BLocKs – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of Marshmello with "BLocKs," a track that exemplifies the core elements of EDM. This song is a great introduction to understanding rhythm and repetition in music, offering a fun and engaging way to explore electronic music's building blocks .

[English]

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Pu-pu-pu-pu puts your hands up!

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

Pu-pu-pu-pu puts your hands up!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bass /beɪs/ A2	noun - the lowest male singing voice; the lowest part in musical harmony
drums /drʌmz/ A2	noun - a percussion instrument consisting of a stretched membrane
beat /biːt/ A2	verb - to strike repeatedly noun - a rhythmic pulse
block /blɒk/ B1	noun - a large, solid piece of material noun - a section of a city
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive with the ear
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the part of the arm below the wrist
coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move toward a place
puts /pʊts/ A1	verb - to place

Key Grammar Structures

• Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('is kicking', 'is drumming') describes an action happening *now*. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the bass and drums.

• Beatin' down the block, you can hear me coming

  ➔ Present Simple (with a sense of immediacy) & Modal Verb (can)

  ➔ While 'beatin' down' uses a present participle, the overall phrase conveys a sense of immediacy. 'You can hear me coming' uses the modal verb 'can' to express ability or possibility.

• Pu-pu-pu-pu puts your hands up!

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ This line uses the imperative mood to give a direct command. 'Puts your hands up!' is a clear instruction to the listener.

• Bass is kicking

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The verb 'is' correctly agrees with the singular subject 'Bass'. This demonstrates a fundamental rule of English grammar.

• Bass is kicking,bass is kicking

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'Bass is kicking' emphasizes the powerful and relentless nature of the bass sound.

• Bass is kicking, drums is drumming

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The phrase uses parallel structure by presenting two similar actions ('Bass is kicking' and 'drums is drumming') with a similar grammatical form.