Drummer Boy – English Lyrics

• By: Alesha
• Album: The Entertainer

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Drummer Boy" by Alesha Dixon, an energetic R&B and dancehall track that offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the nuances of English pop music. Learn colloquialisms and modern expressions within its catchy lyrics, while appreciating the song's unique blend of rhythm and powerful vocals. What makes it special is its vibrant production and Alesha's distinctive delivery, which provides an authentic taste of contemporary British soundscapes. Discover how the song's lyrical metaphors can enhance your understanding of idiomatic English.

[English]

I think I need a better drummer

...

I need a drummer boy (boy)

A better drummer boy (hey)

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

I need a drummer boy.

Be my little drummer

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

I need a fella

Who is fancy

Step into my love. I'll show you how to romance

He give it to me, to the beat of the drum

Swing away, and away. Ba da pa (pa)-

I can't hear it. I wanna hear it.

Louder, Louder, Louder

I need a drummer boy (boy)

A better drummer boy (hey)

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

I need a drummer boy.

Be my little drummer

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

I like them strong

Simple and dumb

They wanna bang my drum

But it can't be done

They like the way I shake my tambourine

I got a boom and a bing, baby you never seen

Turn me on, baby

I'm the boss

Mean what I say, and say what I mean

I can't feel it. I wanna feel it.

Harder, Harder, Harder

I need a drummer boy (boy)

A better drummer boy (hey)

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

I need a drummer boy.

Be my little drummer

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

(1-2-3-4. Hey. Hey.)

I can't hear it.

...

(Hey. 1-2-3-4.)

I can't feel it. I wanna feel it.

Harder, Harder, Harder

I need a drummer boy (boy)

A better drummer boy (hey)

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

I need a drummer boy.

Be my little drummer

Ehh, Ohh, Oh-

Pick up your stick (ha)

Hit me with your best (shot)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drummer /ˈdrʌmər/ A2	noun - a person who plays the drums
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child
stick /stɪk/ A2	noun - a thin piece of wood or metal verb - to adhere or cling to
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - to strike something forcefully
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - a rhythmic unit of music verb - to strike or hit repeatedly
romance /roʊˈmæns/ B2	noun - a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - a regular, rhythmic pattern in music
louder /ˈlaʊdər/ B2	adjective - more loud
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A2	noun - art of arranging sounds in a pleasing manner
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction

Key Grammar Structures

• I need a drummer boy.

  ➔ Simple present tense for expressing needs.

  ➔ The phrase "I need" indicates a current requirement.

• Pick up your stick.

  ➔ Imperative form for giving commands.

  ➔ The command "Pick up" directs someone to take action.

• I can't hear it.

  ➔ Negative form in present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I can't hear" indicates an inability to perceive sound.

• I like them strong.

  ➔ Present simple tense for expressing preferences.

  ➔ The phrase "I like" shows a personal preference.

• I wanna hear it.

  ➔ Informal contraction of 'want to' in present simple.

  ➔ The phrase "I wanna" is a casual way to express desire.

• Step into my love.

  ➔ Imperative form for inviting someone.

  ➔ The command "Step into" invites someone to enter a space or relationship.

• I can't feel it.

  ➔ Negative form in present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I can't feel" indicates an inability to perceive sensations.