South of the Border – English Lyrics

• By: Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Cardi B
• Album: No.6 Collaborations Project

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of 'South of the Border' and you'll find a perfect opportunity to learn some Spanish in a fun and engaging way. The song's blend of English and Spanish lyrics, particularly in Camila Cabello's verse, offers a glimpse into the romantic and expressive nature of the language. This track is special not only for its star-studded collaboration but also for its seamless fusion of cultures, making it a great starting point for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Spanish through music.

[English]

She got the mmm, brown eyes, caramel thighs

Long hair, no wedding ring, hey

I saw you looking from across the way

And now I really wanna know your name

She got the mmm, white dress, but when she's wearing less

Man, you know that she drives me crazy

The mmm, brown eyes, beautiful smile

You know I love watching you do your thing

I love her hips, curves, lips say the words

"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"

I kiss her, this love is like a dream

So join me in this bed that I'm in

And push up on me and sweat, darling

So I'm gonna put my time in

I won't stop until the angels sing

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

He got that mmm, green eyes, giving me signs

That he really wants to know my name, hey

I saw you looking from across the way

And suddenly, I'm glad I came, ay

Ven para acá quiero bailar, toma mi mano

Quiero sentir tu cuerpo en mi, estás temblando

Mmm, green eyes, takin' your time

Now we'll know we'll never be the same

I love his lips 'cause he says the words

"Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami"

Don't wake up, this love is like a dream

So join me in this bed that I'm in

Push up on me and sweat, darling

So I'm gonna put my time in (time in)

I won't stop until the angels sing

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Flawless diamonds

In a green field near Buenos Aires

Until the sun's rising

We won't stop until the angels sing

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me (Bardi, uh)

You never live 'til you risk your life (life)

You wanna shine, you gotta get more ice (ice, ice)

Am I your lover or I'm just your vice? (Woo!)

A little crazy, but I'm just your type (okurrr)

You want the lips and the curves, need the whips and the furs

And the diamonds I prefer, and my closet his and hers, ayy

He want the lil' mamacita, margarita (margarita)

I think that Ed got a lil' jungle fever, ayy (woo!)

You want more than (you want more than)

Something borin' (something borin')

Legs open, tongue out, Michael Jordan, uh (uh)

Go explore in (woo, woo), somethin' foreign (skrrt, skrrt)

Bust it up, a rain forest, it be pourin', yeah

Kiss me like you need me, rub me like a genie

Pull up to my spot in Lamborghini

'Cause you gotta see me, never leave me (leave me)

You got a girl that could finally do it all

Drop a album, drop a baby, but I never drop the ball, uh

So join me in this bed (this bed) that I'm in (that I'm in)

Push up on me and sweat, darling (oh, no, no, no)

So I'm gonna put my time in

I won't stop until the angels sing

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Come south of the border, border (hey)

Come south of the border with me

Come south of the border, border

Come south of the border with me

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

Jump in that water, be free

Come south of the border with me

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
border /ˈbɔːrdər/ A1	noun - the line that divides one country from another
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off a surface and into the air
free /friː/ A1	adjective - not imprisoned or enslaved
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection for someone verb - to feel deep affection for someone
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch someone with one's lips as a sign of affection
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way
curves /kɜːrvz/ B1	noun - a smooth outline or contour
flawless /ˈflɔːləs/ B2	adjective - without any mistakes or weaknesses
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A2	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless form of carbon
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
risk /rɪsk/ B1	noun - a situation involving exposure to danger verb - to expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ B1	verb - to travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it
foreign /ˈfɔːrən/ A2	adjective - relating to a country other than one's own
sweat /swet/ A2	noun - moisture excreted through the skin verb - to excrete moisture through the skin
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

Key Grammar Structures

• She got the mmm, brown eyes, caramel thighs

  ➔ Present Simple with 'got'

  ➔ The verb 'got' is used to describe a permanent or semi-permanent state or possession. Here, it describes the woman's physical attributes.

• I saw you looking from across the way

  ➔ Past Simple with 'saw'

  ➔ The past simple tense with 'saw' is used to describe a completed action in the past. Here, it describes the act of seeing someone looking.

• I love her hips, curves, lips say the words

  ➔ Present Simple with 'love'

  ➔ The present simple tense with 'love' expresses a general truth or a habitual action. Here, it expresses the speaker's ongoing affection for the woman's features.

• Te amo, mami, ah, te amo, mami

  ➔ Present Tense in Spanish

  ➔ The phrase 'Te amo' is in the present tense in Spanish, expressing a current state of love or affection. It is used here as a direct expression of love.

• So I'm gonna put my time in

  ➔ Going to Future

  ➔ The 'going to' future is used to express a planned future action or intention. Here, it indicates the speaker's intention to invest time.

• Jump in that water, be free

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. Here, it encourages the listener to take action and 'jump in that water'.

• We won't stop until the angels sing

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The future with 'will' is used to express a future action that is promised or determined. Here, it indicates a strong commitment to continue until a certain condition is met.

• You never live 'til you risk your life

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have lived'

  ➔ The present perfect with 'have lived' is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present, or has a result that is relevant now. Here, it emphasizes the idea that true living requires taking risks.