Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the smooth R&B vibes of Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller's "It Depends," a track that samples Usher's iconic "Nice & Slow" to explore the unpredictable nature of modern relationships. By studying the lyrics, you'll gain insight into contemporary expressions of love, lust, and the delicate balance between commitment and freedom, all while enjoying the seamless blend of two of R&B's finest voices .
[English]
You bad as hell, I treat you well, I willIt's good, I can tell, come give me hell, come here (Come give me hell)
Your fairytale, under your spell, I am (Oh)
She get Chanel, oh, when it all
I guess I done ran out of options
Can't keep fantasizin', oh-oh
I'm callin' you so we can lock in
But you call me toxic
You make it easy for me to believe in your lovin' (Ooh)
You better believe it, 'cause, baby, I'm leavin' with something
Girl, it's better than the dick you had before
Smiling 'cause you know I know you know
You bad as hell, I treat you well, I will
It's good, I can tell, come give me hell, come here
Your fairytale, under your spell, I am
She get Chanel, oh, when it all depends (Oh yeah, baby)
You screaming "yeah," can't call for help from here (No)
You leaving welts, I feel your nails, for real
I eat you good, you sleepin' good, for real
I freak you well, I freak you well, I will
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you like no one has ever, ever made you feel
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak, freak it like no one has ever made you feel, yeah
Shawty wanna come find out what's good with me (What's good? What's good?)
Well, girl, it all depends on what you need at night, hey
She wan' do, I heard he let you go free at night
Don't you go love me outta spite
Hey, hey
I don't wanna send the wrong signs, but I can read your mind
Left you alone, you're all mine, you're all mine
Tell me if now is the wrong time, I need a long time, I need a
I need a long time, I need a
I need a long time, oh
Girl, I'll be your best, yes
Then I'll be your best again
Oh yes, yes, yes (Oh yes)
When you ask for sex again
Don't care 'bout the rest of them, you startin' to forget
See what I'm sayin', you don't need 'em, yeah (Oh)
You bad as hell, I treat you well, I will
It's good, I can tell, come give me hell, come here (Come give me hell)
Your fairytale, under your spell, I am (Under your spell)
She get Chanel, oh, when it all depends (Oh yeah, baby)
You screaming "yeah," can't call for help from here (I'm here, no)
You leaving welts, I feel your nails, for real
I eat you good, you sleepin' good, for real (I)
I freak you well, I freak you well, I will
Number one in my top ten
Fuck them other bitches, you not them
Hublot, baby, you clocked in
Passenger princess, hop in (Oh)
Girl, you knowin' what time it is
Pussy good, I'ma lock it in
Beat that shit out the box again, oh (Yeah)
Tryna see where your conscience is
Can we keep this anonymous?
Oh, you wan' be monogamous? Oh-woah
Oh, might take the rubber off
Oh, yeah
'Cause you make it easy for me to believe in your lovin' (Ooh)
You better believe it, 'cause, baby, I'm leavin' with something (Ooh)
Girl, it's better than the dick you had before
Smiling 'cause you know I know you know (Oh)
You bad as hell, I treat you well, I will
It's good, I can tell, come give me hell, come here (Come give me hell, baby)
Your fairytale, under your spell, I am
She get Chanel (Ooh), oh, when it all depends (Oh yeah, baby)
You screaming "yeah," can't call for help from here (I'm here, no)
You leaving welts, I feel your nails, for real
I eat you good, you sleepin' good, for real (Night, night, baby)
I freak you well, I freak you well, I will
I'll freak you right I will (Oh)
I'll freak you right I will (I will)
I'll freak you like no one has ever, ever made you feel (I will)
I'll freak you right I will (Uh-huh)
I'll freak you right I will (Yeah)
I'll freak, freak it like no one has ever made you feel, yeah
Yeah
You bad as hell, I treat you well, I will
It's good, I can tell, come give me hell, come here
Your fairytale, under your spell, I am
She get Chanel, oh, when it all depends
Key Vocabulary
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bad /bæd/ A2 |
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treat /triːt/ A2 |
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believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1 |
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leave /liːv/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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freak /friːk/ B2 |
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depend /dɪˈpend/ B1 |
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options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B2 |
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toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ B2 |
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welts /welts/ B2 |
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lock /lɒk/ A2 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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rest /rest/ A1 |
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forget /fərˈɡet/ A2 |
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clocked /klɒkt/ B1 |
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conscience /ˈkɒnʃəns/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm callin' you so we can lock in
➔ Phrasal Verb - 'lock in'
➔ The phrasal verb 'lock in' means to make a firm arrangement or commitment. It's an informal expression.
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You call me toxic
➔ Adjective as a noun
➔ Here, 'toxic' is used as a noun to describe a characteristic or label applied to the speaker. It's a common usage in informal language.
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I need a long time, I need a
➔ Repetition for emphasis
➔ The repetition of 'I need a' emphasizes the speaker's desire for a significant amount of time. It creates a sense of urgency and longing.
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You freak you well, I freak you well, I will
➔ Slang/Informal Language & Repetition
➔ This line uses very informal and sexually suggestive language ('freak you well'). The repetition emphasizes the intensity and skill of the act. It's a deliberate stylistic choice to convey a raw and explicit feeling.
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Can we keep this anonymous?
➔ Modal Verb - 'Can'
➔ The modal verb 'can' expresses possibility or a polite request. Here, it's a request to maintain privacy and discretion.
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Oh, you wan' be monogamous?
➔ Contraction & Question Formation
➔ The contraction 'wan't' is a shortened form of 'want to'. The sentence is a question formed using 'you' and a verb, indicating inquiry about the other person's relationship desires.
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You screaming 'yeah', can't call for help from here
➔ Present Participle as a Gerund
➔ “Screaming” is used as a gerund, describing an ongoing action. It emphasizes the intensity of the situation and the inability to seek assistance.
