Lyrics & Translation
Learn English with the ultimate feel-good track, "Mind Reader"! This collaboration between UK's Mimi Webb and US star Meghan Trainor is a perfect song for language learners. Its fun, dance-floor beat and clear, repetitive lyrics make it easy to sing along and pick up new vocabulary about expressing your needs with confidence.
[English]
M-Mind, m-mind readerM-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
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read /riːd/ A2 |
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attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ B2 |
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satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2 |
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seek /siːk/ B2 |
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confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B2 |
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explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ B2 |
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listening /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/ B1 |
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manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ B2 |
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will /wɪl/ A1 |
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type /taɪp/ A2 |
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twice /twaɪs/ A2 |
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say /seɪ/ A1 |
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look /lʊk/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
