PROTECTOR – English Lyrics

• By: Beyoncé, Rumi Carter

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt lullaby "Protector" by Beyoncé and Rumi Carter, a touching exploration of motherhood and unwavering love. This song offers listeners a glimpse into the special bond between a mother and her children, promising guidance and protection while celebrating their individuality. Learn about the tender emotions and lyrical depth that make this song a standout tribute to family.

[English]

Mom, can I hear the lullaby, please?

And there I was, tangled up in marigold

We were listening to the reverend children singing

(Sing, sing, sing, sing) hm, yeah

Hummin' low as the garden river flows

While the August light becomes a golden evenin' (evenin'), yeah

And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way

Born to be a protector, mm-hmm

Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own

I will be your projector, mm, mm-hmm

An apricot picked right off a given tree

I gave water to the soil, and now it feeds me, yeah, yeah (yeah)

And there you are, shaded underneath it all

I feel proud of who I am, because you need me, yeah (yeah)

And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way (uh)

Born to be a protector-tor, mm

Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own

I will be your projector, mm-hm

And even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own

I will be your projector, projector, projector

I first saw your face in your father's gaze

There's a long line of hands carryin' your name, mm

Liftin' you up, so you will be raised

Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own

I will be your projector, yeah

And even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own

I will be your protector, born to be a protector

Okay

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ B2	verb - to keep safe from harm
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light
projector /prəˈdʒɛktər/ C1	noun - a device that projects images or videos onto a surface
guardian /ˈgɑːrdiən/ B2	noun - a person who protects or defends someone or something
river /ˈrɪvər/ A2	noun - a large natural stream of water
garden /ˈgɑːrdn/ A2	noun - a piece of ground used for growing flowers, vegetables, or fruit
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye adjective - not heavy or dark
proud /praʊd/ B2	adjective - feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction because of achievements or qualities
rain /reɪn/ A2	noun - water falling from the sky as droplets
tree /triː/ A2	noun - a woody plant with a trunk and branches
water /ˈwɔːtər/ A1	verb - to pour or sprinkle water on something

Key Grammar Structures

• And I will lead you down that road if you lose your way.

  ➔ Future simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I will lead" indicates a promise or intention in the future.

• Even though I know someday you're gonna shine on your own.

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'even though'.

  ➔ The phrase "Even though I know" introduces a contrast between knowledge and expectation.

• I feel proud of who I am, because you need me.

  ➔ Complex sentence with a dependent clause.

  ➔ The phrase "because you need me" explains the reason for the pride.

• I first saw your face in your father's gaze.

  ➔ Past simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I first saw" indicates a completed action in the past.

• There's a long line of hands carrying your name.

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "carrying your name" describes an ongoing action.