Reputation – English Lyrics

• By: Ravyn Lenae, Dominic Fike
• Album: Blue Island

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful textures of 'Reputation' to master the nuances of modern English R&B slang and rhythmic phrasing. This track is perfect for learners looking to understand how melody and contemporary vernacular intertwine in smooth, conversational vocals.

[English]

One, two, one, two, three

I'll always put you first

I'm your three-letter word

I'm loyal to a fault like a dog, just like a dog

Lately, you're holdin' on to me

Like, there's somethin' you're not sayin', it's takin' over me

Now, baby, this ain't a fantasy

There's no smoke without a fire that's always burnin' me

I know I can leave, but I stay 'cause I wanna believe

That it's true what you're sayin' to me

Don't you take it so seriously, baby

You look so good, boy, when you lie

I don't know, maybe I'm just in denial

Don't wanna change your reputation

When I'm thinkin' of you

Guess I'm the type of girl to give you time

But I know it keeps you up at night

Now you hate your reputation (now you hate your reputation)

When I'm thinkin' of you

I'll always put you first (first)

I'm your three-letter word (yeah)

I'm loyal to a fault like a dog, just like a dog

And I can't help when I'm all alone

And I can't tell what she wants and don'ts

So I'll stand there tryin', tryin'

There's no hidin'

You look so good, boy, when you lie

I don't know, maybe I'm just in denial

Don't wanna change your reputation

When I'm thinkin' of you

Guess I'm the type of girl to give you time

But I know it keeps you up at night

Now you hate your reputation (now you hate your reputation)

When I'm thinkin' of you

Was pitch black and the stereo sound was bumpin'

I was boozin', this lap was a merry-go-round

I thought this time was an easier battle

She gave up on me so easily

And I gave up on me so easily

And just like a newborn, I could not lie to

You can come polygraph me, see through, right through you, right?

I'm typical, tellin' everybody I'm polygamist

Ms. Jackson, I'm sorry, Ms. Jones, don't stop dancin'

Ooh (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh), I'm countin' on you

You look so good, boy, when you lie (lie)

You said you didn't mean to make me cry (cry)

Guess you made your reputation (now you made your reputation)

When I'm thinkin' of you

Guess I'm the type of girl to waste my time

But I know it keeps you up at night

Now you hate your reputation (now you hate your reputation)

When I'm thinkin' of you

You can save your reputation

When I'm thinkin' of you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reputation /ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ B2	adjective - Giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable
denial /dɪˈnaɪəl/ C1	noun - The action of declaring something to be untrue
polygraph /ˈpɒliɡrɑːf/ C2	noun - A machine used to detect lies (lie detector)
polygamist /pəˈlɪɡəmɪst/ C2	noun - A person who is married to more than one person at the same time
battle /ˈbætl/ A2	noun - A sustained fight between organized armed forces or a difficult struggle
typical /ˈtɪpɪkl/ B1	adjective - Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
seriously /ˈsɪəriəsli/ B1	adverb - In a solemn or considered manner
burnin' /ˈbɜːrnɪn/ A2	verb - To be on fire or produce flames
waste /weɪst/ B1	verb - To use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
stereo /ˈstɪəriəʊ/ A2	noun - A sound system or record player
boozin' /ˈbuːzɪn/ C1	verb - To drink alcohol, especially in large quantities
merry-go-round /ˈmeri ɡəʊ raʊnd/ B2	noun - A revolving machine with toy horses for riding
newborn /ˈnjuːbɔːrn/ B2	noun - A child that has just been born