Cruisin' for a Bruisin' – English Lyrics

• By: Pentatonix

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energetic world of Pentatonix's "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'," a cover from Disney's Teen Beach Movie. This song offers a chance to explore American pop culture through a fun, a cappella twist. Dive in to learn about the blend of classic beach vibes and modern vocal harmonies that make this song special.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cruise /kruːz/ B2	verb - to travel smoothly at moderate speed, especially for pleasure noun - a journey on a ship for pleasure
bump /bʌmp/ B2	verb - to hit or knock against something with force noun - a jolt or a blow
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to take part in a violent disagreement noun - a violent conflict
dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ B2	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury
banger /ˈbæŋ.ər/ B2	noun - a loud, energetic song or piece of music
streets /striːts/ A2	noun - public roads in a city or town
fire /faɪər/ B1	noun - combustion that produces heat and light verb - to shoot bullets or projectiles
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasing taste or smell characteristic of sugar
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to come into contact with force
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/ B2	noun - the possibility of suffering harm or injury
destroy /dɪsˈtrɔɪ/ B2	verb - to cause something to end or no longer exist
party /ˈpɑːr.ti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of people for celebration

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been cruisin' for a bruisin', playin' with fire

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The phrase 'I've been cruisin'' uses the Present Perfect Continuous to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

• You know I'm breakin' all the rules, but I don’t care

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Plans

  ➔ 'I'm breakin' all the rules' uses the Present Continuous to indicate a future action or plan.

• I'm livin' on the edge, and it's thrillin'

  ➔ Present Continuous for Current State

  ➔ 'I'm livin' on the edge' uses the Present Continuous to describe a current state or condition.

• You know I'm the one who's always in control

  ➔ Present Simple for General Truth

  ➔ 'I'm the one who's always in control' uses the Present Simple to express a general truth or habitual action.

• But tonight I'm lettin' it all go

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Action

  ➔ 'I'm lettin' it all go' uses the Present Continuous to indicate a future action planned for tonight.