CTRL + ALT + DEL – English Lyrics

• By: Rêve

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of contemporary Dance-Pop with Rêve's multi-platinum hit, "CTRL + ALT + DEL." This track is an excellent way to learn playful, modern English expressions, as it cleverly repurposes the familiar computer reset command into a fun, universal metaphor for hitting 'reset' on life's drama—proving you can find inspiration for a dance anthem anywhere!

[English]

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ AINT GOT TIME FOR THIS ON THE WEEKEND ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ OU BABY ♪

♪ FRIDAY NIGHT AND I BEEN IN THE MOOD LATELY ♪

♪ PROBABLY THINK I'M LEAVING HERE WITH YOU MAYBE? ♪

♪ ACTING UP LIKE I DRESSED UP FOR YOU BABY ♪

♪ NO NO NO NO ♪

♪ SO WALK IT BACK ♪

♪ CAUSE I AIN'T HERE FOR THAT ♪

♪ JUST WALK IT BACK ♪

♪ GUNNA ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ AINT GOT TIME FOR THIS ON THE WEEKEND ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ OU BABY ♪

♪ WHAT YOU LOOKIN AT GIRL? DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? ♪

♪ I DON'T WANT YOUR MAN NO HE'S A TWO HONEY ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP DOING ME AND YOU DO YOU CHERIE ♪

♪ NO NO NO NO ♪

♪ SO WALK IT BACK ♪

♪ CAUSE I AIN'T HERE FOR THAT ♪

♪ JUST WALK IT BACK ♪

♪ GUNNA ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ AINT GOT TIME FOR THIS ON THE WEEKEND ♪

♪ I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC ♪

♪ HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT” ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
delete /dɪˈliːt/ B1	verb - to remove or erase something, typically electronically.
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true; feel sure of the truth of something.
weekend /ˌwiːkˈend/ A2	noun - the period of time consisting of Saturday and Sunday, typically for recreation and relaxation.
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) produced to create beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.
mood /muːd/ B1	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling.
leaving /ˈliːvɪŋ/ A2	verb - to go away from.
acting /ˈæktɪŋ/ B1	verb - to take action; behave in a certain way.
dressed /ˈdrest/ A2	verb - having put on clothes.
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
back /bæk/ A1	adverb - to a previous place or condition.
cause /kɔːz/ A2	conjunction - because.
lookin /ˈlʊkɪn/ A2	verb - to turn one's eyes in a specified direction.
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to be deprived of or cease to have.
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire to possess or do (something).
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to retain possession of.
doing /ˈduːɪŋ/ A2	verb - performing an action.
cherie /ʃəˈriː/ B1	noun - darling, dear (French origin).

Key Grammar Structures

• CTRL ALT AND DELETE HIM

  ➔ Imperative mood, direct address

  ➔ The phrase uses the computer command as a metaphor for removing someone from one's life. The use of 'HIM' is a direct address, making the command personal and forceful.

• I CAME HERE FOR THE MUSIC

  ➔ Simple Past Tense, Purpose Clause

  ➔ The sentence states a completed action in the past ('came') and the reason for that action ('for the music'). It's a clear statement of intent.

• HE SAID SHE SAID “I DON'T BELIEVE IT”

  ➔ Reported Speech, Quotation

  ➔ This line demonstrates reported speech, relaying what someone else said. The quotation marks indicate the exact words spoken.

• ACTING UP LIKE I DRESSED UP FOR YOU BABY

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective, Colloquial Language

  ➔ "Acting up" is a phrasal verb meaning to misbehave. 'Dressed up' functions as an adjective describing the manner of acting. 'Baby' is a term of endearment.

• CAUSE I AIN'T HERE FOR THAT

  ➔ Contraction, Negative Statement, Colloquial Language

  ➔ "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction of 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not'. It's common in informal speech. The sentence expresses a firm refusal or disinterest.