All Night Long – English Lyrics

• By: Machine Gun Kelly
• Album: General Admission

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Machine Gun Kelly's "All Night Long" – a powerful hip-hop anthem that offers a raw, unfiltered look at his journey from humble beginnings to navigating fame. Through its compelling narrative and relatable themes of perseverance and authenticity, this song is an excellent way to immerse yourself in English, especially for those interested in colloquial expressions and storytelling in music. You'll not only learn new vocabulary but also gain insight into American youth culture and the struggles and triumphs of an artist's come-up, making it a unique and engaging listening experience for language learners.

[English]

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♪ AYE YO THIS THAT SHIT YOU BOB YOUR HEAD TO ♪

♪ THIS THAT BRAND NEW INSTRUMENTAL ♪

♪ I HEARD HE PUT HIS CITY ON THAT BOY KELL SO INFLUENTIAL ♪

♪ SUCCESS GOT EVERYBODY HATIN' SUCCESS TO ME IS INSPIRATION ♪

♪ CAUSE HOW WE SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT WHAT WE DREAM IS POSSIBLE ♪

♪ IF DON'T NOBODY THAT LOOKS LIKE US MAKES IT ♪

♪ YOU ONLY GOT ONE LIFE DON'T WASTE IT ♪

♪ I MEAN WE ONLY GOT ONE NIGHT GET WASTED ♪

♪ I MEAN I KNOW YOU TRYNA THINK IT OUT ♪

♪ BUT GO WITH WHAT YOU FEEL 'CAUSE REAL PROBLEMS CAN'T BE CALCULATED ♪

♪ IT'S HARD TO FIND THE ANSWERS WHEN THEY HAVE NO EXPLANATION ♪

♪ IT'S HARD TO FIND WHERE YOU'RE HEADED WHEN THERE'S NO DESTINATION ♪

♪ IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHEN WE GO WHEN THERE'S NO EXPIRATION ♪

♪ SO UNTIL THAT DAY JUST KEEP THAT KELLS INSIDE YOUR PLAYLIST♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ DRINKIN' WHISKEY LIKE A DESPERADO ♪

♪ MY BITCHES DRINKIN' REPOSADO ♪

♪ ASHIN' IN AN EMPTY BOTTLE ♪

♪ LISTENIN' TO THE SOUNDS THAT PUT OUR ASSES IN THIS EMPTY CONDO ♪

♪ REMEMBER RIDIN' ROUND IN ASHLEY'S CAR THOUGH ♪

♪ WHEN THE RADIO FIRST PLAYED OUR SONG THOUGH ♪

♪ OR AT HER HOUSE WHEN MTV FIRST SHOWED MY FACE ♪

♪ THAT CLIP WAS CRAZY I SWEAR IT FELT LIKE WE WON THE LOTTO ♪

♪ BUT A MILLION BUCKS CAN'T BUY PRICELESS MOMENTS ♪

♪ AND A MILLION PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW US BUT EVERY ONE OF US WANTS THIS GIFT WE ON ♪

♪ AND THAT IS HOW IS HOW TO KEEP IT REAL ♪

♪ I AIN'T NEVER JUDGE SOMEBODY BY THEY STEERING WHEEL ♪

♪ CAUSE YOU KNOW THAT MOTHER FUCKER IN THAT FORD TAURUS ♪

♪ COULD BE THE NEXT MOTHER FUCKER IN THAT NEW PORSCHE ♪

♪ BUT LIKE I SAID IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHERE YOU HEADED WHEN THERE'S NO DESTINATION ♪

♪ SO UNTIL THAT DAY JUST KEEP THAT KELLS INSIDE YOUR PLAYLIST AND ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

♪ BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
success /səkˈsɛs/ A2	noun - the achievement of desired goals or results
inspiration /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ B1	noun - the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
waste /weɪst/ A2	verb - to use or expend thoughtlessly or carelessly noun - a useless or worthless remnant
calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ B1	verb - to determine mathematically
explanation /ˌɛkspəˈneɪʃən/ B1	noun - the act or process of explaining
destination /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ A2	noun - the place set for the end of a journey
expiration /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of expiring or the state of being expired
blast /blæst/ A2	verb - to play loud music noun - a sudden loud noise
whiskey /ˈwɪskɪ/ A1	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash
reposado /ˌrɛpəˈsɑːdoʊ/ C1	noun - a type of tequila aged in oak barrels
condo /ˈkɒndoʊ/ B1	noun - a condominium, a type of living space
priceless /ˈpraɪslɪs/ B2	adjective - so valuable that it cannot be measured in money
real /riːl/ A1	adjective - actually being or happening
steering /ˈstɪrɪŋ/ A2	noun - the action of guiding a vehicle
influential /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ B2	adjective - having great influence on others

Key Grammar Structures

• IF DON'T NOBODY THAT LOOKS LIKE US MAKES IT

  ➔ Informal Conditional with Double Negative

  ➔ This is an informal way of saying "if nobody that looks like us makes it." The phrase "don't nobody" is a **double negative** used for emphasis, common in some dialects, but grammatically non-standard. The structure is a **conditional clause** starting with "if."

• BUT GO WITH WHAT YOU FEEL 'CAUSE REAL PROBLEMS CAN'T BE CALCULATED

  ➔ Imperative, Informal Conjunction, and Passive Voice

  ➔ "**Go with**" is an **imperative verb phrase** giving a command or advice. "**'Cause**" is an informal shortening of "because," functioning as a **conjunction**. "**Can't be calculated**" is in the **passive voice**, indicating that problems are not able to be calculated by someone/something.

• IT'S HARD TO FIND THE ANSWERS WHEN THEY HAVE NO EXPLANATION

  ➔ Impersonal 'It's' + Adjective + Infinitive + Adverbial Clause

  ➔ "**It's hard to find**" uses the **impersonal "it"** as a subject, followed by an adjective and an **infinitive verb phrase**. "**When they have no explanation**" is an **adverbial clause of time** (or condition, in this context) describing the circumstances under which it's hard to find answers.

• BRING THOSE SPEAKERS UP ON BLAST PLAY IT ALL NIGHT LONG

  ➔ Imperative with Phrasal Verb and Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ "**Bring up**" is a **phrasal verb** here meaning "to increase the volume." "**On blast**" is an **idiomatic expression** meaning "very loudly." Both are used in the **imperative mood** (commands).

• REMEMBER RIDIN' ROUND IN ASHLEY'S CAR THOUGH

  ➔ Verb + Gerund with Informal Shortenings and Conjunction

  ➔ "**Remember ridin'**" uses the verb "remember" followed by a **gerund** (informal "ridin'" for "riding") to recall a past action. "**'Round**" is an informal shortening of "around." "**Though**" at the end of the sentence is used informally to mean "however" or "but."

• IT FELT LIKE WE WON THE LOTTO

  ➔ 'Feel like' + Clause (Comparison/Subjective Feeling)

  ➔ "**Felt like**" is used to express a **subjective feeling** or a **strong comparison**, as if something were true. It is followed by a **clause** ("we won the lotto") that describes the feeling.

• A MILLION PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW US BUT EVERY ONE OF US WANTS THIS GIFT WE ON

  ➔ Modal Verb 'May Not' and Implied Relative Pronoun

  ➔ "**May not know**" uses the **modal verb "may"** to express **possibility or uncertainty** in the negative. In "**this gift we on**," there's an **implied relative pronoun** (that/which) after "gift," meaning "this gift *that* we are on/using."

• I AIN'T NEVER JUDGE SOMEBODY BY THEY STEERING WHEEL

  ➔ Informal Double Negative and Pronoun Usage

  ➔ "**Ain't never judge**" is a highly **informal double negative** for "have never judged" or "don't ever judge." "**They**" is used informally instead of the possessive pronoun "their" before "steering wheel." This is common in some non-standard dialects.

• SO UNTIL THAT DAY JUST KEEP THAT KELLS INSIDE YOUR PLAYLIST

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time ('Until that day') + Imperative

  ➔ "**Until that day**" is an **adverbial clause of time** that specifies when the action should continue up to. "**Just keep**" is an **imperative verb phrase**, giving a direct instruction or command.