petal – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the delicate lyrics of 'petal' by Ariana Grande. This song is a wonderful way to learn expressive English vocabulary related to nature and emotions, all while experiencing Grande's signature vocal precision and contemporary R&B phrasing.

[English]

Tryna feel something real

To cry again

They say the artist needs tears

To write again

All of my favorite stories

End in some kind of catastrophe

But I don't need someone to save me

'Cause this music and I will never die

It's such a fucked situation

Petal in the pavement

Just as long as she keeps getting it right

Heartbreak won't bite

Here in paradise

Such a convenient conflation

This record in rotation

Long as she gets the ovation each night

Heartbreak won't bite

This is paradise

I hear them all say ooh, ooh, ooh

They say ooh, ooh, ooh

Tell me who's to blame

Is it the people or myself

But this time feels so very different

This is not a cry for help

Couple million for my thoughts

I've got plenty

But I'm not a victim bitch I'm

Practically drowning in my blessings

It's bye

This time for real

Tired of painting endless pictures

Of a life that isn't mine

Trying different boys on for size

If this is my curse I'll let it ride

All of my favorite stories

End in some kind of catastrophe

But I don't need someone to save me

'Cause this music and I will never die

It's such a fucked situation

Petal in the pavement

Just as long as she keeps getting it right

Heartbreak won't bite

Here in paradise

Such a convenient conflation

This record in rotation

Long as she gets the ovation each night

Heartbreak won't bite

This is paradise

I hear them all say ooh, ooh, ooh

They say ooh, ooh, ooh

I hear them all say ooh, ooh, ooh

They say ooh, ooh, ooh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/ B2	noun - a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering
petal /ˈpɛtəl/ B2	noun - each of the segments of the corolla of a flower
pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ A2	noun - a hard surface on the ground
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ B2	noun - an ideal or idyllic place or state
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ A2	adjective - fitting in well with a person's needs or plans
conflation /kənˈfleɪʃən/ C2	noun - the action of combining two or more sets of information or ideas
rotation /roʊˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the action of rotating around an axis or center
ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ C1	noun - a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience
victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ B1	noun - a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime or event
drowning /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/ B1	verb - to die through submersion in water
blessings /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ B2	noun - a prayer or expression of good wishes
endless /ˈɛndləs/ B1	adjective - having or seeming to have no end
curse /kɜrs/ B2	noun - a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm
painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ A1	verb - to apply paint to a surface
heartbreak /ˈhɑrtˌbreɪk/ B2	noun - overwhelming distress