Cheerleader – English Lyrics

• By: OMI

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the uplifting story behind OMI's "Cheerleader," a song that captures the essence of unwavering support and positive energy. Learn how a simple Jamaican melody transformed into a worldwide hit, resonating with millions through its relatable message of finding a "cheerleader" in life.

[English]

When I need motivation

My one solution is my queen

'Cause she stays strong

Yeah, yeah

She is always in my corner

Right there when I want her

All these other girls are tempting

But I'm empty when you're gone

And they say, "Do you need me?

Do you think I'm pretty?

Do I make you feel like cheatin'?"

And I'm like, "No, not really" 'cause

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

She walks like a model

She grants my wishes

Like a genie in a bottle

Yeah, yeah

'Cause I'm the wizard of love

And I got the magic wand

All these other girls are tempting

But I'm empty when you're gone

And they say, "Do you need me?

Do you think I'm pretty?

Do I make you feel like cheatin'?"

And I'm like, "No, not really" 'cause

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Mmm, she gives me love and affection

That, baby, did I mention

You're the only girl for me?

No, I don't need a next one

Mama loves you too

She thinks I made the right selection

Now all that's left to do

Is just for me to pop the question

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader

She is always right there when I need her

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
solution /səˈluːʃən/ B1	noun - a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
queen /kwiːn/ A2	noun - the female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
empty /ˈɛmpti/ B1	adjective - containing nothing; not filled or occupied
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
cheerleader /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdər/ B1	noun - a person who leads cheers and encourages spectators at a sports event
model /ˈmɒdəl/ B1	noun - a person employed to display clothes or pose for photographs
wishes /ˈwɪʃɪz/ B1	noun - a desire or hope for something to happen
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A2	noun - a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information

Key Grammar Structures

• When I need motivation

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "When I need motivation" uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or habitual action.

• She is always in my corner

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "She is always in my corner" uses the present continuous tense to indicate a current and ongoing state.

• All these other girls are tempting

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "All these other girls are tempting" uses the present simple tense to describe a general observation.

• Do you think I'm pretty?

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (Interrogative)

  ➔ The question "Do you think I'm pretty?" uses the present simple tense in an interrogative form to ask for someone's opinion.

• I think that I found myself a cheerleader

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I think that I found myself a cheerleader" uses the past simple tense to indicate a completed action in the past.

• You're the only girl for me

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "You're the only girl for me" uses the present simple tense to express a current state of being.

• Is just for me to pop the question

  ➔ Infinitive Phrase

  ➔ The phrase "Is just for me to pop the question" uses an infinitive phrase to express purpose.