Versace on the Floor – English Lyrics

• By: Bruno Mars
• Album: 24K Magic

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Versace on the Floor," a smooth R&B ballad that masterfully blends romance and sensuality with a nostalgic 90s slow jam vibe. Through its carefully chosen words and catchy chorus, the song offers an engaging way to explore expressions of desire, intimacy, and comfort with one's own sexuality in English, all while appreciating Bruno Mars's ability to weave powerful emotions into his lyrics.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
stars /stɑːrz/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun.
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of vision
chandelier /ˌʃændəˈlɪər/ B2	noun - a decorative light fixture suspended from a ceiling
reason /ˈriːzən/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
lights /laɪts/ A1	noun - a source of illumination
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle
dress /dres/ A1	noun - a one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and part or all of the legs
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.
naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ B1	adjective - without clothes
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the ground surface of a room or vehicle
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the posterior surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips
neck /nek/ A1	noun - the part of the body on a human or animal connecting the head to the torso
shoulders /ˈʃoʊldərz/ A1	noun - the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the human body above the neck where the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are.
heels /hiːlz/ A2	noun - the back part of the human foot below the ankle
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun - an expression on someone's face that makes the corners of their mouth turn up and shows that they are pleased or amused.

Key Grammar Structures

• There's no place I'd rather be in this world

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 2 Implied)

  ➔ This sentence implies a conditional clause: "If I had a choice, there's no place I'd rather be..." The "I'd rather" structure expresses preference. The implicit condition makes it feel more poetic and conversational.

• Your eyes are where I'm lost in

  ➔ Preposition at the end of a relative clause

  ➔ This sentence uses a relative clause where the preposition "in" is placed at the end. A more formal version would be "Your eyes are where I'm lost in". While grammatically acceptable in modern English, starting with the preposition is less common in formal writing.

• There's no reason to hide what we're feelin' inside

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (Feeling)

  ➔ The phrase "what we're feeling" uses the present continuous tense to describe a feeling that is happening now. While feelings are often expressed with simple present, continuous emphasizes the current experience and intensity.

• Oooh I love that dress, But you won't need it anymore

  ➔ Future Tense (will) for prediction

  ➔ The use of "won't need" (will not need) expresses a prediction about the future. In this context, it's a gentle suggestion that the dress will soon be unnecessary, adding to the romantic and intimate atmosphere.

• Let's just kiss 'til we're naked, baby

  ➔ Contraction and abbreviation

  ➔ "Til" is the contracted form of "until". This adds to the informal and intimate tone of the song. Using contractions is very common in spoken English and in songs to maintain a conversational feel.

• I unzip the back to watch it fall

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (to watch)

  ➔ The phrase "to watch it fall" is an infinitive of purpose, explaining the reason why the speaker unzips the back. It indicates the intention or goal of the action. This construction is common for expressing the reason behind an action.

• Girl you know you're perfect from your head down to your heels

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase (down to)

  ➔ The prepositional phrase "down to your heels" specifies the extent of the perfection. "From...to" is a common structure to indicate a range or scope, in this case, from head to heels.

• Cause I ain't ever been more for real, for real

  ➔ Double Negative (Non-standard English)

  ➔ The use of "ain't" and "ever been more for real" creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect in standard English. However, it's a common feature in some dialects and adds emphasis to the statement. In standard English, it would be "I haven't ever been more real."