Type Dangerous – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Mariah Carey's "Type Dangerous," a confident R&B and hip hop soul anthem that's not just a bop, but a masterclass in modern English lyrical sass. Through its playful lyrics and cultural references, you can explore expressions of attraction, independence, and even a humorous take on past relationships. Its blend of classic samples and contemporary flair makes it a unique and engaging listen for language learners eager to understand current idioms and confident self-expression.

[English]

Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-make 'em clap to this

(To show my appreciation for your support)

Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-make 'em clap to this

(Thank you DJ's)

Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-make 'em clap to this

Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-make 'em clap to this

Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-make 'em

I came in the door, dripped in Balenci'

Cropped leather coat and some nine inch Fendis

The crowd opened up and I started to strut

I need my space, but I'm signing autographs and such

Hit the little girls' room to powder my nose

Then came in three hatin' ass hoes

They don't know the meaning of water nor soap

I don't have time for the rigamarole

Taking off my coat, clearing my throat

Certified diamonds like the songs I wrote

Look at my wrist, check out the light show

Can you handle this? I don't know

You can meet me up at the pent'

Knock 'em out the box with a chocolate kiss

Hope I ain't sayin' too much

I like 'em dangerous

Lookin' for the dangerous type

I like 'em dangerous

I'm lookin' for the dangerous type

I said I like 'em dangerous

Dangerous

Dangerous

Fresh outta Sing Sing, nah, I'm just playin'

That was just a castle and an evil king

Made my escape, yes, I had to flee

Now it's sex in the city and a couple little flings

Motorcycle man had a yen for me

Liked to rush through the tunnel at a breakneck speed

Computer boy toy, he was fun for a while

'Til I caught him on the web hacking other girls' files

You know the guy say he worked construction

Turns out he was movin' them pounds through customs

They wanna settle down but I just don't trust 'em

They wanna lock me down, but there's no handcuffin'

Said we'd be together, but you didn't stay forever

Now I guess it's just whatever 'til the 12th of never

I've never been afraid of love

That's why I like 'em dangerous

I'm lookin' for the dangerous type (lookin' for that danger)

I like 'em dangerous (I like 'em dangerous)

(That's my type) I'm lookin' for the dangerous type

I said I like 'em dangerous

Oh yes, I want someone to step to me

Oh yes, I want someone to rescue me

Oh yes, I've never been afraid of love

Oh yes, that's why I like 'em dangerous (I like 'em dangerous)

Oh yes, I want someone to step to me

Oh yes, I want someone to rescue me

Oh yes, I've never been afraid of love (dangerous)

Oh yes, that's why I like 'em dangerous

Said I like 'em dangerous

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
clap /klæp/ A2	verb - to strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle
crowd /kraʊd/ A2	noun - a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way
space /speɪs/ A2	noun - a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
chocolate /ˈtʃɒklət/ A2	noun - a food preparation derived from cocoa beans, roasted and ground
kiss /kɪs/ A2	noun - an act of touching with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting verb - touch or caress with the lips
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B1	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury
castle /ˈkɑːsəl/ B1	noun - a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat.
king /kɪŋ/ A1	noun - a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	noun - the act of breaking free from confinement or control verb - break free from confinement or control.
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town or metropolis
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - feel deep affection for
rescue /ˈreskjuː/ B2	verb - save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation. noun - the action of saving someone from a dangerous or difficult situation.

Key Grammar Structures

• I came in the door, dripped in Balenci'

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ Use of the past simple tense "came" to describe a completed action in the past. The word "dripped" is slang for wearing something expensive and flashy.

• Cropped leather coat and some nine inch Fendis

  ➔ Noun Phrase (Adjective + Noun)

  ➔ Examples of noun phrases such as "cropped leather coat" and "nine inch Fendis" where adjectives modify nouns to describe specific items of clothing.

• They don't know the meaning of water nor soap

  ➔ Neither/Nor Conjunction

  ➔ Using "nor" with "don't" to negate both "water" and "soap". It emphasizes that the "hoes" are very unhygienic.

• Look at my wrist, check out the light show

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verbs "Look" and "check out" are in the imperative mood, giving a direct command or instruction.

• Can you handle this? I don't know

  ➔ Interrogative Sentence / Negative Statement

  ➔ "Can you handle this?" is an interrogative sentence using a modal verb. "I don't know" is a simple negative statement.

• Hope I ain't sayin' too much

  ➔ Informal Contraction / Present Continuous

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction of "am not", "is not", or "are not". The phrase "sayin'" is a colloquial shortening of "saying," used with the present continuous tense to express an action happening now.

• Fresh outta Sing Sing, nah, I'm just playin'

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase / Present Continuous

  ➔ "Outta" is a colloquial shortening of "out of," forming a prepositional phrase. "I'm just playin'" uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now, with "playin'" as a shortened version of "playing."

• Made my escape, yes, I had to flee

  ➔ Past Simple Tense / Modal Verb

  ➔ "Made" is in the past simple tense. "Had to flee" combines the past form of "have to" (had to) with the infinitive "flee" to express obligation.