Frontin' – English Lyrics

• By: Pharrell, Jay-Z

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of English slang and modern R&B with Pharrell and Jay-Z's iconic track, "Frontin'". This song is a fantastic way to grasp how informal English is used in music, particularly the concept of 'frontin' – pretending to be uninterested. Its smooth production, memorable melodies, and relatable theme of romantic pursuit make it a compelling listen and an engaging entry point into contemporary English musical expression and culture.

[English]

(knocking on door)

- Is Pharrell here?

- I don't know whatchu talking 'bout.

- Neptunes presents the clones?

- All right, cool.

(hip hop beat plays)

♪ Sexy thing ♪

♪ (Girl your ass is so fat) ♪

♪ Been waiting to get wit' you ♪

♪ Hey yeah ♪

♪ Don't wanna sound full of myself or rude ♪

♪ But you ain't looking at no other dudes 'cause you love me ♪

♪ (I'm sorry baby, uh, so sexy) ♪

♪ So you think about a chance ♪

♪ You find yourself trying to do my dance ♪

♪ Maybe 'cause you love me (uh, you do it well) ♪

♪ So then we tried, I'm thinking to slow down ♪

♪ Because you weren't used to how fast we touched ♪

♪ (Fast we touched) ♪

♪ Then we locked eyes, and I knew I was in there ♪

♪ And I was gon' tear ya ass up (tear ya ass up) ♪

♪ I know that I'm carrying on, never mind if I'm showing off ♪

♪ I was just frontin' (you know I want ya babe) ♪

♪ I'm ready to bet it all, unless you don't care at all ♪

♪ But you know I want ya (you should stop frontin' babe) ♪

♪ Trying to be the best girlfriend you could be ♪

♪ But still you sneak and look at me, and girl I love it ♪

♪ Then you give your other girl a shove ♪

♪ Tell her you gonna call her ask how it was ♪

♪ And she's gon love it (whoa-oh whoa, yeah yeah) ♪

♪ So then we tried, I'm thinking to slow down ♪

♪ Because you weren't used to how fast we touched ♪

♪ (Fast we touched) ♪

♪ Then we locked eyes, and I knew I was in there ♪

♪ And I was gon' tear ya ass up (tear ya ass up) ♪

♪ I know that I'm carrying on, never mind if I'm showing off ♪

♪ I was just frontin' (you know I want ya babe) ♪

♪ I'm ready to bet it all, unless you don't care at all ♪

♪ But you know I want ya (I want you) ♪

♪ (you should stop frontin' babe) ♪

♪ We got another one Pha-real ♪

♪ Dance ♪

♪ I call you Pha-real 'cause you the truth, ha ha ♪

♪ Young great Hova ♪

♪ Uh (dance) yeah ♪

♪ lemme talk to 'em man ♪

♪ I'm a keep it real ♪

♪ Every time your name was brought up ♪

♪ I would act all nonchalant in front of an audience ♪

♪ Like you was just another shawty I put the naughty on ♪

♪ But uh, truth be told you threw me for a loop, this Hov ♪

♪ I'm too old to be frontin' when I'm feeling Denzel ♪

♪ And you acting like you ain't appealing when you are ♪

♪ Stunting like you ain't my only girl when you are ♪

♪ I'm ready to stop when you are ♪

♪ I know that I'm carrying on, never mind if I'm showing off ♪

♪ I was just frontin' (you know I want ya babe) ♪

♪ I'm ready to bet it all, unless you don't care at all ♪

♪ But you know I want ya (you should stop frontin' babe) ♪

♪ Oh, Dance, ooh ooh, whoa-oh, oh oh ♪

♪ Dance, ooh ooh, whoa-oh, oh oh ♪

♪ You like this Pharrell? ♪

♪ Thank you baby ♪

♪ Look ♪

♪ You leaving now, well I'll see you later ♪

♪ I'mma slip through your window ♪

♪ Bye ♪

(drum beat fades out)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
frontin' /ˈfrʌntɪn/ B1	verb - to pretend or act in a way that is not genuine
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2	adjective - sexually attractive or exciting
wit' /wɪt/ A1	noun - intelligence or sense of humor
rude /ruːd/ A2	adjective - lacking manners or respect
dudes /duːdz/ A1	noun - men or guys (informal)
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of movements that match the rhythm and tempo of music
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into contact with
tear /tɛər/ A2	verb - to pull apart or destroy
carrying /ˈkærɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - to hold and transport something
nonchalant /ˌnɒnʃəˈlɒnt/ B2	adjective - feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
shawty /ˈʃɔːti/ A2	noun - a term of endearment for a young, attractive person (slang)
stunting /ˈstʌntɪŋ/ B1	verb - to show off or flaunt
appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/ B1	adjective - attractive or interesting
loop /luːp/ B1	noun - a curve or bend in a cord, rope, etc., or a circular shape
Denzel /ˈdɛnzəl/ A2	noun - a reference to actor Denzel Washington, often used to describe someone feeling confident or suave