Only Girl (In The World) – English Lyrics

• By: Rihanna
• Album: ANTI

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be an exciting journey, and what better way to start than with a song that's all about bold expression and confidence? Rihanna's "Only Girl (In The World)" is perfect for this. The lyrics are direct and repetitive, making it easy to pick up key phrases about love and desire. The song's energetic and empowering beat will keep you motivated as you learn to sing along and understand what it truly means to be the 'only one'.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection or attachment noun - a feeling of deep affection
want /wɒnt/ A2	verb - to desire or wish for
make /meɪk/ A2	verb - to cause to happen or to produce
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the center of emotion
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness from sunset to sunrise
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on; the universe
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
only /ˈəʊnli/ A2	adjective - single, exclusive
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information or facts
command /kəˈmænd/ B2	noun - power to control or direct
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B2	verb - to grasp the meaning or importance of
prisoner /ˈprɪzənər/ C1	noun - a person held in custody or imprisonment
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control a vehicle in motion noun - a journey in a vehicle or on an animal
rise /raɪz/ B2	verb - to move upward or increase in level

Key Grammar Structures

• I want you to love me

  ➔ Use of the infinitive 'to' + verb to express desire or intention.

  ➔ The phrase 'I want you to love me' uses the infinitive form 'to love' to show what the subject desires.

• Like I'm the only girl in the world

  ➔ Use of the adjective 'only' to emphasize exclusivity.

  ➔ The word 'only' highlights the exclusivity and uniqueness of the girl in the context.

• Keep thinkin' of me, uh

  ➔ Use of the gerund 'thinking' to describe ongoing or continuous actions.

  ➔ The gerund 'thinking' indicates an ongoing mental action related to the subject.

• Want you to make me feel

  ➔ Use of the base verb 'make' with an object and an infinitive to express causation.

  ➔ The structure 'want you to make me feel' expresses a desire for the subject to cause a certain feeling.

• Hold me like a pillow

  ➔ Use of 'like' as a preposition to compare and describe manner or similarity.

  ➔ The phrase 'like a pillow' uses 'like' to compare how the person should hold her, indicating gentleness or comfort.

• Make it last all night

  ➔ Use of the verb phrase 'make ... last' to indicate prolonging duration.

  ➔ The phrase 'make it last' emphasizes prolonging the experience or moment throughout the night.