BLocKs – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello

Lyrics & Translation

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.