Gnarly – English Lyrics

• By: KATSEYE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant and intentionally chaotic world of KATSEYE's "Gnarly," a hyperpop track that not only delivers an infectious beat but also offers a unique window into modern English slang and internet culture. The song playfully uses the word "gnarly" to describe everything from "boba tea" to "Tesla," showcasing how a single word can carry multiple, often contradictory, meanings. Learning English through "Gnarly" provides a fun and engaging way to grasp contemporary idioms and understand the tongue-in-cheek humor prevalent in Gen Z communication. Its bold lyrics and experimental sound make it a special and unforgettable listen, challenging listeners to embrace its absurdity and confidence.

[English]

They could describe everything

with one single word.

You know?

Like,

# Boba tea, gnarly #

# Robotics, gnarly #

# Fried chicken, gnarly #

# Partyin' in the Hollywood Hills #

# This song, gnarly #

# Oh my god that new beat #

# Oh my god is this real? #

# Oh, we're a session gang, gang #

# Oh, we're going out tonight, gang, gang #

# Oh my god this song is so lit, congratulations #

# Now you be like gang #

# Gang gang gang gang gang #

# Gnarly #

# Gnarly #

# Everything's gnarly #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Everything's gnarly #

# Hottie, hottie #

# They ain't just a hobby #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Obvi, obvi #

# They be tryna copy #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Gnarly #

# Making beats for a boring dumb chick #

# [muted] gnarly #

# Gnarly #

# Don't talk to me #

# You're gnarly #

# I'm not #

# It's giving gnarly #

# Jealous of my mansion? #

# Yeah, the view is [muted] #

# Gnarly #

# Everything's gnarly #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Everything's gnarly #

# Hottie, hottie #

# This ain't just a hobby #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Gnarly #

# Obvi, obvi #

# They be tryna copy #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly, #

# Na-na-na-na-na-gnarly #

# I'm legit, #

# I'm legit #

# Everything's gnarly #

[CHEERING]

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gnarly /ˈnɑːrli/ B2	adjective - excellent, cool; also rough or difficult
legit /lɪˈdʒɪt/ B1	adjective - genuine, authentic; acceptable or credible
hottie /ˈhɒti/ B2	noun - an attractive, good‑looking person (usually a woman)
obvi /ˈɒbvi/ C1	adverb - short for “obviously”; clearly, without doubt
session /ˈsɛʃən/ B1	noun - a period of time devoted to a particular activity
gang /ɡæŋ/ A2	noun - a group of people, often with a shared purpose or identity
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - the rhythmic pattern in music; a percussion sound verb - to strike repeatedly; to defeat
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering for enjoyment verb - to celebrate with a party
Hollywood /ˈhɒliwʊd/ B1	noun - district of Los Angeles famous for the US film industry
mansion /ˈmænʃən/ B2	noun - a large, impressive house
view /vjuː/ A2	noun - the sight or scenery that can be seen
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B1	adjective - feeling envy towards another's advantages or success
boring /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ A2	adjective - uninteresting; dull
dumb /dʌm/ A2	adjective - stupid; lacking intelligence
chick /tʃɪk/ B1	noun - a young woman (slang)
copy /ˈkɒpi/ B1	verb - to duplicate something; to imitate
giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - present participle of “give”; providing or supplying
making /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ B1	verb - present participle of “make”; creating or producing
talk /tɔːk/ A2	verb - to speak or converse
lit /lɪt/ B2	adjective - slang for exciting, excellent, or fashionable