Gnarly – English Lyrics

• By: KATSEYE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic and playfully absurd world of KATSEYE's "Gnarly"! This bold hyperpop track is a fantastic way to explore the nuances of English slang, particularly how one word like "gnarly" can hold multiple, even contradictory, meanings depending on context. The song's intentional use of bizarre and random English lyrics, coupled with its confident and unapologetic delivery, offers a unique and memorable listening experience that encourages a deeper understanding of modern colloquialisms and cultural commentary.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gnarly /ˈnɑːrli/ B2	adjective - difficult, challenging, or cool
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests
session /ˈsɛʃən/ B1	noun - a meeting or series of meetings of a group
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - a rhythmic unit in music
view /vjuː/ B1	noun - the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place
copy /ˈkɑːpi/ B1	verb - to make a similar or identical version of something
lit /lɪt/ B2	adjective - exciting or excellent
mansion /ˈmænʃən/ B2	noun - a large, impressive house
shit /ʃɪt/ B2	noun - something worthless or of poor quality
hottie /ˈhɑːti/ B2	noun - an attractive person

Key Grammar Structures

• You know? Like Boba tea (gnarly), Tesla (gnarly)

  ➔ Colloquial expressions

  ➔ The phrase "You know?" is a common colloquial expression used to engage the listener.

• Oh my God, this song's so lit, congratulations

  ➔ Exclamatory sentences

  ➔ The phrase "Oh my God" is an exclamatory expression used to convey strong emotion.

• I'm the shit, I'm the shit

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "I'm the shit" emphasizes the speaker's confidence and self-importance.

• Everything's gnarly

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "Everything's gnarly" uses the present continuous tense to describe a current state.

• Don't talk to me, you're gnarly

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "Don't talk to me" is in the imperative mood, giving a command or instruction.

• Yeah, the view is fucking gnarly

  ➔ Adverbial intensifiers

  ➔ The word "fucking" is used as an adverbial intensifier to emphasize the adjective "gnarly."

• Now you be like, 'Gang'

  ➔ Colloquial future tense

  ➔ The phrase "you be like" is a colloquial way to express what someone will say or do in the future.