Starting Now – English Lyrics

• By: Brandy

Lyrics & Translation

Brandy's "Starting Now" is a powerful R&B-infused pop anthem commissioned by Disney for their Princess Celebration, making it an excellent track for language learners. You can study English vocabulary related to empowerment, courage, and self-belief while appreciating Brandy's signature layered vocals. The song’s clear, motivational message about moving past limitations offers great conversational phrases for discussing personal development and setting new goals.

[English]

(URBAN MUSIC)

♪ THERE'S A GIRL I FIND ♪

♪ IN MY REFLECTION, SHE IS SMART AND KIND ♪

♪ DON'T NEED PROTECTION, SHE'S A WARRIOR ♪

♪ AND SHE IS WAITING FOR YOU JUST AROUND THE BEND ♪

♪ WHERE EVERY DAY YOU'RE A HERO THAT LIGHTS UP THE DARK ♪

♪ WHERE YOU LEAD WITH YOUR COURAGE AND DREAM WITH YOUR HEART ♪

♪ WHERE THERE'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NO ROOM LEFT FOR WONDERING ♪

♪ GOT A NEW VISION OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ AND SHE'S WHO YOU WANNA BE ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ TELL THE MOON THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY ♪

♪ TELL THE STARS YOU'LL BE RIGHT THERE ♪

♪ SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ THE GIRL NEXT DOOR ♪

♪ THAT'S HOW THEY SEE ME BUT I'M SO MUCH MORE ♪

♪ I'M RISING FROM BEYOND THE SEA, I'VE GROWN ♪

♪ INTO THE UNKNOWN ♪

♪ UP TO WHERE I SEE THE LIGHT ♪

♪ I WANNA TAKE ON MY DREAMS WITH COMPASSION AND PRIDE ♪

♪ OH YEAH ♪

♪ I AM COURAGEOUS AND STRONG WITH MY FRIENDS BY MY SIDE ♪

♪ WHO KNOWS HOW FAR I'LL GO ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NO ROOM LEFT FOR WONDERING ♪

♪ GOT A NEW VISION OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ AND SHE'S WHO YOU WANNA BE ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ TELL THE MOON THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY ♪

♪ TELL THE STARS YOU'LL BE RIGHT THERE ♪

♪ SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

♪ SAVE THE DAY, BREAK THE CURSE ♪

♪ I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A HEART OF GOLD ♪

♪ GOLD ♪

♪ THERE'S A GIRL I FIND ♪

♪ HER STORY IS A TALE AS OLD AS TIME ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ THERE'S NO ROOM LEFT FOR WONDERING, ♪

♪ NO, NO, OOH, OOH, WOAH ♪

♪ GOT A NEW VISION OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ NEW VISION OF YOURSELF ♪

♪ AND SHE'S WHO YOU WANNA BE ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ TELL THE MOON THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY ♪

♪ TELL THE STARS YOU'LL BE RIGHT THERE ♪

♪ SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ STARTING NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

♪ NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ I'M STARTING RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ OH YEAH ♪

♪ I'M STARTING NOW ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reflection rɪˈflekʃən B1	noun - the image seen in a mirror or any reflecting surface
warrior ˈwɔːriər A2	noun - a person who fights in battles and wars
waiting ˈweɪtɪŋ A1	verb - to stay in one place while expecting something
courage ˈkʌrɪdʒ A2	noun - the ability to do something that frightens one
vision ˈvɪʒən B1	noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
compassion kəmˈpæʃən B1	noun - sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
pride praɪd A2	noun - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
courageous kəˈrɪdʒəs B1	adjective - showing courage
strong strɒŋ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
rising ˈraɪzɪŋ A2	verb - to move from a lower to a higher position
unknown ʌnˈnoʊn A2	adjective - not known or familiar
light laɪt A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to provide with light
dreams driːmz A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
gold ɡoʊld A1	noun - a yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79
tale teɪl A2	noun - a fictional story, especially one for children