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
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nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1 |
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piss /pɪs/ C1 |
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ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2 |
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cute /kjuːt/ A2 |
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freak /friːk/ B2 |
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bad /bæd/ A1 |
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handle /ˈhændl/ A2 |
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ruin /ˈruːɪn/ B1 |
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scared /skeərd/ A2 |
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shy /ʃaɪ/ A2 |
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violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ B2 |
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sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B1 |
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useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ A2 |
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hands /hændz/ A1 |
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cross /krɒs/ A2 |
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hope /hoʊp/ A2 |
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thighs /θaɪz/ B2 |
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mark /mɑːrk/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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♪ 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'.
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♪ 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.
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♪ 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.
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♪ 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.
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♪ 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.
