That’s what I like – English Lyrics

• By: Bruno Mars

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic world of Bruno Mars with 'That's What I Like'! This song is a perfect tool for learners to master colloquial English expressions related to lifestyle, luxury, and celebration, all while enjoying infectious funk grooves.

[English]

Ayy, ayy, ayy

I got a condo in Manhattan

Baby girl, what's happenin'? (What's happenin'?)

You and your ass invited

So go on and get to clappin' (clap)

Go pop it for a player

Pop, pop it for me

Turn around and drop it for a player (drop it)

Drop, drop it for me (drop it)

I'll rent a beach house in Miami (-ami)

Wake up with no jammies (nope)

Lobster tail for dinner (yeah)

Julio, serve that scampi (Julio!)

You got it if you want it

Got, got it if you want it

Said, you got it if you want it

Take my wallet if you want it, now

Jump in the Cadillac

Girl, let's put some miles on it

Anything you want

Just to put a smile on it

You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all

And I'm gonna give it to you

Gold jewelry shining so bright

Strawberry champagne on ice

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Sex by the fire at night

Silk sheets and diamonds all white

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

I'm talkin' trips to Puerto Rico (bih)

Say the word and we go (say it)

You can be my freaka (brr)

Girl, I'll be your fleeko

Mamacita, I will never make a promise that I can't keep

I promise that your smile ain't gon' never leave

Shopping sprees in Paris (oh)

Everything 24 karats (uh)

Take a look in that mirror (take a look)

Now, tell me who's the fairest?

Is it you? (Is it you?) Is it me? (Is it me?)

Say it's us (say it's us) and I'll agree, baby

Jump in the Cadillac

Girl, let's put some miles on it

Anything you want

Just to put a smile on it

You deserve it baby, you deserve it all

And I'm gonna give it to you

Gold jewelry shining so bright

Strawberry champagne on ice

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Sex by the fire at night

Silk sheets and diamonds all white

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

You say you want a good time

Well, here I am, baby, here I am, baby

Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me

Talk to me, tell me, what's on your mind? (What's on your mind?)

If you want it, girl, come and get it

All this is here for you

Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby

What you tryna do?

Gold jewelry shining so bright

Strawberry champagne on ice

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (that's what I like, baby)

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (oh, oh)

Sex by the fire at night

Silk sheets and diamonds all white

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (that's what I like, baby)

Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
condo /ˈkɒndoʊ/ B2	noun - an apartment building in which the apartments are individually owned
lobster /ˈlɒbstər/ A2	noun - a large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body
scampi /ˈskæmpi/ C1	noun - a dish consisting of prawns or shrimp cooked in garlic, butter, and lemon
Cadillac /ˈkædɪlæk/ B1	noun - a brand of luxury automobile
jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ A2	noun - personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ A2	adjective - emitting or reflecting light; glowing
champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ B1	noun - a white sparkling wine
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A2	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - to do something or have or show qualities worthy of a reward or punishment
karats /ˈkærəts/ C2	noun - a unit of purity for gold
fairest /ˈfɛərɪst/ B2	adjective - most beautiful or attractive
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	verb - to assure someone that one will do something
agree /əˈɡriː/ A2	verb - to have the same opinion
lucky /ˈlʌki/ A2	adjective - having, bringing, or resulting from good luck
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A1	noun - a surface that reflects light

Key Grammar Structures

• You and your ass invited

  ➔ Elliptical clause (omission of 'are')

  ➔ In casual speech, 'are' is often omitted from passive structures: 'You and your ass [are] invited'.

• You got it if you want it

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'if + present simple' indicates a real possibility: 'If you want it, [you get it]'.

• I'm gonna give it to you

  ➔ Future intention ('be going to')

  ➔ Using 'gonna' (going to) to express a firm plan or immediate intention: 'I am [going to] give it to you'.

• I will never make a promise that I can't keep

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that'

  ➔ The word 'that' defines the 'promise': 'a promise [that] I cannot keep'.

• Tell me, what's on your mind?

  ➔ Wh- question in an imperative sentence

  ➔ Direct inquiry following an imperative command: 'Tell me [what is] on your mind?'.

• Lucky for you, that's what I like

  ➔ Noun clause ('what I like')

  ➔ 'What I like' functions as the subject/complement of the sentence: 'that is [the thing that I like]'.

• You deserve it all

  ➔ Verb + Object + pronoun

  ➔ Standard SVO structure: 'You' (subject) 'deserve' (verb) 'it all' (object).

• Say the word and we go

  ➔ Imperative + 'and' for consequence

  ➔ Using 'and' after an imperative implies a conditional result: 'If you say the word, then we go'.