FINAL BOSS – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA
• Album: PRINCESS OF POWER

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into MARINA's "FINAL BOSS" to experience a masterclass in modern pop lyricism, where English idioms meet video game metaphors. You'll learn powerful expressions of defiance and independence, set to an electrifying synth-pop beat that makes the language lessons unforgettable. This song is special for its unique blend of personal introspection and playful, yet poignant, storytelling, making it a vibrant and engaging way to enhance your English vocabulary.

[English]

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

THAT’S A GUN AND I’M SHOUTING YOUR NAME

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

THAT’S MY SUN SHINING DOWN ON YOUR RAIN

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

LOOK WHAT YOU DONE

GOT NOTHING LEFT TO SAY

(BOOM BOOM BOOM)

WHEN I’M DONE

MY MIND CANNOT BE CHANGED

ARE YOU IN THE MOOD TO LOSE ME AGAIN?

ARE YOU IN THE MOOD TO BE ENTERTAINED?

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS IN THE VIDEO GAME

ONCE I’M DONE YOU’LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS, I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

LIKE A SAMURAI DON’T CARE IF I LIVE OR DIE

CAUSE FUCK IT BABY I CAN’T BE YOUR FALL GUY

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

GUESS I BEAT YOU AT YOUR OWN GAME

I’M FUCKING SICK OF YOU BULLYING ME

YOU ONLY DID IT CAUSE I ACTED SO SWEET

YOU DON’T LIKE ANYTHING YOU CAN’T CONTROL

BUT NOW THAT MEANS THAT YOU END UP ON YOUR OWN

ARE YOU IN THE MOOD TO LOSE ME AGAIN?

ARE YOU IN THE MOOD TO BE ENTERTAINED?

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS IN THE VIDEO GAME

ONCE I’M DONE YOU’LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS, I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

LIKE A SAMURAI DON’T CARE IF I LIVE OR DIE

CAUSE FUCK IT BABY I CAN’T BE YOUR FALL GUY

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

GUESS I BEAT YOU AT YOUR OWN GAME

NOW I KNOW ALL YOUR GAMES

PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEVER CHANGE

FINISH HIM!

THANK YOU, MARIO

BUT OUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS, I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

LIKE A SAMURAI DON’T CARE IF I LIVE OR DIE

CAUSE FUCK IT BABY I CAN’T BE YOUR FALL GUY

YOU’RE THE FINAL BOSS, I’M YOUR RIVAL

BUT YOU CAN’T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE, NO

I KNOW ALL YOUR GAMES

PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEVER CHANGE

IF I KILL YOU, LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

GUESS I BEAT YOU AT YOUR OWN GAME

GAME OVER.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or words by which someone or something is known verb - give a name to
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere verb - fall as rain
mind /maɪnd/ A2	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.
mood /muːd/ B1	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling.
lose /luːz/ A1	verb - be deprived of (something) or cease to have or retain (something).
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or chance.
boss /bɒs/ A2	noun - a person who is in charge of a worker or organization.
rival /ˈraɪvəl/ B2	noun - a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. adjective - competing
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
samurai /ˈsæmʊraɪ/ B2	noun - a member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.
guy /ɡaɪ/ A2	noun - a man
sick /sɪk/ A2	adjective - affected by physical or mental illness.
bully /ˈbʊli/ B1	verb - seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salty, sour, or bitter.
kill /kɪl/ A2	verb - cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing).

Key Grammar Structures

• THAT’S A GUN AND I’M SHOUTING YOUR NAME

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ I'M SHOUTING indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking. The present continuous, formed with "be" + verb-ing, describes ongoing or temporary actions.

• LOOK WHAT YOU DONE

  ➔ Ellipsis/Informal Grammar (Past Participle)

  ➔ This is an informal contraction of "Look what you HAVE done". The auxiliary verb "have" is omitted, which is common in colloquial speech but grammatically incorrect in formal contexts.

• WHEN I’M DONE MY MIND CANNOT BE CHANGED

  ➔ Passive Voice (cannot be changed)

  ➔ "My mind CANNOT BE CHANGED" uses the passive voice. The subject (my mind) receives the action (being changed) rather than performing it. It is formed using "be" + past participle.

• ARE YOU IN THE MOOD TO LOSE ME AGAIN?

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The phrase "TO LOSE ME AGAIN" uses the infinitive form of the verb "to lose" to express the purpose or intention. It explains why someone might be "in the mood".

• LIKE A SAMURAI DON’T CARE IF I LIVE OR DIE

  ➔ Zero Conditional (Implied)

  ➔ Although not explicitly structured as an "if" clause, it implies a general truth: a samurai doesn't care *whether* they live or die, suggesting a characteristic disregard for self-preservation. The conditional is implied in the comparison.

• CAUSE FUCK IT BABY I CAN’T BE YOUR FALL GUY

  ➔ Modal Verb of inability + Passive voice (to be + past participle)

  ➔ "CAN’T BE" + "YOUR FALL GUY" (passive) implies the subject is unable to allow themselves to be placed into the role of a scapegoat. It highlights a refusal of a forced action.

• YOU DON’T LIKE ANYTHING YOU CAN’T CONTROL

  ➔ Relative Clause (defining)

  ➔ The clause "YOU CAN'T CONTROL" is a defining relative clause modifying "ANYTHING". It specifies what kind of "anything" the person doesn't like.

• IF I KILL YOU, LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ This is a first conditional sentence, indicating a possible condition and its probable result. The structure is: IF + present simple, will + base form.