Mind Reader – English Lyrics

• By: Mimi Webb, Meghan Trainor

Lyrics & Translation

“Mind Reader” by Mimi Webb and Meghan Trainor is a vibrant disco-pop anthem, perfect for learning English through music. Its clear, empowering lyrics about self-worth and communication make it engaging for understanding everyday phrases related to personal boundaries and expectations. The catchy melodies and relatable themes offer a fun way to grasp conversational English.

[English]

M-Mind, m-mind reader

M-Mind, m-mind reader

I need you to read my mind

I need your attention, all your time

Can you keep me satisfied?

I need, I need, I need, oh

If you wanna stay for life

Boy, don't play dumb, that's not my type

I'm not gonna tell you twice

I need, I need, I need, oh

You look confused, what more can I say?

I guess I'll just watch you get it your way

Guess there's no use in tryin' to explain

Oh no, stop watching and start listening

You look so good when you say I'm right

Keep up, 'cause you might be mine

I need you to read my mind

I need your attention, all your time

Can you keep me satisfied?

I need, I need, I need, oh

If you wanna stay for life

Boy, don't play dumb, that's not my type

I'm not gonna tell you twice

I need, I need, I need, oh

M-Mind, m-mind reader

What you need to be to please her

M-Mind, m-mind reader, uh-huh

Don't waste my breath on asking for more

I know, I've heard this conversation before

So how are we gonna do this? (Uh-huh)

'Cause you don't wanna lose it (nuh-uh)

And I'll tell you what the truth is, ah (I need, I need, I need, oh)

You look so good (good) when you say I'm right (I'm right)

Keep up, 'cause you might be mine

I need you to read my mind

I need your attention, all your time

Can you keep me satisfied?

I need, I need, I need, oh

If you wanna stay for life

Boy, don't play dumb, it's not my type

I'm not gonna tell you twice

I need, I need, I need, oh (I need a mind reader)

M-Mind, m-mind reader

What you need to be to please her (need a mind reader)

M-Mind, m-mind reader

I need, I need, I need, oh (I need a mind reader)

M-Mind, m-mind reader

What you need to be to please her (need a mind reader)

M-Mind, m-mind reader, mm

M-Mind, m-mind reader

What you need to be to please her

M-Mind, m-mind reader

I need, I need, I need, oh

M-Mind, m-mind reader

What you need to be to please her

M-Mind, m-mind reader

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
read /riːd/ A2	verb - to look at and understand written words
attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ B2	noun - the act of focusing one’s mind on something
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling pleased or content
seek /siːk/ B2	verb - to look for or try to find
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B2	adjective - unable to think clearly; bewildered
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ B2	verb - to make clear or understandable
listening /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of paying attention to sound or speech
manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ B2	verb - to be able to deal with or handle something
will /wɪl/ A1	modal verb - expressing future intention or certainty
type /taɪp/ A2	noun - a category of things having common features verb - to write using a keyboard
twice /twaɪs/ A2	adverb - two times
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to speak or express in words
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one’s eyes at someone or something

Key Grammar Structures

• I need you to read my mind

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose (to + verb)

  ➔ The phrase "to read my mind" explains the purpose of needing someone. "I need you" in order "to read my mind".

• Boy, don't play dumb, that's not my type

  ➔ Imperative (Don't + verb) and demonstrative pronoun

  ➔ "Don't play dumb" is an imperative sentence giving a direct command. "That's" is a demonstrative pronoun referring to the action of playing dumb.

• You look so good when you say I'm right

  ➔ Adverb of degree ('so'), adjective ('good'), subordinate clause ('when you say I'm right')

  ➔ "So" intensifies the adjective "good". The clause "when you say I'm right" provides context to when the person looks good.

• Keep up, 'cause you might be mine

  ➔ Phrasal verb ("keep up"), conjunction ('cause = because) and modal verb ('might')

  ➔ "Keep up" means to stay at the same level or pace. "'Cause" is a shortened version of "because". "Might" expresses a possibility.