Serious – English Lyrics

• By: Omarion
• Album: Full Circle

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in Omarion's 'Serious' to explore contemporary R&B vocabulary centered around love and commitment. This track offers an excellent opportunity to learn expressions for deep feelings and relationship evolution, showcasing modern R&B phrasing and heartfelt lyrical delivery.

[English]

There's no need to lie (to lie)

'Cause baby, I don't have to

Truth is, I'm down for you

Caught me by surprise

Before I knew it, I was caught in your vibe

That type of energy is all that I'm on

More than your body is turning me on

That type of pressure, can't leave it alone (alone)

When I thought I had enough

I thought forever I would be alone ('lone)

But girl, you showed me that, damn it, I'm wrong (wrong)

That type of pressure can't, leave it alone

If I wanted to, I could do it, babe

'Cause it's that feeling (it's that feeling)

It's that feeling that you get when it feels serious (when it feels serious)

And it's getting serious (it's getting serious)

This is more than I want you in tonight

Feels more like I want you here for life

To make it clear to ya (make it clear to ya)

This feels serious, serious

I was on the run, I wasn't committed

Now you got control, girl, I must admit it

Damn, I use to think love was just a feeling

I guess that's how it feels, when you ain't done healing and that's why

You caught me by surprise

Before I knew it, I was lost in your eyes

That type of energy is all that I'm on (on)

More than your body is turning me on (on)

That type of pressure, can't leave it alone

When I thought I had enough

I thought forever I would be alone ('lone)

But girl, you showed me that, damn it, I'm wrong (wrong)

That type of pressure, can't leave it alone

If I wanted to, I could do it, babe

'Cause it's that feeling (it's that feeling)

It's that feeling that you get when it feels serious (when it feels serious)

And it's getting serious (it's getting serious)

This is more than I want you in tonight

Feels more like I want you here for life

To make it clear to ya (make it clear to ya)

This feels serious, serious

This is more than I want you in tonight

Feels more like I want you here for life

It's getting serious

So serious

'Cause you're my type of company (my type of company...)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the actual state of a matter
surprise /sərˈpraɪz/ B1	noun - an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing verb - to affect with wonder or astonishment
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others
energy /ˈenərdʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
pressure /ˈpreʃər/ B1	noun - the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - having no one else present; solitary
wrong /rɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - not correct or true; incorrect
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
serious /ˈsɪəriəs/ B1	adjective - demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - move at a speed faster than a walk; never have both or all the feet on the ground at the same time
committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; dedicated
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - determine the behavior or supervise the running of
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone)
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again
company /ˈkʌmpəni/ A2	noun - the fact or condition of being with other people; fellowship

Key Grammar Structures

• Truth is, I'm down for you

  ➔ Informal Expression: "Down for" meaning ready or willing to do something.

  ➔ The phrase "down for" implies that the speaker is willing to commit to the relationship with the other person.

• Before I knew it, I was caught in your vibe

  ➔ Past Simple Passive Voice: "was caught" is used here. Also, "Before I knew it" is an idiom expressing something happening quickly or unexpectedly.

  ➔ The phrase "was caught in your vibe" indicates being influenced or captivated by someone's energy and personality. "Before I knew it" emphasizes the suddenness of this experience.

• That type of energy is all that I'm on

  ➔ Informal Expression: "I'm on" means that one is interested in or actively pursuing something.

  ➔ Here, "I'm on" suggests that the speaker is drawn to the person's energy and seeks more of it.

• More than your body is turning me on

  ➔ Comparative Structure: "More than" is used to compare the physical attraction to something deeper.

  ➔ This suggests that the speaker is attracted to the person's personality, mind, or something beyond just physical appearance.

• When I thought I had enough, I thought forever I would be alone

  ➔ Past Simple Tense: "thought" and "would be" are used to express a past belief about the future.

  ➔ The speaker believed they had their fill of relationships and would remain single indefinitely.

• But girl, you showed me that, damn it, I'm wrong

  ➔ Past Simple Tense: "showed" indicates a past action that changed the speaker's belief. Exclamatory Phrase: "Damn it" expresses strong emotion.

  ➔ The woman proved the speaker's previous belief about being alone to be incorrect, causing a strong emotional reaction.

• If I wanted to, I could do it, babe

  ➔ Second Conditional: "If I wanted to, I could do it" - used to express a hypothetical situation and its likely result.

  ➔ The speaker implies they have the ability to leave or move on if they chose to, but they are choosing not to.

• Feels more like I want you here for life

  ➔ Comparative Structure: "More like" is used to suggest a stronger desire or feeling.

  ➔ It conveys a desire that goes beyond a casual encounter and suggests a long-term commitment.