The Way You Make Me Feel – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Bad

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," a vibrant pop and R&B classic that encapsulates the thrill of romance and infatuation. This song, with its catchy grooves and dynamic vocals, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of English through its playful lyrics and expressive delivery. Pay attention to Jackson's signature ad-libs and the evocative phrases that paint a picture of undeniable attraction – perfect for understanding how to convey strong emotions in English. It's a masterclass in vocal expression and a testament to the King of Pop's magnetic charm.

[English]

- [Man] Women, you don't have that kinda knowledge.

You understand?

Look at that, look

Hoo.

Now that is foxy.

You can do other girls, but you couldn't do nothing.

Look at, what is he doing?

I thought I told him to go home.

What is he doing?

Look at, she going pass him up.

Back up.

(Laughs)

Look at you.

- Hey!

(snapping)

♪- You knocked me for my feet, now baby ♪

♪ Hoo ♪

♪ Hee hee ♪

♪ Hoo ♪

♪ Go on girl ♪

♪ Ow ♪

♪ Hee ♪

♪ Hey pretty baby with the high heels on ♪

♪ You give me fever like I've never, ever known ♪

♪ You're just a product of loveliness ♪

♪ I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress ♪

♪ I feel your fever from miles around ♪

♪ I'll pick you up in my car and we'll paint the town ♪

♪ Just kiss me baby and tell me twice ♪

♪ That you're the one for me ♪

♪ The way you make me feel ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪ - You really turn me on ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ - My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ [Chorus]- My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ - I like the feelin' you're givin' me ♪

♪ Just hold me, baby, and I'm in ecstasy ♪

♪ Oh, I'll be workin' from nine to five ♪

♪ To buy you things to keep you by my side ♪

♪ I never felt so in love before ♪

♪ Just promise, baby, you'll love me forevermore ♪

♪ I swear I'm keepin' you satisfied ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the one for me ♪

♪ The way you make me feel ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪-You really turn me on ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - You knock me off of my feet now, baby ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ - My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ [Chorus]- My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ - Go on, girl! ♪

♪ Go on! ♪

♪ Hee hee ♪

♪ Ow ♪

♪ Go on, girl! ♪

♪ I never felt so in love before ♪

♪ Promise, baby, you'll love me forevermore ♪

♪ I swear I'm keepin' you satisfied ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the one for me ♪

♪ The way you make me feel ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪ - You really turn me on ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - You knock me off of my feet now, baby ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ - My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ [Chorus]- My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ - The way you make me feel ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪ - You really turn me on ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - You knock me off of my feet now, baby ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ - My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ [Chorus]- My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ - Ain't nobody's business ♪

♪ [Chorus]-The way you make me feel ♪

♪ - Ain't nobody's business ♪

♪ Ain't nobody's business ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - Ain't nobody's business but mine and my baby ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ Ooh! ♪

♪ [Chorus]-My lonely days are gone ♪

♪ -Give it to me ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪ -Give me some time ♪

♪ Come on, be my girl ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ - I want you to be mine ♪

♪ Ain't nobody's business ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ - Ain't nobody's business but mine and my baby ♪

♪ [Chorus]- My lonely days are gone ♪

(snapping)

- How you doing, man?

(Intense music)

♪-Oh ♪

♪ [Chorus]- The way you make me feel ♪

♪ - Oh ♪

♪ [Chorus]- You really turn me on ♪

♪ You knock me off of my feet ♪

♪ My lonely days are gone ♪

(water spraying)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ B2	noun - facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education
foxy /ˈfɒksi/ B2	adjective - attractive; clever or cunning
doing /ˈduːɪŋ/ A2	verb - performing an action
pass /pæs/ A2	verb - to move past something
knock /nɒk/ A2	verb - to hit something forcefully
feet /fiːt/ A1	noun - the part of the body you stand on
fever /ˈfiːvər/ B1	noun - a high body temperature
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	noun - a rhythmic flow or feel
talk /tɔːk/ A1	noun - conversation verb - to communicate verbally
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
paint /peɪnt/ B1	verb - to apply color to a surface
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure that something will happen
satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2	adjective - pleased because needs or wishes have been met
lonely /ˈlɒnli/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
givin' /ˈɡɪvɪn/ B1	verb - presenting or bestowing something
workin' /ˈwɜːrkɪn/ A2	verb - to perform labor or a job