My Way – English Lyrics

• By: Timbaland, Anna Margo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "My Way" by Timbaland and Anna Margo, a fascinating R&B collaboration that offers a unique blend of classic Timbaland production and Anna Margo's distinct vocal style. Through its confident lyrics and evocative soundscape, listeners can explore contemporary English expressions of self-assurance and relational dynamics. The song's connection to musical history, through its sample of an Aaliyah classic, also provides a rich cultural context for language learners, making it a special piece for understanding modern English music and its influences.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
find /faɪnd/ A1	verb - to discover or locate something
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have an idea or opinion
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move on foot
capture /ˈkæptʃər/ B1	verb - to catch or gain control of something
attention /əˈtenʃən/ A2	noun - notice or interest
intention /ɪnˈtenʃən/ B1	noun - a plan or purpose
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A1	verb - to ask for information noun - a request for information
handle /ˈhændl/ B1	verb - to manage or deal with
taste /teɪst/ A1	noun - the flavor of something verb - to experience the flavor of something
prove /pruːv/ A2	verb - to demonstrate the truth of something
alarmingly /əˈlɑːmɪŋli/ C1	adverb - in a way that causes worry or alarm
psychology /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ B2	noun - the study of mind and behavior
vibe /vaɪb/ B1	noun - a distinctive emotional atmosphere
blink /blɪŋk/ A2	verb - to close and open the eyes quickly

Key Grammar Structures

• CAN YOU REALLY FEEL IT

  ➔ Present Simple Question

  ➔ The verb 'can' is used to form a question in the present simple tense, asking about ability or possibility.

• YOU WANNA FIND OUT

  ➔ Informal Contraction

  ➔ 'Wanna' is an informal contraction of 'want to', commonly used in spoken English.

• IF I’M WHAT I SEEM

  ➔ If Clause (Present Simple)

  ➔ The clause 'if I’m what I seem' uses the present simple in the if-clause to express a condition.

• HOW YOU GONNA CAPTURE MY ATTENTION

  ➔ Future Intention with 'Gonna'

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a colloquial contraction of 'going to', used to express future intentions.

• WON’T TAKE LONG FOR YOU TO QUESTION

  ➔ Negative Future with 'Won’t'

  ➔ 'Won’t' is a contraction of 'will not', used here to express a negative future action.

• KNEW YOU’D FOLLOW ME

  ➔ Past Tense with 'Knew'

  ➔ 'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', indicating a past action or state.

• IT’S JUST PSYCHOLOGY

  ➔ Present Simple with 'It’s'

  ➔ 'It’s' is a contraction of 'it is', used here in the present simple to state a fact.

• ARE YOU WATCHING ME?

  ➔ Present Continuous Question

  ➔ The present continuous tense is used to ask about an action happening now.