Tempo – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown
• Album: Heartbreak on a Full Moon

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the energetic vibes of Chris Brown's "Tempo," a track that masterfully blends R&B and hip-hop. This song is perfect for learning about rhythm and tempo in music, offering a fun and engaging way to enhance your understanding of musicality and dance. Discover how Brown combines catchy lyrics with a dynamic beat to create an infectious sound.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tempo /ˈtempəʊ/ B2	noun - the rate or speed of motion or activity; pace.
switch /swɪtʃ/ A2	verb - change from one state or condition to another. noun - an electrical device for making or breaking an electrical circuit.
rush /rʌʃ/ A2	noun - a rapid movement or surge. verb - to move or act with great speed.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter.
secrets /ˈsiːkrəts/ B1	noun - something kept hidden or unexplained.
troubles /ˈtrʌbl̩z/ A2	noun - difficulty or problems.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experience.
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - make or become different. noun - the process of becoming different.
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - experience an emotion or sensation.
scared /skeərd/ A2	adjective - frightened or anxious.
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - allow or cause something to be visible.
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection.
around /əˈraʊnd/ A2	adverb - in a circular direction.

Key Grammar Structures

• Baby, I'ma switch this sh*t up

  ➔ Contraction ('I'm going to' shortened to 'I'ma')

  ➔ The use of 'I'ma' is a colloquial contraction common in informal speech and music. It's a shortened form of 'I am going to'.

• We ain't in a rush, girl, it's just us, girl

  ➔ Double Negative ('ain't')

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a non-standard form of 'is not,' 'are not,' 'am not,' 'has not,' or 'have not.' Its use is characteristic of informal, often dialectal, speech.

• Let me know wassup, girl, wassup, girl?

  ➔ Slang ('wassup')

  ➔ 'Wassup' is a very informal greeting, a shortened version of 'What's up?' It's common in casual conversation.

• I know that life moves too quick for ya, sometimes

  ➔ Use of 'that' as a conjunction

  ➔ Here, 'that' introduces a clause explaining the reason for a feeling or situation. It functions as a conjunction connecting two parts of the sentence.

• Just bring them to life (bend it up)

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'Just bring them to life' is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command or instruction. It's a forceful way of telling someone to express or reveal something.

• I know you need a good D, girl, I'ma drop that on you (oh, oh woah)

  ➔ Slang and Colloquialism ('D')

  ➔ The use of 'D' is a highly informal and sexually suggestive slang term. The sentence uses very direct and explicit language.

• Girl, you just like me, I know that you nasty, I know that you a freak (yeah)

  ➔ Use of 'that' to emphasize a quality

  ➔ The phrase 'I know that you nasty' and 'I know that you a freak' uses 'that' to emphasize the speaker's certainty about the other person's characteristics. It reinforces the idea.

• Baby, don't be scared to show that to me

  ➔ Use of 'that' to refer to something previously mentioned

  ➔ Here, 'that' acts as a pronoun, referring back to a previously mentioned feeling, action, or characteristic. It avoids repetition.

• Only your love, just give it to me

  ➔ Use of 'it' as a pronoun

  ➔ 'It' refers to the love mentioned previously. Using 'it' avoids repeating 'your love' and makes the sentence flow more smoothly.