One More Chance – English Lyrics

• By: French Montana
• Album: For Khadija

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into French Montana's "One More Chance," a song that beautifully blends heartfelt pleas with uplifting vibes. This track offers a great opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to emotions, struggle, and resilience, all set to a smooth hip-hop beat. Its relatable themes of seeking forgiveness and a fresh start make it a powerful and engaging listening experience for language learners.

[English]

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry with me (ha)

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry (don't cry)

Hold me down, when they talk, make a smile with me (hold me down)

Hold me down when they talk, make a smile with me

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

Anything that a Yahweh, send it back to the sender (to the sender)

Yeah, I was lost in the world, many nights, I remember (I remember)

Many days I wasn't livin' right, beat the charge up for my blessings

When I walk, I shine so bright, and I got them askin' question

Yet in the flesh is crazy

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry with me (haan)

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry (don't cry)

Hold me down, when they talk, make a smile with me (hold me down)

Hold me down when they talk, make a smile with me

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry with me (don't cry)

Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry (don't cry)

Hold me down, when they talk, make a smile with me (hold me down)

Hold me down when they talk, make a smile with me

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

One more chance

All I need is one more chance, just save me

Need is one more chance (one more chance, yeah-yeah)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rough /rʌf/ B1	adjective - having an uneven or irregular surface; difficult and unpleasant.
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole; a point or period of time.
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - grasp, carry, or support with one's hands; to keep or maintain something in a particular position or state.
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings.
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to form something by putting parts together or combining substances; to cause something to happen or exist.
smile /smaɪl/ A2	verb - to form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, with the corners of the mouth turned up. noun - a pleased, kind, or amused expression, with the corners of the mouth turned up.
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - a possibility of something happening; an opportunity to do something.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require (something) because it is essential or very important.
save /seɪv/ A2	verb - to keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm, danger, or an unpleasant situation.
sender /ˈsɛndər/ B1	noun - a person who sends something.
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way; no longer possessed or existing.
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all its countries and peoples; a particular part or aspect of life or existence.
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ A2	verb - to recall to one's mind an event or fact from the past; to keep an image or idea in one's mind.
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to remain alive; to conduct one's life in a particular way.
blessing /ˈblɛsɪŋ/ B2	noun - God's favour and protection; a prayer asking for divine favour; something that is beneficial or brings happiness.
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light; to direct a beam of light; to excel or be conspicuous.
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light; intelligent and quick-witted.
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A2	noun - a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information; a matter or point requiring resolution or discussion.
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way; extremely enthusiastic or excited.

Key Grammar Structures

• Hold me down, when they talk, make a smile with me

  ➔ Imperative + adverbial clause of time (when‑clause)

  ➔ The verbs "**Hold**" and "**make**" are in the base form, showing an order. The phrase "**when they talk**" is a present‑simple clause that tells *when* the command applies.

• All I need is one more chance, just save me

  ➔ Simple present (subject‑verb agreement) + infinitive verb after modal‑like "just"

  ➔ The clause "**All I need is**" uses the verb "is" to agree with the singular subject "All I need". The phrase "**just save me**" contains the base verb "save" preceded by "just" for emphasis.

• I was lost in the world, many nights, I remember

  ➔ Past simple (state) + present simple for recollection

  ➔ "**I was lost**" uses the past simple to describe a past state. "**I remember**" is in the present simple because remembering is a current mental action.

• When I walk, I shine so bright

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time (when‑clause) + simple present

  ➔ "**When I walk**" sets the time frame. Both verbs "**walk**" and "**shine**" are in the present simple, indicating habitual actions.

• Rough time, bissy-bissy, don't cry with me

  ➔ Negative imperative (don't + base verb)

  ➔ "**don't cry**" uses the negative form "don't" + base verb "cry" to tell someone not to do something.

• Anything that a Yahweh, send it back to the sender

  ➔ Relative clause (that…) + imperative verb

  ➔ "**Anything that a Yahweh**" is a relative clause introduced by "that" describing "Anything". The clause "**send it back**" is an imperative command.

• One more chance, all I need is one more chance, just save me

  ➔ Nominal phrase repetition for emphasis + simple present

  ➔ The phrase "**One more chance**" is repeated as a **nominal phrase** to stress the speaker’s request. The clause "**All I need is one more chance**" follows the simple present structure.