Champagne Night – English Lyrics

• By: Lady A

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English through the fun and celebratory lyrics of Lady A's "Champagne Night." This song is special because it uses clever wordplay to contrast high-class and simple lifestyles, making it a great way to learn about colloquialisms and cultural expressions. The upbeat tempo and clear vocals also make it an enjoyable and easy song to sing along to, helping with pronunciation and rhythm.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drinking /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/ A1	verb - to consume beverages, especially alcoholic ones
beer /bɪr/ A1	noun - an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops
champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ A2	noun - a sparkling white wine from the Champagne region of France
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period between sunset and sunrise
luxury /ˈlʌɡʒəri/ B1	noun - the state of great comfort and extravagant living
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ A2	adjective - made of a synthetic material that can be molded when soft
cups /kʌps/ A1	noun - a small container used for drinking
raising /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ A2	verb - to lift or hold something up
crystal /ˈkrɪstəl/ B1	noun - a clear, transparent mineral, often used in chandeliers
chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪər/ B2	noun - a decorative light fitting hung from the ceiling
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A2	noun - a difficult or problematic situation
country /ˈkʌntri/ A1	noun - a nation or state noun - rural areas away from cities
velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ B1	noun - a soft, thick fabric with a smooth nap
rhinestones /ˈraɪnˌstoʊnz/ B2	noun - imitation diamonds used for decoration
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ A2	noun - a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
dressed /drest/ A2	verb - to put on clothes
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of a color between green and violet in the visible spectrum
jean /dʒin/ A2	noun - a type of trousers made from denim
tux /tʌks/ B1	noun - a man's formal suit for evening wear
bubbles /ˈbʌbəlz/ A2	noun - a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ We don't say ooh la la Perignon ♪

  ➔ Negative contraction

  ➔ The phrase uses the negative contraction "don't" to emphasize the speaker's informal and relatable attitude.

• ♪ Raisin' plastic cups to a life of luxury ♪

  ➔ Present continuous with apostrophe

  ➔ The verb "raisin'" is a contraction of "raising," showing informal speech and ongoing action.

• ♪ C'est la vie on a Friday ♪

  ➔ Foreign phrase in English sentence

  ➔ The French phrase "C'est la vie" is used to add cultural flavor and express acceptance of life's simplicity.

• ♪ We get dressed up in a blue jean tux ♪

  ➔ Phrasal verb (get dressed up)

  ➔ The phrasal verb "get dressed up" means to wear special or formal clothes, contrasting with the informal setting.

• ♪ Don't need doubles and bubbles ♪

  ➔ Coordinate conjunction (and)

  ➔ The conjunction "and" connects two nouns, "doubles" and "bubbles," to emphasize what is not needed.