Go Off – English Lyrics

• By: M.I.A.

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into M.I.A.'s "Go Off," a powerful electronic and worldbeat track that pulsates with unwavering focus and a bold, self-assured message. This song, co-produced by Skrillex, offers a vibrant entry point into M.I.A.'s unique lyrical style and energetic soundscapes, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to connect with a global fusion of music and meaning.

[English]

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♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

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♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ PEOPLE LOVE POSITION ♪

♪ SO I STAY WAY UP ON A LEVEL ♪

♪ LIKE MY NAME IS LAYMAR AND YOU KNOW I'M NOT NORMAL ♪

♪ THERE IS NO COMPETITION ♪

♪ I'M GONNA TALK AND YOU GONNA LISTEN ♪

♪ I'M ON TEN LIKE MEN, EVEN BETTER THEN THEM ♪

♪ YEAH I DON'T LOSE FOCUS LIKE A GERMAN CALLED SVEN ♪

♪ MY THIRD EYE'S OPEN AND MY FOCUS AIN'T JOKING ♪

♪ YEAH YOU GOT IT WRONG, CAUSE MY FOCUS IS SO STRONG ♪

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♪ RUN-PAMA PAMA PA-PAMA PAMA PAMA ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ YEAH I'M PRESSING BUTTONS ♪

♪ DROPPING PINS ON POSITIONS ♪

♪ CAUSE MY WORDS GO FAR ♪

♪ AND THIS RAIN IS SO FOREIGN ♪

♪ YOU BLOW THE PLACE I LIVE IN WHILE ♪

♪ WATCH I COULD KEEP IT GOING ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM OFF ON THEM OFF ON THEM ♪

♪ SO CHECK UP ON YOUR MESSAGES ♪

♪ KNOW WHAT THE MESSAGE IS ♪

♪ LIKE ALIENS IN VILLAGES ♪

♪ WE'RE HERE FOR ALL AGES ♪

♪ FANS BACK HOME ♪

♪ GOT MY TRACKS BANG ON ♪

♪ YEAH YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ CAUSE MY FOCUS IS SO STRONG ♪

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♪ RUM PAMA PAMA PA-PAMA PAMA PAMA ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ ELECTRONIC VOCALIZING ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ AT LEAST YOU TELL YOUR CHILDREN I CAME FROM LONDON ♪

♪ START TALKING ABOUT ME LONG TIME LIKE SHE WAS RANDOM ♪

♪ WHEN I WAS IN YOUR LIFE FELLA, I WAS HELLA BOMB ♪

♪ BUT I HAD TO GO OFF JUST TO STAY STRONG ♪

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♪ ROM PAMA PAMA PA-PAMA PAMA PAMA ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪ ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪♪♪

♪ GO OFF ON EM ♪

♪ NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE ♪

♪ AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	noun - the center of interest or activity; attention verb - to direct one's attention or effort towards something
concentrate /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/ B1	verb - to direct one's attention or mental effort on a single object or problem
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - incorrect or mistaken; not morally right or just
position /pəˈzɪʃən/ B1	noun - a place where someone or something is located or has been put; a person's status or rank
level /ˈlɛvəl/ B1	noun - a point on a scale of intensity or amount; a flat surface
normal /ˈnɔːməl/ A2	adjective - conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected
competition /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/ B1	noun - the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to give one's attention to a sound
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to no longer have something; to fail to win a game or contest
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - not closed or blocked; accessible verb - to unclose or unblock
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform physically demanding tasks; not easily broken or damaged
button /ˈbʌtən/ A2	noun - a small disc or knob sewn to a garment or attached to a device, used for fastening or as a control switch
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - to let or make something fall; to decrease noun - a small amount of liquid; a fall or decline
foreign /ˈfɒrɪn/ B1	adjective - of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own; unfamiliar
message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a verbal, written, or recorded communication sent by or to a person or group
alien /ˈeɪliən/ B2	noun - a hypothetical or fictional being from another planet; a foreigner adjective - unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful; foreign
village /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, situated in a rural area
age /eɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed; a particular period of history
random /ˈrændəm/ B2	adjective - made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision; (slang) unusual or unexpected
bomb /bɒm/ B1	noun - an explosive device; (slang) something excellent or very successful

Key Grammar Structures

• NO FOCUS LOST, I CONCENTRATE

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to emphasize a habitual or general truth, highlighting the speaker's ongoing focus and concentration.

• AND NOW YOU GOT IT WRONG

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action that occurred in the past and has relevance to the present, emphasizing the mistake made by the listener.

• I’M GONNA TALK AND YOU GONNA LISTEN

  ➔ Future with 'gonna'

  ➔ The phrase uses the informal future marker 'gonna' to express intention or future action, emphasizing the speaker's authority and the listener's role.

• YEAH I DON’T LOSE FOCUS LIKE A GERMAN CALLED SVEN

  ➔ Simile with 'like'

  ➔ The phrase uses a simile with 'like' to compare the speaker's focus to that of a specific person, emphasizing the speaker's consistency.

• CAUSE MY FOCUS IS SO STRONG

  ➔ Adverb of degree 'so'

  ➔ The phrase uses the adverb of degree 'so' to intensify the adjective 'strong,' emphasizing the high level of the speaker's focus.

• WE’RE HERE FOR ALL AGES

  ➔ Present continuous for future arrangement

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense to indicate a future arrangement or purpose, emphasizing the inclusivity of the speaker's presence.

• BUT I HAD TO GO OFF JUST TO STAY STRONG

  ➔ Past simple with 'had to' for necessity

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense with 'had to' to express necessity or obligation in the past, emphasizing the speaker's determination to stay strong.