WE – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown
• Album: BREEZY

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth R&B sounds of Chris Brown's "WE (Warm Embrace)" and explore how contemporary R&B blends romantic lyrics with a classic '80s feel. This song is a perfect example of modern R&B phrasing and expression, offering insights into emotionally rich songwriting and Chris Brown's versatile vocal artistry. Listen to how the English lyrics convey deep affection and desire, making it an engaging piece for language learners interested in heartfelt musical narratives.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
blame /bleɪm/ B1	verb - to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong noun - responsibility for a fault or wrong
sleep /sliːp/ A2	noun - the state of resting with eyes closed verb - to rest with eyes closed
comfortable /ˈkʌmfərtəbl/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing physical ease and relaxation
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ B2	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
vandalize /ˈvændəlaɪz/ C1	verb - to deliberately damage property
overworked /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/ B2	adjective - working too hard or too much
tension /ˈtenʃn/ B1	noun - mental or emotional strain
deserve /dɪˈzɜːrv/ B1	verb - to be worthy of something
purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/ B2	noun - the reason for which something is done
temperature /ˈtempərətʃər/ B1	noun - the degree of hotness or coldness
rising /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ B1	verb - moving upwards
desires /dɪˈzaɪrz/ B2	noun - strong feelings of wanting something
provide /prəˈvaɪd/ B1	verb - to make something available
anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ C1	noun - the structure of the body
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
wrap /ræp/ A2	verb - to cover something by winding it around
embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ B2	noun - a hug verb - to hold someone closely in one's arms

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I don't blame you, baby ♪

  ➔ Present Simple (don't blame)

  ➔ The present simple is used to express a general truth or habitual action. Here, it describes a feeling of not blaming someone.

• ♪ You gonna do what you wanna do (Do) ♪

  ➔ Future Simple with 'going to' (You're gonna do)

  ➔ This construction expresses a future intention or prediction. It suggests the person will act according to their desires.

• ♪ I ain't gon' stop ya, say what you wanna say (Say) ♪

  ➔ Contraction and Slang (ain't gon' = am not going to)

  ➔ This line uses informal language and contractions common in spoken English. 'Ain't gon' is a colloquial shortening of 'am not going to'.

• ♪ Hope you're comfortable layin' your head down on your pride ♪

  ➔ Present Continuous (layin') - informal

  ➔ The present continuous is used to describe an action happening now or around now. 'Layin'' is a colloquial form of 'laying'.

• ♪ Temperature keeps rising like Poseidon when you ride my wave ♪

  ➔ Simile (like Poseidon)

  ➔ This line uses a simile to compare the rising temperature to the power of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, when someone 'rides his wave'.

• ♪ Visions of my hands in places ♪

  ➔ Noun Phrase (Visions of my hands)

  ➔ This is a noun phrase describing imagery or mental pictures. The preposition 'in' indicates location or involvement.

• ♪ Let me make it right ♪

  ➔ Imperative (Let me)

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command or request. 'Let me' is used to express permission or an invitation to do something.

• ♪ I know you're way past due ♪

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression (way past due)

  ➔ This is an idiomatic expression meaning that someone is overdue for something, often emotionally or sexually. It's not a literal statement about time.