I.F.L.Y. – English Lyrics

• By: Bazzi
• Album: SOUL SEARCHING

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the passionate world of Bazzi's "I.F.L.Y.", a catchy urban-pop anthem where raw emotion meets clever lyricism. This song is perfect for understanding modern English expressions of love and devotion, with clear, relatable storytelling that makes learning the language a joyful and memorable experience. Explore how Bazzi uses vivid imagery and a blend of singing and rapping to convey deep personal feelings, making it a standout track for both language learners and music enthusiasts.

[English]

♪ THIS MY BABY ♪

♪ THIS MY ♪

♪ LOOK ♪

♪ TOUCHIN' YOU SLOWLY ♪

♪ LOVE HOW YOU HOLD ME ♪

♪ I WAS A PLAYER ♪

♪ THAT WAS THE OLD ME ♪

♪ I SENT A PRAYER ♪

♪ FOR SOMETHING HOLY ♪

♪ GOT NAKED AND SHOW ME ♪

♪ GIRL, SUMMER'S BEEN LONELY, YEAH ♪

♪ AT FIRST ♪

♪ I WAS HESITANT ♪

♪ (SPOOKY) ♪

♪ LIKE A SKELETON ♪

♪ YOU, 20, BUT INTELLIGENT ♪

♪ NOW ALL THEM OTHER BITCHES SO IRRELEVANT, AH-AH, YEAH ♪

♪ TAN LINES AND SOME MEMORIES ♪

♪ (WOO) ♪

♪GUESS SUMMER GOT THE BEST OF ME ♪

♪ (WOO) ♪

♪ CHEF B WITH THE RECIPE ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ WITH YOU, IT'S A BETTER ME ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ (AH, YEAH) ♪

♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE BETTER DAYS ♪

♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE RAINY ONES ♪

♪ CHAMPION, YOU'RE NUMBER ONE ♪

♪ YEAH, THAT'S TRUE ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ (AH, YEAH, AH) ♪

♪ YES, I DO ♪

♪ CHILLIN' TOP FLOOR WITH A PENTHOUSE VIEW ♪

♪ BUT THAT DON'T MEAN A THING UNLESS I'M NEXT TO YOU ♪

♪ 'CAUSE MONEY JUST MONEY 'LESS I SPEND IT ON YOU ♪

♪ NEXT TO ME ♪

♪ WHEN I'M WITH YOU, YOU BRING OUT THE BEST OF ME ♪

♪ GOD MADE YOU A TWIN, BUT YOU THE ONE I SEE ♪

♪ BUT SHOUTOUT TO ELISHA, THAT'S MY BABY ♪

♪ (YEAH, YEAH, YEAH) ♪

♪ BUT IF I WROTE YOU A LOVE SONG, WOULD YOU SING IT? ♪

♪ IF I NEEDED BAIL OUT OF JAIL, WOULD YOU BRING IT? ♪

♪ IF I WIN, THEN WE'RE UP, IF WE FAIL, THEN WE WING IT ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ (I DO) ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE BETTER DAYS ♪

♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE RAINY ONES ♪

♪ CHAMPION, YOU'RE NUMBER ONE ♪

♪ YEAH, THAT'S TRUE ♪

♪ BUT I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪

♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

♪ (AH, YEAH) ♪

♪ THAT'S MY BABY, YEAH ♪

♪ MY BABY, UH, UH ♪

♪ MY BABY, YEAH ♪

♪ THAT'S MY BABY, YEAH ♪

♪ MY BABY, UH, UH ♪

♪ MY BABY, YEAH ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have deep affection for someone noun - a deep affection for someone
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry something
player /ˈpleɪər/ A2	noun - someone who plays a sport or game, or a womanizer
prayer /prɛər/ A2	noun - a request or act of communicating with a deity
hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ B1	adjective - tentative or unsure about doing something
intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/ B1	adjective - having or showing intelligence
irrelevant /ɪˈrɛləvənt/ B2	adjective - not related or applicable
memories /ˈmɛməriz/ A2	noun - something remembered from the past
recipe /ˈrɛsəpi/ A2	noun - a set of instructions for preparing food
champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ A2	noun - a winner or victor
penthouse /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ B1	noun - an apartment on the top floor of a building
spend /spɛnd/ A1	verb - to pay money for goods or services
bail /beɪl/ B1	noun - money paid to temporarily release someone from jail verb - to temporarily release someone from jail upon payment
fail /feɪl/ A2	verb - to be unsuccessful
wing /wɪŋ/ A2	verb - to improvise or do something without preparation
twin /twɪn/ A2	noun - one of two children born at the same birth

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I WAS A PLAYER ♪ THAT WAS THE OLD ME ♪

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense ('was', 'player') to describe a completed action in the past, indicating a change in the subject's behavior.

• ♪ I SENT A PRAYER ♪ FOR SOMETHING HOLY ♪

  ➔ Past Simple Tense with Purpose Clause

  ➔ The past simple tense ('sent') is used with a purpose clause ('for something holy') to express the reason behind the action.

• ♪ YOU, 20, BUT INTELLIGENT ♪

  ➔ Comma Splice (Informal)

  ➔ The line uses a comma splice, joining two independent clauses ('You, 20' and 'but intelligent') without proper conjunction, common in informal or lyrical contexts.

• ♪ NOW ALL THEM OTHER BITCHES SO IRRELEVANT, AH-AH, YEAH ♪

  ➔ Present Simple with Emphasis

  ➔ The present simple tense ('are') is used with emphasis ('so irrelevant') to express a strong opinion or feeling in the present.

• ♪ I GUESS WHAT I'M SAYIN' IS, I ♪ I FUCKIN' LOVE YOU ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous with Emphasis

  ➔ The present continuous ('I'm sayin') is used with emphasis ('I fuckin' love you') to express an ongoing action or feeling with intensity.

• ♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE BETTER DAYS ♪ LOVE YOU THROUGH THE RAINY ONES ♪

  ➔ Present Simple with Time Phrases

  ➔ The present simple ('love') is used with time phrases ('through the better days', 'through the rainy ones') to express habitual or continuous actions.

• ♪ IF I WIN, THEN WE'RE UP, IF WE FAIL, THEN WE WING IT ♪

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ The line uses type 1 conditional sentences ('if I win, then we're up') to express a probable result based on a real condition.

• ♪ 'CAUSE MONEY JUST MONEY 'LESS I SPEND IT ON YOU ♪

  ➔ Contractions and Informal Language

  ➔ The line uses contractions ('cause, 'less) and informal language to create a conversational and relatable tone.