Little Things – English Lyrics

• By: Ella Mai

Lyrics & Translation

If you're looking for R&B that speaks to the heart, Ella Mai's "Little Things" is a masterclass in modern love and language. The lyrics are clear, personal, and full of great vocabulary for discussing relationships, acts of service, and domestic life. Pay attention to the smooth R&B phrasing and the intimate details she describes, which offer a perfect snapshot of a committed, appreciative relationship. You'll learn how to express dedication using common, powerful English phrases.

[English]

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♪ HEY, HOW YOU DOIN'? HOW'S YOUR DAY GOIN'? ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS SAY WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND ♪

♪ ARE YOU ON YOUR WAY HOME? ♪

♪ I'LL WARM UP YOUR PLATE WHEN YOU ARRIVE ♪

♪ HANG YOUR COAT, TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES, HOT WATER IN THE TUB FOR YOU ♪

♪ DON'T HAVE TO, BUT I'D LOVE TO DO ♪

♪ BARTENDER, I'LL POUR A DRINK, A MOVIE ON TO ENTERTAIN ♪

♪ I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS ♪

♪ JUST WANNA TAKE SOME TIME TO THANK YA ♪

♪ AND LET YOU KNOW JUST HOW YOU MAKE ME PROUD ♪

♪ THE GOOD TIMES MAKE UP FOR THE BAD ONES ♪

♪ I SEE YOU TRYIN', AND I DON'T KNOW HOW ♪

♪ YOU KEEP UP WITH ME WHEN YOU'RE WORKING, SWITCH YOUR TIMING ♪

♪ WHEN OUR SCHEDULES AIN'T ALIGNING ♪

♪ THAT'S A SIGN, THAT'S A SIGN ♪

♪ THAT IT'S OKAY TO FINALLY TELL THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE ♪

♪ MORE THAN ENOUGH, ENOUGH, ENOUGH FOR ME ♪

♪ BE RIGHT HERE WHEN YOU WAKIN' UP ♪

♪ BREAKFAST ON THE TABLE, KNOW YOU LIKE ♪

♪ EGGS AND THEY'RE ALL SCRAMBLED UP ♪

♪ PANCAKES, BACON, OJ ON THE SIDE ♪

♪ PACKED YO' BAG WITH EXTRA CLOTHES, YO' TOOTHBRUSH IN A LOUIS TOTE ♪

♪ LOVE NOTES FOR WHEN YOU ON THE ROAD (YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH) ♪

♪ CLEANED YO' WATCH AND CUBAN LINKS, SILK PILLOW CASE FOR YOU TO TAKE ♪

♪ BOY, YOU DESERVE THE LITTLE THINGS, YEAH, YEAH ♪

♪ JUST WANNA TAKE SOME TIME TO THANK YA ♪

♪ AND LET YOU KNOW JUST HOW YOU MAKE ME PROUD ♪

♪ THE GOOD TIMES MAKE UP FOR THE BAD ONES ♪

♪ I SEE YOU TRYIN', AND I DON'T KNOW HOW ♪

♪ YOU KEEP UP WITH ME WHEN YOU'RE WORKING, SWITCH YOUR TIMING ♪

♪ WHEN OUR SCHEDULES AIN'T ALIGNING ♪

♪ THAT'S A SIGN, THAT'S A SIGN ♪

♪ THAT IT'S OKAY TO FINALLY TELL THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE ♪

♪ MORE THAN ENOUGH, ENOUGH, ENOUGH FOR ME ♪

♪ MORE THAN I CAN SAY ♪

♪ AND YOU KEEP GIVING ME MORE AND MORE EACH DAY ♪

♪ OH, BABY ♪

♪ AND I NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP WITH THE MAN OF MY DREAMS, YOU REALLY HIM ♪

♪ I DON'T MIND TAKIN' TIME ♪

♪ BABY, I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS ♪

♪ MORE THAN I CAN SAY ♪

♪ AND YOU KEEP GIVING ME MORE AND MORE EACH DAY ♪

♪ OH, BABY ♪

♪ AND I NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP WITH THE MAN OF MY DREAMS, YOU REALLY HIM ♪

♪ I DON'T MIND TAKIN' TIME ♪

♪ BABY, I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS ♪

♪ I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS ♪

♪ I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS (YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH) ♪

♪ YEAH, YEAH, I DON'T MIND TAKIN' TIME ♪

♪ BABY, I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection for someone verb - to feel deep affection for someone
thank /θæŋk/ A1	verb - to express gratitude to someone
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - a facial expression showing happiness or pleasure verb - to make a happy or friendly expression with your mouth
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts or images while sleeping verb - to imagine something you want to happen
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to continue to have or do something
work /wɜːk/ A1	noun - activity done to earn money or achieve a purpose verb - to do duties or tasks for pay or purpose
warm /wɔːm/ A2	adjective - having a comfortable temperature, not cold
clean /kliːn/ A1	verb - to remove dirt from something
watch /wɒtʃ/ A2	noun - a small clock worn on the wrist verb - to look at or observe something carefully
align /əˈlaɪn/ B2	verb - to arrange things in a straight line or correct position
deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something
schedule /ˈʃedʒuːl/ B1	noun - a plan showing times of events or tasks
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A2	adjective - sufficient; as much as needed
little /ˈlɪtl/ A1	adjective - small in size or amount
table /ˈteɪbl/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a container made of flexible material for carrying things
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its people, places, and things

Key Grammar Structures

• HOW'S YOUR DAY GOIN'?

  ➔ Present continuous (informal contraction).

  ➔ The word "goin'" is a shortened form of "going", commonly used in spoken English.

• YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS SAY WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND.

  ➔ Modal verb + clause (can + base verb).

  ➔ The phrase "you can always say" expresses ability or permission to speak freely.

• HANG YOUR COAT, TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES.

  ➔ Imperative mood (commands).

  ➔ "Hang" and "take off" are base verbs used to give polite instructions.

• I'M DOWN TO DO THE LITTLE THINGS.

  ➔ Idiomatic expression with infinitive (to do).

  ➔ The phrase "I'm down to do" means being willing or enthusiastic about doing something.

• JUST WANNA TAKE SOME TIME TO THANK YA.

  ➔ Informal contraction (wanna = want to) + infinitive purpose clause.

  ➔ The contraction "wanna" combines "want" and "to", common in spoken English.

• I SEE YOU TRYIN'.

  ➔ Present continuous (dropping 'g' for informal tone).

  ➔ The phrase means noticing someone's effort, with 'tryin'' as the colloquial form of 'trying'.

• WHEN OUR SCHEDULES AIN'T ALIGNING.

  ➔ Negative informal contraction ('ain't' for 'are not').

  ➔ The word 'ain't' is used informally instead of 'are not' to sound relaxed or conversational.

• YOU KEEP UP WITH ME WHEN YOU'RE WORKING.

  ➔ Phrasal verb (keep up with).

  ➔ The phrasal verb "keep up with" means to remain at the same level or manage to follow.

• MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR ME.

  ➔ Comparative structure (more than).

  ➔ The phrase "more than enough" intensifies satisfaction, meaning 'more than what is needed or desired'.

• PACKED YO' BAG WITH EXTRA CLOTHES.

  ➔ Past simple + object + prepositional phrase.

  ➔ The verb "packed" is in past tense, showing an action completed in the past.