Get Some – English Lyrics

• By: Lykke Li
• Album: Wounded Rhymes

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is an engaging way to understand cultural nuances, and Lykke Li's "Get Some" offers a fascinating study in lyrical subtext and metaphor. By exploring the song's lyrics, learners can delve into themes of power and gender dynamics, and see how a non-native English speaker uses provocative language to convey a complex message. The song's driving rhythm and clear, repetitive chorus also make it an accessible and memorable track for language practice.

[English]

Don't pull your pants before I go down

Don't turn away this is my time

Don't make demands, I don't take none

Just say a prayer that it gon' get done

Don't pull your pants before I go down

Don't turn away this is my time

Like a shotgun needs an outcome

I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some!

Like a shotgun needs an outcome

I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some!

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm

Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong

Got you 'round my finger like a lonely lover's charm

Like a lonely lover's charm

...

And 'cause I can I'm gon' go west

Just like a man, I'm the fortress

Like the shotgun I can't be outdone

I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some

Like the shotgun needs an outcome

I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some!

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm

Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong

Got you 'round my finger like a lonely lover's charm

...

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm

Go ahead, go way low in my honey lovin' arms

Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no wrong

Got you 'round my finger like a lonely lover's charm

Like a lonely lover's charm

Like a lonely lover's charm

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
pull /pʊl/ A2	verb - to move something towards yourself or in a particular direction by force. verb - (informal, with 'down') to take off an item of clothing, especially trousers.
pants /pænts/ A2	noun - a piece of clothing covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to move in a circle around a central point, or to make something do this. verb - to change direction.
demands /dɪˈmændz/ B1	noun - strong requests.
prayer /prɛər/ B1	noun - the act of speaking to God or a god, or a statement made during this.
shotgun /ˈʃɒtˌɡʌn/ B2	noun - a type of gun that fires a lot of small metal balls at one time.
outcome /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ B2	noun - the result or effect of an action, situation, or event.
prostitute /ˈprɒs.tɪ.tʃuːt/ C1	noun - a person who has sex for money.
harm /hɑːrm/ B1	noun - physical or mental damage or injury. verb - to hurt someone or damage something.
honey /ˈhʌn.i/ B1	noun - a sweet, sticky yellow-brown substance made by bees. noun - (as a term of endearment) a sweet or kind person, often used to address someone affectionately.
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at the end.
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - incorrect or not true. adjective - not morally right or acceptable. noun - an act that is morally bad or illegal.
lonely /ˈləʊn.li/ B1	adjective - unhappy because you are not with other people.
lover /ˈlʌv.ər/ B1	noun - a person who someone has a romantic or sexual relationship with.
charm /tʃɑːrm/ B1	noun - a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something. noun - a small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet, often thought to bring good luck.
fortress /ˈfɔːr.trəs/ B2	noun - a large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended against attack.
outdone /ˌaʊtˈdʌn/ C1	verb (past participle of outdo) - to be surpassed or exceeded in achievement or performance.
west /west/ A2	noun - the direction toward the point where the sun sets. adverb - in or towards the west.

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't pull your pants before I go down

  ➔ Negative imperative

  ➔ The use of 'Don't' before the verb 'pull' creates a negative imperative, instructing the listener not to perform the action.

• Just say a prayer that it gon' get done

  ➔ Subjunctive mood

  ➔ The phrase 'that it gon' get done' uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or desire, indicating uncertainty or a condition.

• Like a shotgun needs an outcome

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'Like a shotgun needs an outcome' is a simile, comparing the situation to a shotgun needing a result, using 'like' to draw the comparison.

• I'm your prostitute, you gon' get some!

  ➔ Future contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'you gon' get some' uses a future contraction of 'going to', indicating a future action in a casual or emphatic way.

• Go ahead, go way low, where I can do no harm

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The phrase 'Go ahead, go way low' uses parallel structure with repeated verbs to emphasize the actions, creating a rhythmic effect.

• Got you 'round my finger like a lonely lover's charm

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'like a lonely lover's charm' is a simile, comparing the control to a charm, using 'like' to draw the comparison.

• Just like a man, I'm the fortress

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'Just like a man' is a simile, comparing the speaker to a man, using 'like' to draw the comparison.

• Like the shotgun I can't be outdone

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'Like the shotgun' is a simile, comparing the speaker to a shotgun, using 'like' to draw the comparison.