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I would never ever do a thing like that 00:11
Pretty promises I won't take back 00:14
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 00:16
Uh-uh, uh-uh 00:19
I would never ever do a thing like that 00:22
If I gave my word, I can't go back 00:24
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 00:27
Uh-uh, uh-uh 00:30
Baby, so who are you really? 00:33
I'm rich and I'm loyal 00:36
They don't know where to find me 00:39
I know you've been hurt 00:42
You say I look like a heartbreak 00:44
But pretty promises mean a whole lot to me 00:48
Promises I'll never break 00:52
I would never ever do a thing like that 00:55
Pretty promises I won't take back 00:57
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 01:00
Uh-uh, uh-uh 01:03
I would never ever do a thing like that 01:05
If I gave my word, I can't go back 01:08
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 01:11
Uh-uh, uh-uh 01:14
Up in the sky, I found the star to wish on 01:17
So I prayed angels would send someone here for me to kiss on 01:21
To kiss on 01:26
Promises you make up tomorrow, and so on 01:28
Tell me how are your prayer answered? 01:32
Left me with a lot to wonder 01:35
If he can break the curse or will he be hell on earth? (I wonder if) 01:38
If he can keep his word, that's all a girl deserves (I wonder if) 01:44
He's willing to confide or keep it deep inside 01:49
'Cause still, I always want your love, long as it ain't a lie 01:54
I know it isn't perfect 02:00
But I know that nothing on earth is 02:03
Baby, tell me, is it worth it? 02:06
How to love you when it's hurtin' 02:09
My heart is still achin' 02:11
It's more than I can take 02:14
But tell me what more I could say than 02:16
Promises I'll never break 02:19
I would never ever do a thing like that 02:22
Pretty promises I won't take back 02:24
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 02:27
Uh-uh, uh-uh 02:30
I would never ever do a thing like that 02:32
If I gave my word, I can't go back 02:35
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that 02:38
Uh-uh, uh-uh 02:41
Pretty promises, promises 02:45
Will you promise me, promise me? 02:49
We won't break any promises 02:56
Baby, promise me 03:02

Pretty Promises – English Lyrics

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Kali Uchis, Mariah The Scientist
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Learning a language through music is a captivating journey, and "Pretty Promises" by Kali Uchis and Mariah The Scientist offers a beautiful entry point into contemporary English R&B. The song's clear and emotive vocals allow learners to easily follow the narrative and pick up on nuanced expressions of hope, doubt, and reassurance. What makes this song special for language learners is the conversational duet format, which presents two distinct yet complementary perspectives on love and trust, enriching vocabulary related to relationships and emotions.

[English]
I would never ever do a thing like that
Pretty promises I won't take back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
I would never ever do a thing like that
If I gave my word, I can't go back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
Baby, so who are you really?
I'm rich and I'm loyal
They don't know where to find me
I know you've been hurt
You say I look like a heartbreak
But pretty promises mean a whole lot to me
Promises I'll never break
I would never ever do a thing like that
Pretty promises I won't take back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
I would never ever do a thing like that
If I gave my word, I can't go back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
Up in the sky, I found the star to wish on
So I prayed angels would send someone here for me to kiss on
To kiss on
Promises you make up tomorrow, and so on
Tell me how are your prayer answered?
Left me with a lot to wonder
If he can break the curse or will he be hell on earth? (I wonder if)
If he can keep his word, that's all a girl deserves (I wonder if)
He's willing to confide or keep it deep inside
'Cause still, I always want your love, long as it ain't a lie
I know it isn't perfect
But I know that nothing on earth is
Baby, tell me, is it worth it?
How to love you when it's hurtin'
My heart is still achin'
It's more than I can take
But tell me what more I could say than
Promises I'll never break
I would never ever do a thing like that
Pretty promises I won't take back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
I would never ever do a thing like that
If I gave my word, I can't go back
'Cause I would never ever do a thing like that
Uh-uh, uh-uh
Pretty promises, promises
Will you promise me, promise me?
We won't break any promises
Baby, promise me

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Vocabulary Meanings

promise

/ˈprɑːmɪs/

B1
  • verb
  • - to tell someone you will definitely do (something) or that (something) will happen
  • noun
  • - a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future

break

/breɪk/

A2
  • verb
  • - to (cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into two or more pieces, or to (cause something to) stop working in the normal way

take

/teɪk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to remove something, especially without permission or by force
  • verb
  • - to accept something that someone offers you

give

/ɡɪv/

A1
  • verb
  • - to offer something to someone; to provide something for someone

word

/wɜːrd/

A2
  • noun
  • - a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written

find

/faɪnd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to discover something or someone unexpectedly or by chance

know

/noʊ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to have knowledge or information about something in your mind

hurt

/hɜːrt/

A2
  • verb
  • - to feel pain in a part of your body, or to injure someone or something

look

/lʊk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to direct your eyes in order to see something

mean

/miːn/

A2
  • verb
  • - to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact

wish

/wɪʃ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to want something to happen or to have something
  • noun
  • - a feeling that you want something to happen or that you want someone to have something

pray

/preɪ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to address God or another spiritual being, often as part of a religious ceremony

send

/send/

A2
  • verb
  • - to cause something to go or be taken from one place or person to another

make

/meɪk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to build or create something

tell

/tel/

A1
  • verb
  • - to communicate information, facts, or news to someone in spoken or written words

keep

/kiːp/

A2
  • verb
  • - to continue having or doing something, or not to allow something to finish or end

love

/lʌv/

A2
  • verb
  • - to like or enjoy something or someone very much
  • noun
  • - a strong feeling of deep affection for someone or something

pretty

/ˈprɪti/

B1
  • adjective
  • - pleasing and attractive in a delicate way

rich

/rɪtʃ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - having a lot of money or property

loyal

/ˈlɔɪəl/

B2
  • adjective
  • - faithful and continuing to support someone or something

heart

/hɑːrt/

A2
  • noun
  • - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body

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