Not In Love – English Lyrics

• By: Enrique Iglesias, Kelis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the nuanced emotions of human connection with Enrique Iglesias and Kelis's hit, "Not In Love." This urban-pop track offers a unique lyrical exploration of denial and desire, providing an engaging way to grasp English vocabulary related to relationships and inner conflict through its catchy chorus and conversational verses. Listen for expressions of attraction and self-convincement, making it an excellent song for intermediate English learners.

[English]

Are you ready?

Born ready

"""""

Let's go

You call me on the phone

I act like nothing's going on

We're driving in my car

I pretend that you don't turn me on

"""""

You sexy thing yeah you know it yeah

"""""

You move around and yeah you show it

I'm not in love

It's just a phase that I'm going through

I'm always looking for something new

But don't go running away

Come on

I know you're not the one

But I can tell that this is gonna be fun

Won't hesitate a lie

But I can show you what to feel inside

So show me how to feel

You sexy thing and yeah you know it

Yeah

You move around and yeah you show it

I'm not in love

It's just a phase that I'm going through

I'm always looking for something new

But don't go running away

I'm not in love

I try to tell myself all the time

I just can't help how I feel tonight

So don't go running away

Yeah

I'm not in love

I think I'm too young

I'm not in love

Oh, lets have some fun

I'm not in love

Just run away with me

I'm not in love

Yeheah

(Ahahah)

You sexy thing and yeah you know it

Do you wanna take a ride with me

(Ahahah)

You move around and yeah you show it

But you can't spend the night with me

I'm not in love

It's just a phase that I'm going through

I'm always looking for something new

But don't go running away

Oh

I'm not in love

I try to tell myself all the time

I just can't help how I feel tonight

So don't go running away

I'm not in love

I'm not in love ...

(No no no no no)

I'm not in love

I'm not in love ...

(No no no no no)

I'm not in love

I'm not in love ...

(No no no no no)

I'm not in love

I'm not in love ...

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection and care for another person. verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something.
phase /feɪz/ B1	noun - a stage in a process of change or development.
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive or exciting.
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; recently made, invented, or discovered.
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot. verb - to flow or cause to flow.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation.
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - to allow or enable to be seen.
tell /tɛl/ A1	verb - to communicate information or a story to someone.
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or for fun.
hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ B2	verb - to pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty.
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time; not old.
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure. adjective - enjoyable or amusing.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time between evening and morning.
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object, animal, or fact, as distinguished from a living being or an idea.
act /ækt/ A2	verb - to take action; do something. verb - to behave in a particular way.
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point. verb - (with 'on') to sexually arouse someone.
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction. verb - (with 'for') to search for something or someone.
try /traɪ/ A1	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something.

Key Grammar Structures

• I act like nothing's going on

  ➔ `like` as a Conjunction

  ➔ Here, "like" functions as a conjunction meaning "as if" or "in the same way that," introducing a clause that describes the manner of acting. It's common in informal English.

• I pretend that you don't turn me on

  ➔ Noun Clause with `that`

  ➔ The "that"-clause ("that you don't turn me on") functions as the direct object of the verb "pretend," specifying what is being pretended. It acts like a noun.

• It's just a phase that I'm going through

  ➔ Relative Clause with `that`

  ➔ Here, "that" introduces a defining relative clause ("that I'm going through") which modifies the noun "a phase," providing essential information about it.

• I'm always looking for something new

  ➔ `always` with Present Continuous

  ➔ The use of "always" with the present continuous ("I'm always looking") emphasizes a repeated or habitual action, often implying a characteristic or a state that is constant or frequently recurring.

• But don't go running away

  ➔ Imperative + `go + -ing`

  ➔ This construction ("don't go running") is an idiomatic way to tell someone not to do an activity, often implying continuation or movement. It's a negative imperative with an added emphasis on the action itself.

• But I can show you what to feel inside

  ➔ `wh-word + to-infinitive`

  ➔ The structure "what to feel" is a common way to form an indirect question or to give advice/instruction about something. It combines a `wh-word` (what) with a `to-infinitive` verb.

• I just can't help how I feel tonight

  ➔ `can't help + -ing`

  ➔ The idiom "can't help + -ing" means that one is unable to control or prevent a feeling, action, or emotion. It expresses a lack of choice or ability to stop something.

• I think I'm too young

  ➔ `too + adjective`

  ➔ The structure "too + adjective" indicates that something is excessive or more than desired/needed, often implying a negative consequence or unsuitability. Here, being "too young" means not young enough for something or excessively young.

• But you can't spend the night with me

  ➔ `can't` for Prohibition/Restriction

  ➔ "Can't" (cannot) is used here to express a prohibition or a strong restriction, indicating that spending the night is not allowed or possible for the person addressed.