I'm A Freak – English Lyrics

• By: Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
freak /friːk/ B1	noun - a person who is considered to be strange or unusual because of the way they look, behave, or think; a person who is obsessed with or enthusiastic about something.
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B2	adjective - unable to stop taking or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful.
chemicals /ˈkɛmɪklz/ B1	noun - substances with a distinct molecular composition, especially those produced or used in a chemical process. (In context, likely metaphorical for attraction/response).
overdose /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/ B2	noun - an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug; an excessive amount of something.
physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/ B1	adjective - relating to the body rather than the mind; relating to things that can be seen or touched.
animal /ˈænɪml/ A2	noun - a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and a nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. (In context, implies primal, uncontrolled behavior).
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ A2	verb - form a mental image or concept of.
action /ˈækʃn/ A2	noun - the process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim. (In context, 'ready for some action' is idiomatic for engaging in exciting or sexual activity).
criminal /ˈkrɪmɪnl/ B1	noun - a person who has committed a crime.
critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/ B2	adjective - extremely important or serious; having a decisive or crucial importance.
miracle /ˈmɪrəkl/ B1	noun - an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency; a highly improbable or extraordinary event, development, or achievement that brings very welcome consequences.
pop /pɒp/ B1	verb - make a short, quick, explosive sound; go or put quickly. (In context 'pop it and drop it' refers to dance moves/sexual movements).
drop /drɒp/ A1	verb - let or make something fall vertically. (In context 'pop it and drop it' refers to dance moves/sexual movements).
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel. (In 'one track mind,' it's an idiom meaning focused on one thing, often sex).
explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ B1	verb - burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, or excessive internal pressure; show a sudden strong emotion.
conquer /ˈkɒŋkər/ B2	verb - overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force; successfully overcome (a problem or weakness).
booth /buːθ/ B1	noun - a small cubicle or compartment used for a particular purpose.
sink /sɪŋk/ A2	noun - a fixed basin with a water supply and a drain, typically in a kitchen or bathroom.
blame /bleɪm/ A2	verb - assign responsibility for a fault or wrong.

Key Grammar Structures

• But I'm addicted to her chemicals

  ➔ Adjective + Preposition (be addicted to)

  ➔ The phrase "addicted to" is a common collocation where the adjective "addicted" is always followed by the preposition "to" to indicate dependence on something.

• I love the way she gets so physical

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'the way'

  ➔ "the way" is used here as a relative adverb, similar to 'how' or 'the manner in which'. The relative pronoun 'that' or 'in which' is often omitted after "the way" when introducing a clause.

• How you put your love on me

  ➔ Indirect Question / Noun Clause

  ➔ This phrase acts as a noun clause (specifically, an indirect question) serving as the object of the verb 'imagine' (from the previous line 'I just imagine...'). It maintains standard subject-verb order.

• No, I don't want you to stop it

  ➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive

  ➔ This is a common sentence structure where a verb like 'want' is followed by an object pronoun or noun (here, "you") and then a 'to-infinitive' verb form ("to stop"). It expresses a desire for someone else to perform an action.

• When you move like that

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time; 'like' as a Preposition

  ➔ "When you move like that" is an adverbial clause of time, indicating when an action happens. "like that" uses "like" as a preposition, meaning 'in that manner' or 'similar to that'.

• I've got a one track mind

  ➔ Informal 'have got'; Compound Adjective

  ➔ "I've got" is an informal way of saying "I have," commonly used to express possession. "one track" is a compound adjective formed by a number and a noun, describing "mind" as being focused on a single thing.

• Stealing my heart just like a criminal

  ➔ Present Participle as Adverbial; Simile

  ➔ "Stealing" is a present participle functioning adverbially, likely implying 'while she is stealing' or 'by stealing'. It describes the manner or result of an action. "just like a criminal" is a simile comparing the action to how a criminal would act.

• You know I lick it and do the things that'll make you explode

  ➔ Relative Clause; Causative Verb ('make')

  ➔ "that'll make you explode" is a relative clause modifying "the things", describing what kind of things are done. Within this clause, "make" is a causative verb followed by an object ("you") and a bare infinitive ("explode"), meaning to cause someone to do something.

• Gotta let it out

  ➔ Informal contraction ('Gotta'); Phrasal Verb ('let out')

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal spoken contraction of "got to" or "have got to," meaning 'must' or 'have to'. "let out" is a phrasal verb meaning to release or express something, often emotions.

• Baby, don't blame me

  ➔ Negative Imperative

  ➔ This is a negative imperative sentence, used to give a direct command or instruction not to do something. It follows the structure "Don't + base form of the verb + object/complement".