my hair – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: Positions

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ariana Grande's 'my hair,' a soulful R&B track that beautifully articulates intimacy and trust through its lyrics. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to explore vocabulary related to personal connection, vulnerability, and sensuality in English, all while enjoying Grande's renowned vocal artistry and smooth melodies.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
touch /tʌtʃ/ B1	verb - to make contact with, to feel something with the hand
scared /skɛrd/ B1	adjective - fearful or frightened
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A2	noun - a very young child term of endearment - used to address a loved one
hands /hændz/ A2	noun - the end part of a person's arm used for holding and manipulating objects
hair /hɛər/ A2	noun - threads growing from the head of humans and some animals
long /lɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - extending a great distance from end to end
mind /maɪnd/ B2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and perceives
skin /skɪn/ A2	noun - the outer covering of the body
body /ˈbɒd.i/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal

Key Grammar Structures

• I'ma give you some instructions

  ➔ Use of the informal contraction 'I'ma' (I am going to)

  ➔ 'I'ma' is a colloquial contraction of "I am going to," indicating future intent

• Like the way you do my mind

  ➔ Use of the phrase "like + the way" for comparison

  ➔ 'Like the way' introduces a simile, comparing how someone does something to another thing

• It's got body, and it's smooth to touch

  ➔ Use of the present simple tense 'It's got' (meaning 'it has')

  ➔ 'It's got' is a colloquial way of saying 'it has' and indicates possession

• Don't you be scared

  ➔ Use of the imperative form 'Don’t you be scared' (negative command encouraging reassurance)

  ➔ An imperative phrase instructing someone not to be afraid, often to reassure

• So come run your hands through my hair

  ➔ Use of the phrase "come + verb" for invitation or instruction

  ➔ 'Come' followed by a verb acts as an invitation or instruction to do something

• This ain't usually me, but I might let it down for you

  ➔ Use of the informal contraction "ain't" (am not / is not / are not)

  ➔ 'Ain't' is an informal contraction replacing 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not'

• Baby, 'cause that's why it's there

  ➔ Use of the contraction "’cause" (because) for informal speech

  ➔ 'Cause is a colloquial contraction of "because," used informally