
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; also a term of endearment