New Flame – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown, Usher, Rick Ross

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the rhythm of English through "New Flame," a compelling R&B anthem by Chris Brown featuring Usher and Rick Ross. This song is perfect for language learners due to its clear enunciation and relatable themes of modern romance. Immerse yourself in the lyrics to grasp contemporary English expressions related to dating and emotions, while its smooth melodies and engaging narrative make the learning process enjoyable and memorable. Discover how this track intricately weaves desire and fresh beginnings, offering a unique window into cultural nuances and conversational English.

[English]

♪ There can be one only you, woah-oh ♪

♪ And, baby, God could never make two na-na-na-na ♪

♪ And I know you came here with your crew, woah-oh ♪

♪ But I promise you that it feels like it's just us two ♪

♪ Oh, I don't know what you had planned to do tonight ♪

♪ But I just wanna be the one to do you right, right ♪

♪ And we're standin' here lookin' at each other ♪

♪ Baby, eye to eye ♪

♪ And I'm hopin' that you're thinkin' ♪

♪ 'Bout leavin' with me tonight ♪

♪ Who said you can't find love in the club ♪

♪ 'Cause I wanna tell them they wrong ♪

♪ Come on, just, baby, try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪

♪ You gon' be my baby ♪

♪ Love me, love you crazy ♪

♪ Tell me if you with it ♪

♪ Baby, come and get it ♪

♪ Try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪ ♪ Breezy, let me holla at her ♪

♪ Yeah, man, listen ♪

♪ I can't believe you came here all alone ♪

♪ Baby girl, where's your lover ♪

♪ Oh, it don't really matter ♪

♪ 'Cause I got plans to get to know you better, yeah ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby, baby ♪

♪ Let's make what we got here last forever, uh ♪

♪ Girl, 'cause I don't wanna let you go, never ♪

♪ I don't know what you had planned to do tonight ♪

♪ Girl, I just wanna be the one to do you right ♪

♪ And we're standin' here lookin' at each other ♪

♪ Baby, eye to eye ♪

♪ Baby, I hope that you're thinkin' ♪

♪ 'Bout leavin' with me tonight ♪

♪ Who said you can't find love in the club ♪

♪ 'Cause I wanna tell them they wrong ♪

♪ Come on, just, baby, try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪

♪ You gon' be my baby ♪

♪ Love me, love you crazy ♪

♪ Tell me if you with it ♪

♪ Baby, come and get it ♪

♪ Try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪ ♪ She know what time it is ♪

♪ Chris, yeah ♪

♪ Home plate, World Series, how a nigga slidin' in her ♪

♪ Baby, I'm a boss, I'm talkin' George Steinbrenner ♪

♪ Panamera, Yogi Berra, my two-seater, Derek Jeter ♪

♪ Got more stripes than all these niggas ♪

♪ Babe Ruth ballin' in a Beamer ♪

♪ Collar on my Polo ♪

♪ Kisses on my necklace ♪

♪ All my diamonds watchin' ♪

♪ Now my watches gettin' jealous ♪

♪ Smokin' on a bomb in my autographed LeBron's ♪

♪ Yeah, she told me I'm the one ♪

♪ That's when I only hit it once ♪

♪ Who said you can't find love in a club? ♪

♪ 'Cause I wanna tell them they wrong ♪

♪ Come on, just, baby, try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪

♪ You gon' be my baby ♪

♪ Love me, love you crazy ♪

♪ Tell me if you with it ♪

♪ Baby, come and get it ♪

♪ Try a new thing ♪

♪ And let's spark a new flame ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - the visible, glowing part of a fire noun - a strong feeling of passion or excitement
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to have a strong affection for
plan /plæn/ B1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something verb - to decide on and arrange in advance
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something verb - to assure someone that one will definitely do something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept that something is true
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	noun - a thing that is important verb - to be important
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged, extremely enthusiastic
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - a material object
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2	adverb - on this night
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a social gathering
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be on one's feet
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - to want something to happen and believe that it is possible
get /ɡet/ A2	verb - to obtain
boss /bɒs/ B1	noun - a person with authority
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B2	noun - a precious stone
watch /wɒtʃ/ A2	noun - a small timepiece worn typically on a wrist verb - to look at something for an extended period of time

Key Grammar Structures

• There can be one only you, woah-oh

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' + infinitive verb

  ➔ Expresses possibility or ability. Here, it emphasizes the uniqueness of the person: 'It is possible for there to be only one person like you.'

• And I know you came here with your crew, woah-oh

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ Used to describe a completed action in the past. The action of 'coming' happened and finished at a specific point in the past.

• But I promise you that it feels like it's just us two

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense ('is' + -ing form)

  ➔ Describes an ongoing action or state. Here, 'it feels' describes the current, continuous sensation or impression.

• And we're standin' here lookin' at each other

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense ('are' + -ing form)

  ➔ Indicates actions happening at the moment of speaking. Both 'standin'' (standing) and 'lookin'' (looking) are ongoing actions.

• Who said you can't find love in the club?

  ➔ Question formation with 'who'

  ➔ Used to ask about a person or people. It functions as the subject of the sentence, asking 'which person said this?'

• Come on, just, baby, try a new thing

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ Used to give commands or make requests. Here, it's a persuasive suggestion: 'try something new.'

• You gon' be my baby

  ➔ Contraction 'gon'' (going to) for future tense

  ➔ Indicates a future intention or prediction. 'Gon' be' means 'going to be,' expressing a future relationship.

• I can't believe you came here all alone

  ➔ Modal verb 'can't' + infinitive verb

  ➔ Expresses inability or disbelief. 'Can't believe' conveys surprise or astonishment about the person's solitary arrival.

• Got more stripes than all these niggas

  ➔ Implied subject 'I' + Past Participle used as adjective

  ➔ In informal spoken English, the subject 'I' is often omitted before 'got'. 'More stripes' is a comparative phrase implying experience or status.