Elastigirl – English Lyrics

• By: LISA
• Album: Alter Ego

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with LISA's "Elastigirl"! This vibrant track, blending pop, rap, and R&B, is an anthem of empowerment and resilience. Through its clever metaphors and dynamic lyrics, you can explore expressions of confidence and adaptability in English, making it a fun and engaging way to learn new vocabulary and understand cultural references.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
flex /fleks/ B2	verb - to show off your muscles or abilities noun - the act of flexing
elastic /ɪˈlæstɪk/ B1	adjective - able to stretch and return to its original shape
swipe /swaɪp/ A2	verb - to move your finger across a screen
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ A2	adjective - made of plastic
twist /twɪst/ B1	verb - to turn something, or to be turned, around and around noun - the act of twisting
classic /ˈklæsɪk/ B1	adjective - typical or of a high quality noun - a thing that is the best of its kind
dress /dres/ A1	verb - to put clothes on yourself or someone else noun - a one-piece garment for women
tight /taɪt/ A2	adjective - fitting closely
flight /flaɪt/ A2	noun - the act of flying
stretch /stretʃ/ A2	verb - to extend one's body or a part of one's body noun - an act of stretching
performance /pərˈfɔːrməns/ B1	noun - an act of performing
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - an event put on for others to see verb - to allow someone to see something
unforgettable /ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbl/ B2	adjective - impossible or hard to forget
flexible /ˈfleksəbl/ B1	adjective - able to bend easily
body /ˈbɑːdi/ A1	noun - the whole physical structure of a human being
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth
bounce /baʊns/ A2	verb - to spring back after hitting something noun - an act of bouncing
acrobat /ˈækrəbæt/ B1	noun - an entertainer who performs difficult physical feats
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the surface of the earth
metaphor /ˈmetəfɔːr/ C1	noun - a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
rocks /rɒks/ A1	noun - a solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets
divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ B2	adjective - of, from, or like God or a god
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - sit on and control the movement of an animal (such as a horse) or a vehicle (such as a bicycle) noun - a journey on a horse or in a vehicle
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight

Key Grammar Structures

• Flex so hard, think I **am** elastic

  ➔ Present simple of the verb "to be"

  ➔ The verb "am" is the present simple form of "to be" used with the first-person singular pronoun "I".

• Dress so tight, gotta itty bum-bum

  ➔ Auxiliary verb "gotta" (informal for "have got to")

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "have got to", meaning "must" or "have to". It indicates obligation or necessity.

• Stretch so good, **gonna** leave a light on

  ➔ Contraction "gonna" (informal for "going to") - future intention

  ➔ "Gonna" is a colloquial contraction of "going to", used to express future plans or intentions.

• **I can be** so unforgettable

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + base form of the verb "be"

  ➔ "Can" is a modal verb that expresses ability or possibility. Here it's used to describe a potential state or quality.

• You'll **be calling** me Ms. Incredible

  ➔ Future continuous tense

  ➔ The future continuous tense is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. "You'll be calling" indicates an action of calling which will be happening in the future.

• I'm **flexible**

  ➔ Adjective

  ➔ The word "flexible" is an adjective describing a characteristic of Elastigirl.

• **Wrap** my body right 'round your world

  ➔ Imperative verb

  ➔ The verb "wrap" is in the imperative form, giving a command or instruction.

• I'm **gonna** bounce like an acrobat

  ➔ Contraction "gonna" (informal for "going to") - future intention

  ➔ "Gonna" is a colloquial contraction of "going to", used to express future plans or intentions.

• You **wanna** ride, you wanna ride-ide-ide

  ➔ Contraction "wanna" (informal for "want to")

  ➔ "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to".