Take You Down – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the intimate world of Chris Brown's "Take You Down," a smooth R&B ballad that earned a Grammy nomination. Discover how a studio accident led to the song's unique sound and learn about the language of desire and connection expressed through its lyrics .

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
take /teɪk/ A2	verb - to get or receive something verb - to carry or convey
down /daʊn/ A2	adverb - to a lower position
time /taɪm/ A2	noun - the duration of existence
plans /plænz/ B1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
pretend /prɪˈtend/ B1	verb - behave as if something is true when it is not
bump /bʌmp/ B1	verb - collide gently with
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B1	verb - rub or wear away by friction
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
stop /stɒp/ A2	verb - cease to move or operate
waste /weɪst/ B1	verb - use or expend carelessly
ready /ˈredi/ A2	adjective - prepared for something
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
playin /ˈpleɪɪn/ A2	verb - engaging in activity for enjoyment and recreation
wait /weɪt/ A2	verb - remain inactive in expectation of something
slow /sloʊ/ A2	adjective - moving or capable of moving at not much speed
bring /brɪŋ/ A2	verb - take or carry to a place or person

Key Grammar Structures

• And girl I know where to start what we gonna do

  ➔ Informal future tense ('gonna')

  ➔ The contraction 'gonna' is a common informal way to say 'going to', indicating future intent.

• I'll take my time we'll be all night girl

  ➔ Contractions ('I'll', 'we'll')

  ➔ These contractions ('I will' and 'we will') are commonly used in spoken English and informal writing to make sentences more fluid.

• It ain't my first time but baby girl we can pretend

  ➔ Double negative ('ain't no')

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a non-standard colloquialism for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. Here, 'ain't my first time' is a colloquial way of saying 'it's not my first time' or 'this isn't my first time'. The song uses 'ain't' for stylistic effect, common in certain genres of music.

• let's bump and grind girl tonight we'll never end

  ➔ Imperative mood ('bump and grind')

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give commands or make suggestions. Here, 'bump and grind' is a direct instruction to engage in dancing or physical intimacy.

• I really wanna take you down

  ➔ Informal verb phrase ('wanna')

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a very common informal contraction of 'want to', often used in music and casual conversation.

• And show you what I'm all about

  ➔ Idiomatic expression ('what I'm all about')

  ➔ This idiom means to reveal one's true nature, intentions, or capabilities. It suggests showing someone who you really are.

• Your body body oh

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis ('body body')

  ➔ Repeating a word, especially in music, can emphasize its importance or create a rhythmic effect. Here, it highlights the focus on the person's body.

• So don't stop don't get it with with it

  ➔ Imperative negative ('don't stop', 'don't get it')

  ➔ The negative imperative is used to tell someone not to do something. 'Don't get it with it' is a common colloquial phrase suggesting not to hold back or be inhibited.

• Hope you ready, hope you ready, hope you ready babe

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis and urgency ('hope you ready')

  ➔ Repeating the phrase 'hope you ready' conveys a sense of anticipation and eagerness, adding to the intensity of the moment.

• I'm gonna take it down baby nice and slow

  ➔ Informal future ('gonna') + adverbial phrase ('nice and slow')

  ➔ 'Gonna' is informal for 'going to'. 'Nice and slow' is a colloquial way to describe doing something at a relaxed and unhurried pace.