Love Ain't It – English Lyrics

• By: Rita Ora, Kylie Cantrall, Brandy, Malia Baker

Lyrics & Translation

Love Ain't It" is a captivating track from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" that offers a unique dialogue about contrasting views on love and power. By delving into its lyrics, you can explore colloquial English expressions and understand how character perspectives are conveyed through song. The engaging narrative and diverse vocal performances make it a compelling piece for language learners.

[English]

♪

♪ I

♪ I'm

♪ I'm j

♪ I'm jus

♪ I'm just

♪ I'm just a

♪ I'm just a gi

♪ I'm just a girl

♪ I'm just a girl

♪ I'm just a girl ♪

♪ Arms open wide ♪

♪ Looking for kindness ♪

♪ Somewhere in your eyes ♪

♪ I'm looking for something ♪

♪ I may never find ♪

♪ All I want is love ♪

- What you want doesn't exist.

Love ain't it.

♪ You say love ain't it ♪

♪ It makes me weak ♪

♪ But how would I know if I ain't felt it yet ♪

♪ You say love ain't it ♪

♪ And I wish I could compete ♪

♪ With all the grief that you've experienced ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ And nothing's as sweet as when you defeat all your enemies ♪

♪ I say love ain't it ♪

♪ And fear is more important ♪

♪ If we're gonna rule for centuries ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Could it really be her ♪

♪ They say there's no one worse ♪

♪ No one's as mean ♪

♪ Mean as the Queen, mean as the Queen ♪

♪ She's been gone for years ♪

♪ But now she's appeared ♪

♪ So hide under your beds ♪

♪ Under your beds ♪

- All right, here we go. ♪ Be careful what you do ♪

♪ Be careful what you say ♪ - That's right.

♪ Or it'll be off with your head ♪

♪ Off with your head ♪ - Out of my way, pleebs.

♪ Be careful where you go ♪

♪ Don't make her upset ♪

- Blah, blah, blah. ♪ Or else it'll be ♪

♪ Off with your head ♪

(gentle music)

- Bags, please. - Yes, your majesty.

- Name please. (Queen sighs)

- You know who we are.

- Bridget?

I didn't expect to see you here.

- Ella.

(gentle music)

It's your Royal Highness now.

- Of course. You must be very proud.

- Um, hi, I'm Chloe Charming.

You must be Princess Red of Wonderland.

I've always wondered what it's like over there.

- (scoffs) You should come sometime.

I'll introduce you to the Jabberwocky.

- Fun. What's a Jabberwocky?

- A monster that eats annoying girls.

(gentle music)

- It's okay, baby.

So you knew her?

♪ I saw through her ♪

♪ Cinderella and I were classmates ♪

♪ No way ♪ ♪ I spent way too much time ♪

♪ In this place ♪

♪ So I had to escape ♪ ♪ Okay ♪

♪ The people here might smile ♪

♪ But they're two-faced and too fake ♪

♪ Wait, you went to Auradon Prep ♪

♪ Nope, wasn't even called that yet. ♪

♪ Wow, that girl was super rude ♪

♪ What's her problem ♪

♪ What's her deal ♪

♪ Some people act mean at first ♪

♪ 'Cause they're too afraid to feel ♪

♪ It's survival, it's protection ♪

♪ That's why roses grow their thorns ♪

♪ Come on, who's side are you on ♪

♪ The only one worse than her is her mom ♪

♪ Look, hon, back in high school ♪

♪ A mean prank was played ♪

♪ And ever since that fateful day ♪

♪ She was never quite the same ♪

♪ It's a shame ♪

♪ What happened ♪

♪ Is it okay to ask ♪

♪ We came to celebrate the future, sweetie ♪

♪ Not dwell on the past ♪

- (chuckles) Stand aside, the Queen's arrived!

♪ Look at them so innocent ♪

♪ Can't believe they let us in ♪

♪ Watch them pay the consequence for being so dang insolent ♪

♪ Can't you smell their cowardice ♪

♪ Soak it up, devour it ♪

♪ Treats are for the weak ♪

♪ Let me show you what real power is ♪

♪ Quick Red, you gotta follow along ♪

♪ One day you'll be on the throne ♪

♪ Automatic, just how I planned it ♪

♪ What about I want ♪

♪ They gon' fall like parachutes ♪

♪ They gon' crawl to me on all fours ♪

♪ What did they ever do to you ♪

♪ Red, what are you arguing for ♪

♪ I don't speak politician ♪

♪ I'm a queen ♪

♪ Your submission's what I need ♪

♪ On your knees, kneel to me ♪

♪ Royalty ♪

♪ You should listen ♪

♪ Or you'll wind up in a prison ♪

♪ You'll be living in a dungeon underground ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Let me show you what real true power is ♪

♪ It's when I say you only live ♪

♪ If I let you live ♪

♪ And you should take what I give ♪

♪ When I'm givin' it ♪

♪ And what I'm givin', love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it, nah, nah, nah ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it, oh, nah, nah ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Look into the mirror ♪

♪ It's our destiny ♪

♪ Rule a million years ♪

♪ With you right next to me ♪

♪ Swimming in their tears ♪

♪ Won't they taste so sweet ♪

♪ There's a new dawn in Auradon ♪

♪ I'm gonna take the crown and then put it on ♪

♪ I'm gonna take the crowd and do what I want ♪

♪ You're gonna make me proud when you take that throne ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Let me show you what real true power is ♪

♪ It's when I say you only live ♪

♪ If I let you live ♪

♪ And you should take what I give ♪

♪ When I'm givin' it ♪

♪ And what I'm givin', love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it, nah, nah, nah ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it ♪

♪ Love ain't it, oh, nah, nah ♪

♪ Love ain't it, love ain't ♪

Hm, love ain't it.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs used for seeing
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - lacking physical strength
enemies /ˈenəmiz/ B1	noun - a person who is actively hostile to someone or something
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger verb - be afraid of (someone or something)
rule /ruːl/ B1	verb - exercise ultimate power or authority over noun - a principle or instruction explaining how something should be done
beds /bedz/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
upset /ʌpˈset/ B1	adjective - unhappy or worried verb - to make someone unhappy
monster /ˈmɒnstər/ A2	noun - a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - form one's face into a pleased expression. noun - a pleased facial expression.
prank /præŋk/ B2	noun - a trick or practical joke verb - play a trick on
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time that is to come
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
throne /θroʊn/ B2	noun - the ceremonial chair of a monarch
prison /ˈprɪzən/ B1	noun - a building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime
dungeon /ˈdʌndʒən/ B2	noun - a dark room or cell used as a prison, usually underground
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface