Girls & Boys – English Lyrics

• By: Prince and The Revolution
• Album: Parade

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Prince's "Girls & Boys," a song that masterfully blends funk with a touch of French romance. Beyond its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this track offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with French phrases like "Vous êtes très belle." Learn how Prince incorporated the language and culture of the South of France into his music, making this song a truly special and multilingual experience that will encourage your journey into learning the language.

[English]

Girls and boys!

He only knew her 4 a little while,

But he had grown accustomed 2 her style

She had the cutest ass he'd ever seen

He did 2, they were meant 2 be

They loved 2 kiss on the steps of Versailles

It looked like rain, mama, birds do fly

I love u baby, I love u so much,

Maybe we can stay in touch

Meet me in another world, space and joy,

Vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys

He gave her all the love that anyone can,

But she was promised 2 another man

He tried so hard not 2 go insane

Birds do fly, looks like rain

I love u baby, I love u so much,

Maybe we can stay in touch

Meet me in another world, space and joy,

Vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys

Life is precious baby, love is so rare

I can take the breakup if u say that u care

He had 2 run away, his pride was 2 strong

It started raining, baby, the birds were gone

(I love u baby, I love u so much)

Maybe (Maybe we can stay in touch)

Meet me in another world (Meet me in another world, space and joy)

Vous etes tres belle (vous etes tres belle, mama)

Girls and boys (girls and boys)

Vous etiez de l'autre cote de la salle

Vous dansiez si fort

Je sentais votre parfum

Votre sourire me dit que nous devrions nous parler

Sexe et repos

Baby

Je sais que vous aimerez ca

Vous n'y resisterez pas

Baby

Je vous enlacerai avec mes jambes

Baby

Pendant des heures je vais vous etonner

Baby

Faire l'amour Faire l'amour

Nous nous rencontrerons

I love u baby, I love u so much,

Maybe we can stay in touch

Meet me in another world, space and joy,

Vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys

(Laughter and vocal effects from Prince and band begin)

Wendy, Lisa, Susannah,

Eric, move!

God, Wendy, God, baby...

Boo!

What do you think this is, the Groovy Ghoulies Gong Show? That's more like it!

Boo!

Oh!

That's more like it!

(Video ends)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a deep affection for someone noun - a deep affection for someone
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch someone with one's lips as a sign of affection noun - a touch with one's lips as a sign of affection
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from the clouds in drops verb - to fall from the clouds in drops
fly /flaɪ/ A1	verb - to move through the air with wings noun - an insect or bird that flies
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to put one's hand or another part of the body on something or someone noun - the act of touching
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
style /staɪl/ A2	noun - a manner of doing something
cute /kjuːt/ A2	adjective - attractive or pretty, especially in a youthful way
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	verb - to undertake or declare that something will happen noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's achievements
breakup /ˈbreɪkʌp/ B1	noun - the end of a romantic relationship
accomplished /əˈkɒmplɪʃt/ B2	adjective - having achieved a lot or showing great skill
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B1	adjective - mentally ill or crazy
perfume /pərˈfjuːm/ A2	noun - a liquid that gives out a pleasant smell
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B1	verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection
astonish /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ B2	verb - to surprise greatly
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

Key Grammar Structures

• He only knew her 4 a little while,

  ➔ Contraction (informal)

  ➔ The number '4' is used as a contraction for 'for', which is common in informal or colloquial language.

• But he had grown accustomed 2 her style

  ➔ Non-standard spelling (informal)

  ➔ The number '2' is used instead of 'to', which is a non-standard spelling often found in informal writing or lyrics.

• I love u baby, I love u so much,

  ➔ Informal spelling ('u' for 'you')

  ➔ The letter 'u' is used as an informal spelling for 'you', common in text messages, lyrics, or casual writing.

• Vous etes tres belle, mama, girls and boys

  ➔ French phrase in English sentence

  ➔ The phrase 'Vous etes tres belle' is a French expression meaning 'You are very beautiful', used here to add a stylistic or cultural touch.

• Life is precious baby, love is so rare

  ➔ Comma splice

  ➔ Two independent clauses ('Life is precious baby' and 'love is so rare') are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction, known as a comma splice.

• He had 2 run away, his pride was 2 strong

  ➔ Non-standard spelling (informal)

  ➔ The number '2' is used instead of 'to' and 'too', which is a non-standard spelling often found in informal writing or lyrics.

• Maybe we can stay in touch

  ➔ Modal verb (possibility)

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability in the context of staying in touch.

• Faire l'amour Faire l'amour

  ➔ Repetition (emphasis)

  ➔ The phrase 'Faire l'amour' is repeated for emphasis, a common rhetorical device in lyrics to highlight importance or emotion.