Promiscuous – English Lyrics

• By: Nelly Furtado, Timbaland

Lyrics & Translation

Want to dive into modern English conversation with a fun, confident twist? "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland is a perfect song to explore! This track is a masterclass in witty, flirtatious dialogue, offering authentic exchanges between a man and a woman. You'll learn contemporary slang, expressions for expressing interest, and how to engage in playful banter, all set to an irresistible beat that makes language learning an absolute dance party. Discover how to communicate desire and confidence in English through this iconic pop-hip-hop duet!

[English]

[NELLY FURTADO] AM I THROWIN' YOU OFF?

[TIMBALAND] NOPE.

[NELLY FURTADO] DIDN'T THINK SO.

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♪ HOW YOU DOIN', YOUNG LADY ♪

♪ THAT FEELING THAT YOU GIVING REALLY DRIVES ME CRAZY ♪

♪ YOU DON'T, HAVE A PLAYER 'BOUT TO CHOKE ♪

♪ I WAS AT A LOSS FOR WORDS FIRST TIME THAT WE SPOKE ♪

♪ YOU LOOKIN' FOR A GIRL THAT'LL TREAT YOU RIGHT ♪

♪ HOW YOU LOOKIN' FOR HER IN THE DAYTIME WITH THE LIGHT ♪

♪ YOU MIGHT BE THE TYPE IF I PLAY MY CARDS RIGHT ♪

♪ I'LL FIND OUT BY THE END OF THE NIGHT ♪

♪ YOU EXPECT ME TO JUST LET YOU HIT IT ♪

♪ BUT WILL YOU STILL RESPECT ME IF YOU GET IT ♪

♪ ALL I CAN DO IS TRY, GIMME ONE CHANCE (CHANCE) ♪

♪ WHAT'S THE PROBLEM I DON'T SEE NO RING ON YOUR HAND (HAND) ♪

♪ I'LL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT IT ♪

♪ I'M CURIOUS ABOUT YOU, YOU SEEM SO INNOCENT ♪

♪ YOU WANNA GET IN MY WORLD, GET LOST IN IT ♪

♪ BOY, I'M TIRED OF RUNNIN', LET'S WALK FOR A MINUTE ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, WHEREVER YOU ARE ♪

♪ I'M ALL ALONE, AND IT'S YOU THAT I WANT ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, YOU ALREADY KNOW ♪

♪ THAT I'M ALL YOURS, WHAT YOU WAITING FOR ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, YOU'RE TEASIN' ME ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT, AND I GOT WHAT YOU NEED ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, LET'S GET TO THE POINT ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE'RE ON A ROLL, YOU READY ♪

♪ ROSES ARE RED, SOME DIAMONDS ARE BLUE ♪

♪ CHIVALRY IS DEAD, BUT YOU'RE STILL KINDA CUTE ♪

♪ HEY, I CAN'T KEEP MY MIND OFF YOU ♪

♪ WHERE YOU AT, DO YOU MIND IF I COME THROUGH ♪

♪ I'M OUT OF THIS WORLD, COME WITH ME TO MY PLANET ♪

♪ GET YOU ON MY LEVEL, DO YOU THINK THAT YOU CAN HANDLE IT ♪

♪ THEY CALL ME THOMAS, LAST NAME CROWN ♪

♪ RECOGNIZE GAME, I'MA LAY MINE'S DOWN ♪

♪ I'M A BIG GIRL, I CAN HANDLE MYSELF ♪

♪ BUT IF I GET LONELY, I'MA NEED YOUR HELP ♪

♪ PAY ATTENTION TO ME, I DON'T TALK FOR MY HEALTH ♪

♪ - I WANT YOU ON MY TEAM - SO DOES EVERYBODY ELSE ♪

♪ SHH, BABY, WE CAN KEEP IT ON THE LOW (LOW) ♪

♪ LET YOUR GUARD DOWN, AIN'T NOBODY GOTTA KNOW (KNOW) ♪

♪ IF YOU WITH IT, GIRL, I KNOW A PLACE WE CAN GO ♪

♪ WHAT KIND OF GIRL DO YOU TAKE ME FOR ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, WHEREVER YOU ARE ♪

♪ I'M ALL ALONE, AND IT'S YOU THAT I WANT ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, YOU ALREADY KNOW ♪

♪ THAT I'M ALL YOURS, WHAT YOU WAITING FOR ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, YOU'RE TEASIN' ME ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT, AND I GOT WHAT YOU NEED ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, LET'S GET TO THE POINT ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE'RE ON A ROLL, YOU READY ♪

♪ DON'T BE MAD, DON'T GET MEAN ♪

♪ DON'T GET MAD, DON'T BE MEAN ♪

♪ HEY, DON'T BE MAD, DON'T GET MEAN ♪

♪ DON'T GET MAD, DON'T BE MEAN ♪

♪ WAIT, I DON'T MEAN NO HARM ♪

♪ I CAN SEE YOU WITH MY T-SHIRT ON ♪

♪ I CAN SEE YOU WITH NOTHIN' ON ♪

♪ FEELIN' ON ME BEFORE YOU BRING THAT ON ♪

♪ BRING THAT ON ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN ♪

♪ GIRL, I'M A FREAK, YOU SHOULDN'T SAY THOSE THINGS ♪

♪ I'M ONLY TRYING TO GET INSIDE OF YOUR BRAIN ♪

♪ TO SEE IF YOU CAN WORK ME THE WAY YOU SAY ♪

♪ IT'S OKAY, IT'S ALRIGHT ♪

♪ I GOT SOMETHING THAT YOU GON' LIKE ♪

♪ HEY, IS THAT THE TRUTH OR ARE YOU TALKING TRASH ♪

♪ IS YOUR GAME M.V.P LIKE STEVE NASH ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, WHEREVER YOU ARE ♪

♪ I'M ALL ALONE, AND IT'S YOU THAT I WANT ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, I'M CALLIN' YA NAME ♪

♪ BUT YOU'RE DRIVIN' ME CRAZY THE WAY YOU'RE MAKIN' ME WAIT ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS GIRL, YOU'RE TEASIN' ME ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT, AND I GOT WHAT YOU NEED ♪

♪ PROMISCUOUS BOY, WE'RE ONE IN THE SAME ♪

♪ SO WE DON'T GOTTA PLAY GAMES NO MORE ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally ill; insane
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something noun - a desire for something
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something noun - something that is necessary
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something
get /ɡet/ A1	verb - to obtain or receive something
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - to have a particular opinion
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to remain in a place until an expected event happens
point /pɔɪnt/ B1	noun - the essential meaning or purpose of something
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of the arm
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the time when it is dark
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth and all the people and things on it
mind /maɪnd/ A2	verb - to be bothered by something
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity that you do for enjoyment
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to do a job or task
mean /miːn/ A2	verb - to intend to express or refer to adjective - unkind or malicious
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to state something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point or period at which something happens