IS IT – English Lyrics

• By: Tyla

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English with Tyla's hit “IS IT”! This song is a fantastic way to pick up modern, conversational English, including slang and confident expressions. The lyrics are direct and repetitive, making it easier to understand and sing along. What makes this song special is its fusion of global sounds with a universal theme of attraction and empowerment, all delivered with Tyla's infectious energy.

[English]

Is it the fucks that I don't give?

Is it the men that I don't miss?

Is this song why we get along?

Or am I coming on a little strong?

Is it the way this dress unzips?

Is it the girls that I came with?

'Cause the more that you tell me "Don't"

It's the more that you turn me on

I can't leave, I can't leave

Leave you alone with your eyes on me, no

I can't leave, I can't leave

Dancing alone don't look right on me, yeah

I can't leave, I can't leave

Leave you alonе with your eyes on me, no

I can't lеave, I can't leave

Dancing alone don't look right on me, yeah

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right with you?

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right?

Is it the cup when it leaves my lips?

That got me thinking things like this (Like)

Like what it's like when you take me home

And what it's like when you take it off

Is it the idea that I like?

Or do I really wanna make you mine?

Or do we leave it all on the floor?

Either way I need a little more

I can't leave, I can't leave

Leave you alone with your eyes on me, no

I can't leave, I can't leave

Dancing alone don't look right on me, yeah (On me)

I can't leave, I can't leave

Leave you alone with your eyes on me, no (Yeah)

I can't leave, I can't leave

Dancing alone don't look right on me, yeah

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right with you?

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right with you?

...

Leave, I, I can't leave, no

Leave, I, I, leave, no

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right with you?

Is it wrong that I wanna get right

Wanna get right with you?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from a place verb - to allow someone or something to remain in a particular state or place
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or true adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable adverb - correctly; well
wrong /rɒŋ/ A1	adjective - not correct or true adjective - unjust, dishonest, or immoral
get /ɡɛt/ A1	verb - to obtain, acquire, or receive something verb - to become or cause to be in a particular state or condition
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire or wish for (something or someone)
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - by oneself; without others adverb - without the presence or help of other people
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps noun - a series of steps and movements that you perform to music
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something or someone verb - to appear or seem
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks adjective - having a powerful effect or influence
dress /drɛs/ A1	noun - a one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs verb - to put on clothes
unzips /ʌnˈzɪp/ B1	verb - to open something fastened with a zipper
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point verb - to change in direction or position verb - to become or cause to become (e.g., 'turn me on' - cause to become aroused or excited)
cup /kʌp/ A1	noun - a small, bowl-shaped container for drinking from
lips /lɪps/ A1	noun - either of the two fleshy folds surrounding the mouth opening
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently adverb - to or at the place where one lives
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to lay hold of something with one's hands; pick up verb - to remove something from a place verb - to carry or transport (someone or something) to a place
idea /aɪˈdiːə/ A2	noun - a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action noun - a concept or mental impression
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room, on which one walks noun - a story of a building
fucks /fʌks/ C1	noun - (vulgar slang) an instance of caring or giving attention (used typically in negation, e.g., 'give no fucks' means to not care at all)

Key Grammar Structures

• Is it the fucks that I don't give?

  ➔ Cleft Sentence (It is... that...)

  ➔ This structure is used to emphasize a particular part of the sentence. Here, "the fucks" is emphasized as the potential reason for something. The "that" clause introduces a defining relative clause.

• Is this song why we get along?

  ➔ Relative Clause with "why"

  ➔ The word "why" acts as a relative adverb here, introducing a relative clause that explains the reason for something. In this interrogative sentence, it asks about the reason ("why") for getting along.

• Or am I coming on a little strong?

  ➔ Phrasal Verb: "come on"

  ➔ The phrasal verb "come on" here means to act in a way that suggests flirting or being overly assertive, especially in a romantic or sexual context. "A little strong" indicates the degree of this behavior.

• 'Cause the more that you tell me "Don't" / It's the more that you turn me on

  ➔ Parallel Comparative (The more... the more...)

  ➔ This structure shows a direct correlation between two increasing (or decreasing) actions or states. As one thing happens/increases, so does the other.

• I can't leave, I can't leave

  ➔ Modal Verb "can't" + Bare Infinitive (Expressing inability/impossibility)

  ➔ The modal verb "can't" (cannot) is used to express an inability or impossibility to perform an action. Here, the speaker is stating their inability to "leave".

• Dancing alone don't look right on me, yeah

  ➔ Gerund as Subject

  ➔ The "-ing" form of a verb, a gerund, functions as a noun in this sentence, acting as the subject of the verb "look". It refers to the *act* of dancing. Note the informal use of "don't" instead of "doesn't".

• Is it wrong that I wanna get right

  ➔ "It is + Adjective + That-clause" (Expressing judgment/opinion)

  ➔ This common structure is used to express an opinion or judgment about a situation or action described in the "that" clause. Here, the speaker questions if their desire ("I wanna get right") is "wrong".

• That got me thinking things like this

  ➔ Causative Verb "get" + Object + Gerund (V-ing)

  ➔ This structure indicates that something or someone caused or influenced another person to start doing something. "That" refers to the preceding action/event, which caused "me" to start "thinking".

• Is it wrong that I wanna get right

  ➔ Informal Contraction "wanna" (want to)

  ➔ "Wanna" is a common informal contraction of "want to". While very common in spoken English and song lyrics, it's generally avoided in formal writing. It indicates a desire to "get right" (which can mean to clarify or to get intimate).