Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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laser ˈleɪzər A2 |
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steady ˈstɛdi A1 |
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spicy ˈspaɪsi A1 |
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mermaid ˈmɜːrmeɪd A2 |
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rescue ˈrɛskjuː A2 |
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surprise səˈpraɪz A1 |
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naysayer ˈneɪˌseɪər B1 |
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salty ˈsɔːlti A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I kind of sort of 100% got credit for yours
➔ Phrasal verbs and intensifiers
➔ The phrase 'kind of sort of' is an informal way to express uncertainty, while '100%' intensifies the statement.
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I figured I owed you an underwater rescue
➔ Past tense of 'figure' (realize)
➔ The verb 'figured' is the past tense of 'figure,' meaning to realize or conclude something.
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since I kind of sort of 100% got credit for yours
➔ Subordinating conjunction 'since'
➔ The word 'since' introduces a subordinate clause that explains the reason for the main clause.
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time for the Gordon special surprise
➔ Noun phrase as subject
➔ The noun phrase 'time for the Gordon special surprise' functions as the subject of the sentence.
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your call
➔ Possessive determiner 'your'
➔ The word 'your' indicates possession, referring to something belonging to the listener.
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you're such a naysayer
➔ Contraction 'you're'
➔ The contraction 'you're' is short for 'you are,' combining the pronoun and the verb.
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a 10 with a fin a fish come true
➔ Appositive phrase
➔ The phrase 'a fish come true' is an appositive, renaming or explaining the noun '10 with a fin.'
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if you're going to be salty about it
➔ Conditional clause with 'if'
➔ The clause 'if you're going to be salty about it' expresses a condition, indicating a possible outcome based on a certain situation.
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