Give Me A Reason – English Lyrics

• By: Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller
• Album: Finally Over It

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt R&B of Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller's "Give Me A Reason." This song is a masterclass in modern English R&B, offering rich vocabulary related to love, relationships, and personal growth. Its expressive lyrics and smooth delivery make it perfect for understanding nuanced emotional language and contemporary colloquialisms in a relatable context. Discover how artists convey deep feelings and mature perspectives on love through compelling storytelling and melodic vocals, enhancing your language learning with authentic, impactful English.

[English]

Time slowed down when we had took a breather

Took more time and we ain't even need it

First class flight when you came out to see me

Roll up some and pour me up tequila

Rock your bed, I'm feeling like the Beatles

Don't need you, and you don't need me either

But you gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason, oh-oh

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason, you

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a, oh, you, you

Ended up with nothing

Know we got something

All these niggas wanna get your spot, though

Got these niggas lined up at the front door

I know I ain't perfect

But you know I deserve it

Lot of options, but you know the one to choose

Lot of options, but you know you're mine, exclusive

Not everybody can get my love, but you got it

God, they don't do it like you, they just try to copy

They try to get you, but I'm the one, one that got you

Whatever I'm wantin', you go 'head, pay outta pocket

I'll give you my heart 'cause I know you gon' lock it up

We on each other, but don't need each other

But you gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason, oh-oh

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason, you, oh-oh-oh

You gave me a reason to love you

You gave me a reason, oh, you, you

Tryna find a reason, a whole new season

When they show me treason, you gave me love

Held me down, never gave me up

Swear, it's like they don't know me anymore

And they wonder why I'm never seen anymore

If they catch me somewhere near your region (maybe they'll finally)

Maybe they'll finally know the reason (reason)

Yeah, check my recents, maybe

When the summer come to an end

'Cause I don't really wanna fall again, but

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reason /ˈriːzən/ A1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have deep affection for someone noun - deep affection or emotional attachment
gave /ɡeɪv/ A1	verb - past tense of give; to hand over or provide
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something essential noun - a requirement or necessity
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to attempt to do something
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through experience or study
got /ɡɒt/ A1	verb - past tense of get; to obtain or acquire
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
exclusive /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ B1	adjective - restricted to a particular group or individual
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ A2	adjective - having no flaws or being complete
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ A2	verb - to be worthy of something, especially as a result of one's actions
option /ˈɒpʃən/ A2	noun - a choice or possibility
copy /ˈkɒpi/ A1	verb - to imitate or reproduce something noun - a duplicate of something
season /ˈsiːzən/ A1	noun - one of the four divisions of the year
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry something
down /daʊn/ A1	adjective - toward a lower position
breather /ˈbriːðər/ B1	noun - a short rest or pause
tequila /təˈkiːlə/ A2	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink made from agave
exclusive /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ B1	adjective - not shared with others

Key Grammar Structures

• Time slowed down when we had took a breather

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'had took' is an example of the Past Perfect Tense, used to describe an action that occurred before another past action ('time slowed down').

• Don't need you, and you don't need me either

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The phrase uses Parallel Structure with 'Don't need you' and 'you don't need me either', repeating the same grammatical pattern for balance and emphasis.

• But you gave me a reason to love you

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ 'To love you' is an Infinitive of Purpose, indicating the reason for the action ('gave me a reason').

• Know we got something

  ➔ Colloquial Contraction

  ➔ 'Know' is a colloquial contraction of 'I know', often used in informal speech for brevity.

• Lot of options, but you know the one to choose

  ➔ Subordination

  ➔ The phrase 'but you know the one to choose' is a subordinate clause, dependent on the main clause ('Lot of options') for complete meaning.

• Whatever I'm wantin', you go 'head, pay outta pocket

  ➔ Non-standard Contraction

  ➔ 'I'm wantin'' and 'outta' are non-standard contractions, reflecting informal or regional speech patterns.

• We on each other, but don't need each other

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' is used to contrast two ideas: 'on each other' and 'don't need each other'.

• Maybe they'll finally know the reason

  ➔ Modal Verb for Speculation

  ➔ 'Maybe' and 'they'll' (will) are used to express speculation or uncertainty about a future event.