Princess – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Meghan Trainor's "Princess" to explore the compelling themes of vulnerability and societal pressure to appear perfect. This pop song, with its relatable lyrics and catchy beat, offers a unique window into expressing complex emotions in English. Learning the language through this track will not only introduce you to common English phrases for feelings and appearances but also immerse you in contemporary pop music culture.

[English]

Pretty little princess

Locked up in this castle (Ah-ah-ah)

Been training for battle (Ah-ah-ah)

Would you know that I'm lonely?

Never let no one know me

So I can act like you want me to

I'm trapped in this body (Ah-ah-ah)

So sorry you caught me (Ah-ah-ah)

Acting like I ain't perfect

Supposed to be at your service

So I can act like you want me to

No, I'm not okay

But I will never let you see my pain

Give it up for this dress (Pretty little princess)

'Cause it hides that I'm broken (Pretty little princess)

Completely a mess covered up with finesse

So you wouldn't notice

Give it up for my makeup (Pretty little princess)

For holding my tears (Pretty little princess)

You wouldn't believe all the hurt I could handle

For so many years

Right here, oh, being a princess

I'm a fire-breathing dragon (Ah-ah-ah)

Hold it in when it happens (Ah-ah-ah)

So you don't see me get heated

Pretty, that's how I keep it

So I can act like you want me to

No, I'm not okay

But I will never let you see my pain

Give it up for this dress (Pretty little princess)

'Cause it hides that I'm broken (Pretty little princess)

Completely a mess covered up with finesse

So you wouldn't notice

Give it up for my makeup (Pretty little princess)

For holding my tears (Pretty little princess)

You wouldn't believe all the hurt I could handle

For so many years

Right here, oh, being a princess

(Pretty little princess) I'm a pretty little

(Pretty little princess) Oh, being a

Pretty little princess

I'm right here, right here

Being a princess

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
princess /ˈprɪn.sɪs/ A2	noun - a female member of a royal family; a girl or woman regarded as beautiful or special
castle /ˈkæs.əl/ A2	noun - a large fortified building or group of buildings
battle /ˈbæt.əl/ B1	noun - a fight between armed forces
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ B1	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
trapped /træpt/ B2	adjective - caught and unable to escape
perfect /ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/ A2	adjective - having all required or desirable elements
broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ A2	adjective - damaged and no longer working
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a state of disorder
finesse /fɪˈnɛs/ C1	noun - delicate and refined skill
makeup /ˈmeɪ.kʌp/ B1	noun - cosmetics applied to the face
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - cause pain; cause injury noun - pain; injury
handle /ˈhæn.dəl/ B1	verb - manage; deal with noun - the part by which something is held
dragon /ˈdræɡ.ən/ B2	noun - mythical large reptile that breathes fire
heated /ˈhiː.tɪd/ B2	adjective - made warm; emotionally excited
notice /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ B1	verb - become aware of; observe noun - a written or printed statement
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - accept as true; have confidence in
years /jɪrz/ A1	noun - periods of twelve months