Shy – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp
• Album: BITE ME

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the captivating vulnerability behind Reneé Rapp's "Shy," a standout track from her album BITE ME. This song offers a glimpse into the complexities of desire, contrasting a confident exterior with the tender shyness within. By exploring themes of vulnerability, listeners gain insight into expressing genuine emotions and connecting with the raw honesty that defines Rapp's artistry.

[English]

>> Stephen: HER ALBUM, "BITE ME," COMES OUT TOMORROW.

PERFORMING, "SHY," LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

RENEE RAPP! [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

♪ IT'S HARD ♪

♪ TO MAKE ME NERVOUS ♪ ♪ MUCH EASIER TO PISS ME OFF ♪

♪ BUT WHENEVER YOU'RE AROUND ♪ ♪ I KISS THE GROUND ♪

♪ YOU'RE WALKIN' ON ♪ ♪ WHAT A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ TO BE ALIVE ♪ ♪ I'M GOOD AT KEEPIN' IT CUTE ♪

♪ BUT ON THE INSIDE ♪ ♪ I'M FREAKIN' OUT ♪

♪ THINKIN' BOUT HOW BAD ♪ ♪ I NEED YOU ♪

♪ DON'T HANDLE ME WITH CARE ♪ ♪ WHEN YOU'RE PULLIN' MY HAIR ♪

♪ BABY, RUIN MY LIFE ♪ ♪ I WANT IT BAD I SWEAR ♪

♪ AND I'M REALLY NOT SCARED ♪ ♪ JUST A LITTLE BIT SHY ♪

♪ SO SHY, YEAH, YEAH ♪ ♪ SO SHY, YEAH, YEAH ♪

♪ I'M VIOLENT ♪ ♪ WHEN I'M DRINKING ♪

♪ I'M VIOLENT ♪ ♪ WHEN I'M SOBER TOO ♪

♪ I'M USEFUL IN A BAR FIGHT ♪ ♪ MY HANDS WORK DIFFERENTLY ♪

♪ ON YOU ♪ ♪ WHAT A GOOD TIME ♪

♪ TO BE ALIVE ♪ ♪ I'M GOOD AT KEEPIN' IT CUTE ♪

♪ BUT ON THE INSIDE ♪ ♪ I'M FREAKIN' OUT ♪

♪ THINKIN' BOUT HOW BAD ♪ ♪ I NEED YOU ♪

♪ DON'T HANDLE ME WITH CARE ♪ ♪ WHEN YOU'RE PULLIN' MY HAIR ♪

♪ BABY, RUIN MY LIFE ♪ ♪ I WANT IT BAD I SWEAR ♪

♪ AND I'M REALLY NOT SCARED ♪ ♪ LITTLE BIT SHY ♪

♪ SO SHY, YEAH, YEAH ♪ ♪ SO SHY, YEAH, YEAH ♪

♪ COME ON AND CROSS MY HEART ♪ ♪ AND HOPE TO DIE ♪

♪ I'M THINKIN' SOMEWHERE ♪ ♪ IN BETWEEN YOUR THIGHS ♪

♪ I WANT TO MARK IT UP ♪ ♪ LIKE X AND O ♪

♪ 'CAUSE BABY I'LL DO THINGS ♪ ♪ YOUR EXES WON'T ♪

♪ COME ON AND CROSS MY HEART ♪ ♪ AND HOPE TO DIE ♪

♪ I'M THINKIN' I'LL TRY YOURS ♪ ♪ AND YOU'LL TRY MINE ♪

♪ I WANT TO MARK IT UP ♪ ♪ LIKE X AND O ♪

♪ CAN I TAKE OFF ♪ ♪ ALL YOUR CLOTHES ♪

♪ DON'T HANDLE ME WITH CARE ♪ ♪ WHEN YOU'RE PULLIN' MY HAIR ♪

♪ BABY RUIN MY LIFE ♪ ♪ I WANT IT BAD I SWEAR ♪

♪ AND I'M REALLY NOT SCARED ♪ ♪ SHY ♪

♪ SHY, YEAH YEAH ♪ ♪ SO SHY, YEAH YEAH ♪

[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] >> Stephen: RENEE RAPP,

EVERYBODY! THAT'S IT FOR "THE LATE SHOW."

GOOD NIGHT! [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1	adjective - easily agitated or alarmed
piss /pɪs/ C1	verb - to annoy or irritate greatly
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the solid surface of the earth
cute /kjuːt/ A2	adjective - attractive in an innocent or childlike way
freak /friːk/ B2	verb - to become very upset or worried
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good
handle /ˈhændl/ A2	verb - to deal with
ruin /ˈruːɪn/ B1	verb - to damage something badly
scared /skeərd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear
shy /ʃaɪ/ A2	adjective - timid; reserved
violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ B2	adjective - using or involving physical force
sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B1	adjective - not affected by alcohol
useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ A2	adjective - able to be used for a practical purpose
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arms
cross /krɒs/ A2	verb - to go from one side to the other
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
thighs /θaɪz/ B2	noun - the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
mark /mɑːrk/ A2	verb - to make a visible sign on something

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ BUT WHENEVER YOU'RE AROUND ♪

  ➔ Conditional Clause (First Conditional implied)

  ➔ The word "whenever" introduces a time clause that functions as a conditional. It implies 'if you are around, this happens'. The full conditional would be 'If you are around, I kiss the ground'.

• ♪ DON'T HANDLE ME WITH CARE ♪

  ➔ Imperative with 'Don't'

  ➔ This is a direct command, telling someone *not* to be gentle. The structure 'Don't + verb' is a common way to form negative imperatives.

• ♪ I WANT IT BAD I SWEAR ♪

  ➔ Adverbial Intensifier ('bad')

  ➔ The word "bad" is used as an adverb to intensify the verb "want". It's colloquial and emphasizes a strong desire. It's not grammatically standard, but common in informal speech.

• ♪ I'M VIOLENT WHEN I'M DRINKING ♪

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time ('when')

  ➔ The word "when" introduces a subordinate clause that specifies the time under which the speaker is violent. It connects the two actions – drinking and being violent.

• ♪ COME ON AND CROSS MY HEART ♪

  ➔ Phrasal Verb ('come on')

  ➔ "Come on" functions as an intensifier, urging someone to do something (in this case, to sincerely promise). It's an idiomatic expression.