It Depends – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller

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 will

It'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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - not good adjective - attractive, cool (slang)
treat /triːt/ A2	verb - to behave towards someone or something in a particular way
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
freak /friːk/ B2	verb - to excite or surprise someone greatly (slang) noun - a person who is very enthusiastic about something
depend /dɪˈpend/ B1	verb - to rely on
options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B2	noun - possibilities
toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ B2	adjective - harmful or poisonous adjective - harmful to relationships
welts /welts/ B2	noun - a raised mark on the skin
lock /lɒk/ A2	verb - to fasten
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and knows
rest /rest/ A1	noun - the remaining part
forget /fərˈɡet/ A2	verb - to be unable to remember
clocked /klɒkt/ B1	verb - to record or register
conscience /ˈkɒnʃəns/ B2	noun - a person's moral sense of right and wrong

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.