Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the infectious groove of B.T. Express's "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)!" This funk and disco classic offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its repetitive, clear, and motivational lyrics. You'll grasp expressions of determination and satisfaction while getting lost in its timeless, danceable rhythm and iconic instrumentation. It's a perfect song to connect with the language through the universal power of music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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do /duː/ A1 |
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satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ B2 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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people /ˈpiːpl/ A1 |
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like /laɪk/ A1 |
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please /pliːz/ B1 |
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make /meɪk/ A1 |
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last /læst/ B1 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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relax /rɪˈlæks/ B1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ooh, go on and do it, do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
➔ Imperative with Encouragement ('Go on')
➔ "Go on" is an idiomatic expression used to encourage someone to do something. It softens the imperative.
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Whatever it is, do it, do it 'til you're satisfied
➔ Conditional Clause with 'Whatever' and 'til' (short for 'until')
➔ "Whatever it is" introduces a condition that doesn't depend on the specific thing. "'Til" is a colloquial shortening of "until".
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People know just what they'd like to do
➔ Conditional Mood ('would like') indicating desire
➔ "They'd like" is a contraction of "they would like", expressing a polite desire or preference. It's less forceful than "they want".
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Whatever it is, you've got it, 'long as it pleases you
➔ Elliptical Conditional with "'long as" (as long as)
➔ " 'long as" is a colloquial shortened version of "as long as," meaning 'provided that'. The first clause (the actual 'it') is omitted and implied.
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Make it last as long as you can
➔ Imperative Sentence and Comparison ('as long as')
➔ The sentence is giving an instruction (imperative) and using 'as long as' to specify the duration. 'As long as you can' indicates a maximum limit according to personal ability.
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And when you're through, it's up to you to try it again
➔ Time Clause ('when you're through') and Idiomatic Expression ('it's up to you')
➔ "When you're through" introduces a time clause meaning 'when you have finished'. "It's up to you" is an idiomatic expression meaning 'it is your decision/responsibility'.
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