Give In To Me – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson, Slash
• Album: Dangerous

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Michael Jackson's 'Give In To Me' offers a unique opportunity to explore the nuances of English expression. The song's raw emotion and direct lyrics provide a powerful context for understanding themes of love, frustration, and desire. What makes this song special is its fusion of pop and hard rock, a testament to Jackson's versatility, and the legendary collaboration with guitarist Slash, making it a culturally significant piece of music history.

[English]

She always takes it with a heart of stone

'Cause all she does is throws it back to me

I've spent a lifetime lookin' for someone

Don't try to understand me

Just simply do the things I say

Love is a feelin'

Give it when I want it

'Cause I'm on fire

Quench my desire

Give it when I want it

Talk to me, woman

Give in to me

Give in to me

You always knew just how to make me cry

And never did I ask you questions why

It seems you get your kicks from hurtin' me

Don't try to understand me

Because your words just aren't enough

Love is a feelin'

Quench my desire

Give it when I want it

Takin' me higher

Love is a woman

I don't wanna hear it

Give in to me

Give in to me

You and your friends were laughin' at me in town

But it's okay and it's okay

You won't be laughin', girl, when I'm not around

I'll be okay

And I, I'd never find

Better, a peace of mind, no

...

Don't try to tell me

Because your words just aren't enough

Love is a feelin'

Quench my desire

Give it when I want it

Takin' me higher

Talk to me, woman

Love is a feelin'

Give in to me

Give in to me

Give in to me

Oh, love is a feelin'

I don't wanna hear it

Quench my desire

Takin' me higher

Tell it to the preacher

Satisfy the feelin'

Give in to me

Give in to me

...

I don't wanna, I don't wanna

I don't wanna hear it

Give in to the fire

Talk to me, woman

Quench my desire

I'd like a lady

Talk to me, baby

Give in to me

Give in to the fire

Give in to me

Give in to me

Give in to me

Oh-whoa, give in to me

Give in to me

Give in to me

Give in to me

'Cause I'm on fire

Talk to me, woman

Quench my desire

Give in to the feelin'

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood noun - feeling or emotion
lifetime /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/ B1	noun - the period of time a person lives
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to know and be aware of
simply /ˈsɪmpli/ B1	adverb - in a simple way
feelin' /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting something verb - to want something very much
quench /kwɛntʃ/ B2	verb - to satisfy a thirst or desire
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A2	noun - an adult female human
kicks /kɪks/ B1	noun - pleasure or enjoyment
hurtin' /ˈhɜːrtɪn/ B2	verb - causing emotional pain
takin' /ˈteɪkɪn/ B1	verb - to lift or carry
higher /ˈhaɪər/ B1	adjective - at a greater height adverb - to a greater height
laughin' /ˈlɑːfɪn/ A2	verb - to make sounds expressing amusement
around /əˈraʊnd/ A2	adverb - in or to the vicinity of
satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ B2	verb - to fulfill a desire or need
preacher /ˈpriːtʃər/ B2	noun - a person who delivers sermons

Key Grammar Structures

• She always takes it with a heart of stone

  ➔ Adverb of frequency + present simple tense, prepositional phrase as adverbial modifier

  ➔ "Always" indicates a habitual action. The phrase "with a heart of stone" modifies the verb "takes", describing *how* she takes it.

• Don't try to understand me

  ➔ Imperative mood, negative form

  ➔ This is a direct command. The 'don't' creates the negative imperative, telling someone *not* to do something.

• Love is a feelin'

  ➔ Noun as subject, copula verb 'is', noun as complement

  ➔ This sentence uses the verb 'is' to link the subject 'love' to its definition or characteristic – a 'feelin''.

• Quench my desire

  ➔ Imperative mood, transitive verb with object pronoun

  ➔ This is another imperative, a command. 'Quench' is a transitive verb, meaning it requires an object – in this case, 'my desire'.

• You always knew just how to make me cry

  ➔ Adverb of frequency + past simple, infinitive phrase as object complement

  ➔ "Always knew" indicates a past ability or consistent knowledge. The phrase "how to make me cry" explains *what* you knew.