Don't Stop Me Now – English Lyrics

• By: Queen
• Album: Jazz

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Queen's electrifying anthem, "Don't Stop Me Now," and embark on a linguistic journey! This song is a masterclass in expressing unrestrained joy and confidence. Through its dynamic lyrics and powerful metaphors, you can learn vibrant vocabulary related to excitement, speed, and seizing the moment. The song's clear, emphatic delivery by Freddie Mercury makes it excellent for pronunciation practice and understanding how English can convey strong emotions and a sense of unstoppable momentum. It's not just a hit; it's a linguistic rocket ship ready to take your English to new heights!

[English]

Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time

I feel alive

And the world I'll turn it inside out, yeah

I'm floating around in ecstasy

So, (don't stop me now)

(Don't stop me)

'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time

I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger

Defying the laws of gravity

I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva

I'm gonna go, go, go, there's no stopping me

I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah

200 degrees, that's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit

I'm travelling at the speed of light

I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

(Don't stop me now)

I'm having such a good time

I'm having a ball

(Don't stop me now)

If you wanna have a good time

Just give me a call

(Don't stop me now)

'Cause I'm having a good time

(Don't stop me now)

Yes, I'm havin' a good time

I don't want to stop at all, yeah

I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars on a collision course

I am a satellite I'm out of control

I am a sex machine ready to reload like an atom bomb

About to oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode

I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah

200 degrees, that's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit

I'm travelling at the speed of light

I wanna make a supersonic woman of you

(Don't stop me, don't stop me, don't stop me) Hey, hey, hey

(Don't stop me, don't stop me, ooh, ooh, ooh) I like it

(Don't stop me, don't stop me) Have a good time, good time

(Don't stop me, don't stop me) Woah

Let loose, honey, all right

...

Oh, I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah

200 degrees, that's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit (hey)

I'm travelling at the speed of light

I wanna make a supersonic man out of you (hey, hey)

(Don't stop me now)

I'm having such a good time

I'm having a ball

(Don't stop me now)

If you wanna have a good time (ooh, alright)

Just give me a call

(Don't stop me now)

'Cause I'm having a good time (hey, hey)

(Don't stop me now)

Yes, I'm havin' a good time

I don't want to stop at all

Ah, da, da, da, da

Da, da, ah, ah

Ah, da, da, ah, ah, ah

Ah, da, da

Ah, da, da, ah, ah

Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
float /floʊt/ B1	verb - to rest in or on a liquid or in the air without sinking or touching the sides or bottom
ecstasy /ˈɛks.tə.si/ B2	noun - a state of extreme happiness or pleasure
gravity /ˈɡræv.ɪ.ti/ B2	noun - the force that attracts objects toward the center of the earth
race /reɪs/ B1	noun - a competition of speed between runners, vehicles, etc. verb - to compete to win in a race
rocket /ˈrɒk.ɪt/ B2	noun - a vehicle that moves by expelling gas from a nozzle, used for launching into space
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ B2	verb - to travel through an area to learn about it or to search for something
fast /fæst/ A2	adjective - moving very quickly adverb - at high speed
burn /bɜːrn/ B1	verb - to produce flames and heat through combustion verb - to be very hot
stop /stɒp/ A2	verb - to cease moving or doing something
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to speak loudly to someone or to telephone them
explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ B2	verb - to burst with force and energy
travel /ˈtɹæv.əl/ B1	verb - to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having desirable qualities
make /meɪk/ A2	verb - to create or form something

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm floating around in ecstasy

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm floating" uses the **present continuous tense** to describe an action happening at the moment.

• I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger

  ➔ Simile with 'like' to compare two things

  ➔ The phrase "like a tiger" is a **simile** that compares the subject to a tiger to emphasize speed and power.

• 'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time

  ➔ Contraction of 'because' in informal speech

  ➔ The word "Cause" is a colloquial contraction of **because**, used here to connect reasons for having a good time.

• I'm burning' through the sky, yeah

  ➔ Possessive pronoun with gerund as part of present participle

  ➔ The phrase "I'm burning'" uses the **possessive pronoun + gerund** construction to describe an ongoing action, emphasizing intensity.

• I wanna make a supersonic woman of you

  ➔ Informal contraction of 'want to' with future intention

  ➔ The phrase "I wanna" is an **informal contraction** of "I want to," indicating a desire or future intention.