Love Language – English Lyrics

• By: Queen Naija
• Album: Missunderstood

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of expressing love and connection through Queen Naija's "Love Language." This song offers a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to relationships and emotions in English. Its clear and direct lyrics about the need for attention and affection make it a relatable and engaging way to practice understanding modern R&B.

[English]

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(RADIO CHATTER)

(BELL RING)

OH...

PERDóN, ME DORMI

ROSAS, QUE LINDA

PARA QUIENE SON?

FOR THE QUEEN!

SI, SALIR DE ALLá

AH SI, SALIR LAS ESCALERAS

AL FINAL TODO, CERCA LA PISCINA

ROOM 119

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♪ I GOTTA LITTLE ATTITUDE RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ I GOTTA BONE TO PICK WITH YOU RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ NEED YOU TO PUT YOUR FUCKIN PHONE DOWN ♪

♪ AND MEET ME UP IN THIS ROOM RIGHT NOW ♪

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♪ I WANT YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION ♪

♪ TO RELEASE ALL THIS TENSION ♪

♪ NOW COME AND TELL ME YOU MISS IT ♪

♪ BEFORE I GO MISSIN' ♪

♪ MUST I REMIND YOU THAT I GOT THESE NIGGAS WISHIN' ♪

♪ BEEN ACTIN FUNNY BABY WHY YOU ACTIN DIFFERENT ♪

♪ MY BODY SPEAKING TO YOU BABY WON'T YOU LISTEN UP? ♪

♪ I AIN'T THE TYPE TO GET SATISFIED OFF OF LITTLE RECOGNITION BABY ♪

♪ AND IF YOU CLAIM YOU KNOW ME SO WELL ♪

♪ CAN YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE ♪

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♪ WHEN I NEED LOVE AND AFFECTION ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE ♪

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♪ WHEN I NEED LOVE AND AFFECTION ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ MY... ♪

♪ TALK IS SO CHEAP, BOY I WANNA SEE ♪

♪ SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ASK, ♪

♪ YOU SHOULD WANNA PLEASE ME ♪

♪ YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH ♪

♪ MAKE ME FEEL I'M THE ONLY ONE YOU NEED ♪

♪ I JUST NEED SOME MORE REASSURANCE ♪

♪ I JUST NEED SOME TIME JUST TO VIBE WITH YOU ♪

♪ BOY WHAT WE DOIN? ♪

♪ YOU SAY I GOT THE JUICE, KEEP IT FLOWIN ♪

♪ I WANNA BE TOUCHED ON, RUBBED ON, ♪

♪ FEEL EVERY MOMENT ♪

♪ IS THAT ASKING FOR TOO MUCH? ♪

♪ TREAT ME GOOD I'LL TREAT YOU BETTER ♪

♪ GET ME HIGH LIKE YOU MY DRUG, ♪

♪ NO ONES EVER GOT ME WETTER ♪

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♪ IMMA NEED YOU HERE IN 2.5 ♪

♪ OFF 2K AND IN BETWEEN MY THIGHS ♪

♪ MAKE ME PROUD TO CALL YOU MINE ♪

♪ CAN YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE ♪

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♪ WHEN I NEED LOVE AND AFFECTION ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE ♪

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♪ WHEN I NEED LOVE AND AFFECTION ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT ♪

♪ COULD YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE ♪

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♪ (COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT) ♪

♪ (COULD YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE) ♪

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♪ (COULD YOU READ MY LOVE LANGUAGE) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for (someone or something) noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
language /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B1	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about something noun - a hostile or uncooperative manner
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ A2	noun - the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something
tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ B1	noun - a feeling of nervousness, anxiety, or stress that makes it impossible to relax
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel the absence of (something or someone) with regret
read /riːd/ A1	verb - to look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed verb - to interpret or understand the nature or meaning of
affection /əˈfɛkʃən/ B1	noun - a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
please /pliːz/ B1	verb - to give pleasure or satisfaction to
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ B1	verb - to perform (an activity) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency noun - the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about such application or use
reassurance /ˌriːəˈʃʊərəns/ B2	noun - the action of giving new confidence to someone
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - (informal) a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others verb - (informal) to react to something in an intuitive or emotional way; to be in tune with
flow /fləʊ/ B1	verb - (of a liquid, gas, or electricity) to move along or out in a steady stream verb - to proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly
treat /triːt/ B1	verb - to behave towards or deal with (someone or something) in a certain way
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - of great vertical extent adjective - (informal) in a state of exhilaration or intoxication, especially from alcohol or drugs
proud /praʊd/ B1	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1	adjective - not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B1	adjective - contented; pleased
recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ B2	noun - the action or process of recognizing or being recognized noun - appreciation of a thing's value or quality

Key Grammar Structures

• NEED YOU TO PUT YOUR FUCKIN PHONE DOWN

  ➔ Imperative + Ellipsis

  ➔ Omits "I" ("I need you") for urgency. "Need" functions as imperative. "Fuckin" intensifies emotion.

• MUST I REMIND YOU THAT I GOT THESE NIGGAS WISHIN'

  ➔ Rhetorical Question + Slang Contraction

  ➔ "Must I" implies obvious answer. "Niggas" (slang for men) and "wishin'" (dropped -g) reflect casual speech.

• I AIN'T THE TYPE TO GET SATISFIED OFF OF LITTLE RECOGNITION

  ➔ Negative Contraction + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "Ain't" = am not/is not/are not. "Off of" (colloquial) = "by" or "from". Double preposition emphasizes origin.

• TALK IS SO CHEAP, BOY I WANNA SEE

  ➔ Idiom + Slang Contraction

  ➔ "Talk is cheap" = actions matter more. "Wanna" = want to. Comma separates declarative and imperative clauses.

• YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH

  ➔ Modal Verb + Noun Clause

  ➔ "Should" expresses expectation. "What you preach" (object) = "the things you advocate". Parallel structure.

• IMMA NEED YOU HERE IN 2.5

  ➔ Slang Contraction + Numerical Expression

  ➔ "Imma" = I'm gonna (I am going to). "2.5" = two and a half (minutes). Informal urgency.

• BEEN ACTIN FUNNY BABY WHY YOU ACTIN DIFFERENT

  ➔ Elliptical Present Perfect + AAVE Syntax

  ➔ Omits "have" (You've been acting). AAVE structure drops "are" (Why you acting). Double present continuous for ongoing behavior.

• COULD YOU READ IT, WHEN I NEED IT

  ➔ Modal Question + Adverbial Clause

  ➔ "Could" questions ability. Comma separates main clause ("Could you read it") from time clause ("when I need it").