Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
| Vocabulary | Meanings |
|---|---|
|
allergic /əˈlɜːrʤɪk/ B1 |
|
|
kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ A2 |
|
|
lime /laɪm/ A2 |
|
|
pie /paɪ/ A1 |
|
|
lobster /ˈlɒb.stər/ B1 |
|
|
peanuts /ˈpiː.nʌts/ A2 |
|
|
swelling /ˈswel.ɪŋ/ B1 |
|
|
hospital /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ A1 |
|
|
shot /ʃɒt/ A2 |
|
|
needle /ˈniː.dəl/ A2 |
|
|
injection /ɪnˈdʒek.ʃən/ B2 |
|
|
phobia /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ B2 |
|
|
bruise /bruːz/ B1 |
|
|
puncture /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/ B2 |
|
|
wound /wuːnd/ B1 |
|
|
band‑aid /ˈbænd eɪd/ B2 |
|
|
pumpkin /ˈpʌmp.kɪn/ A2 |
|
|
curb /kɜːb/ A2 |
|
Do you remember what “allergic” or “kiwi” means in ""?
Hop into the app to practice now – quizzes, flashcards, and native-like pronunciation are waiting!
Key Grammar Structures
-
you said it was a key lime pie, no I didn't, I said kiwi lime.
➔ Past simple vs. Past continuous
➔ The contrast between 'said' (past simple) and 'was' (past continuous) highlights completed vs. ongoing actions.
-
that's what's gonna kill me, I'm allergic to kiwi.
➔ Future with 'gonna'
➔ 'Gonna' is informal for 'going to,' used to express future plans or predictions.
-
is your tongue swelling up? Either that, my mouth is getting smaller.
➔ Tag questions and correlative conjunctions
➔ The tag question 'is your tongue swelling up?' seeks confirmation, while 'either that' introduces an alternative.
-
we'll watch him, I don't think so.
➔ Future with 'will' and negation
➔ 'We'll watch him' uses 'will' for a future promise, while 'I don't think so' negates the idea.
-
can you do that for me? Okay, okay, oh boy!
➔ Polite requests and interjections
➔ 'Can you do that for me?' is a polite request, while 'okay' and 'oh boy' are interjections expressing agreement and surprise.
Related Songs