Papi – English Lyrics

• By: Jennifer Lopez

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking of learning Spanish? Jennifer Lopez's "Papi" is a fantastic place to start! This energetic dance track not only gets you moving but also introduces you to a common term of endearment in Latino culture. Beyond its catchy beat, the song is a vibrant expression of love and celebration, making it a fun and culturally rich way to engage with the Spanish language.

[English]

Let all the heat pour down

I'm good as long as he's around

He let's me wear the crown

I do my best to make him proud

Now all my super ladies

I got my baby

If you got your baby, baby

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

Put your hands up in the air

Dance for your man if you care

Put your hands up in the air, air, air

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

...

My rock is shining bright

Even if he ain't by my side

He makes sure that I glow

I make sure everybody knows

Now all my super ladies

I got my baby

If you got your baby, baby

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

Put your hands up in the air

Dance for your man if you care

Put your hands up in the air, air, air

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

Put your hands up in the air

Dance for your man if you care

Put your hands up in the air, air, air

Step up, step up, let your hair down

Pop, drop, and lock it, go all out

If, if he rocks, tear up the crowd

Dance for your papi

Step up, step up, let your hair down (Llégale, llégale)

Pop, drop, and lock it, go all out (Suéltate el pelo)

If, if he rocks, tear up the crowd (Levántate, cae y asegúralo)

Dance for your papi (Ve con todo)

Step up, step up, let your hair down (Si él es lo máximo)

Pop, drop, and lock it, go all out (Azota baldosa)

If, if he rocks, tear up the crowd

Dance for your papi (Baila para tu papi)

Now all my super ladies

I got my baby

If you got your baby, baby

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

Put your hands up in the air

Dance for your man if you care

Put your hands up in the air, air, air

Move your body, move your body

Dance for your papi

Rock your body, rock your body

Dance for your papi

Put your hands up in the air

Dance for your man if you care

Put your hands up in the air, air, air

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heat /hiːt/ A2	noun - the quality of being hot; high temperature
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a royal headdress
proud /praʊd/ B1	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated
ladies /ˈleɪdiz/ A1	noun - women
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go in a specified direction or manner; change position.
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - move rhythmically to music
rock /rɒk/ A2	verb - move gently back and forth or from side to side noun - a stone
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb
air /eər/ A1	noun - the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
care /keər/ A2	verb - feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ B1	adjective - emitting or reflecting light
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving out or reflecting a lot of light
glow /ɡloʊ/ B1	verb - to produce a steady light
step /step/ A1	verb - move (the leg and foot) to take a step noun - an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other
hair /heər/ A1	noun - any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and other animals.
crowd /kraʊd/ B1	noun - a large number of people gathered together in a public place.

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm good as long as he's around

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Condition using "as long as"

  ➔ "as long as" means "provided that" or "on the condition that". The speaker is okay *as long as* her partner is present.

• He let's me wear the crown

  ➔ Causative Verb "let" + bare infinitive

  ➔ "let" is used to give permission. Here, "He let's me wear the crown" means he gives me permission to wear the crown. Note the bare infinitive "wear" after "let".

• I do my best to make him proud

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose ("to make him proud")

  ➔ The infinitive phrase "to make him proud" explains the purpose of doing her best. It answers the question, "Why does she do her best?".

• If you got your baby, baby

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1/Real Conditional) - informal

  ➔ This is an informal version of a type 1 conditional. More formally it would be "If you *have* got your baby...". It implies that *if* you have a partner, then you should dance for them.

• Even if he ain't by my side

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction "even if" introducing a concessive clause

  ➔ "even if" indicates that something is true regardless of whether something else is true. "He ain't by my side" is an informal contraction of "he is not by my side." The clause is concessive because even though he is not physically present, she still feels strongly connected to him.

• He makes sure that I glow

  ➔ "make sure that" + clause

  ➔ "make sure that" means to take action to ensure something happens. It is followed by a clause that describes the thing that is ensured.

• I make sure everybody knows

  ➔ Ellipsis of "that" in "make sure that" + clause

  ➔ The conjunction "that" is often omitted after "make sure". So "I make sure everybody knows" is equivalent to "I make sure *that* everybody knows".