Hands in the Air – English Lyrics

• By: Gummibär

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Gummibär with "Hands in the Air"! This song is a fantastic way to engage with simple, repetitive English phrases that are easy to pick up, making it perfect for language learners. Its catchy Eurodance beat and straightforward lyrics encourage participation and embody pure, unadulterated fun, showcasing how music can be universally understood and enjoyed through energetic movement and simple commands.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a human arm that includes the fingers verb - to give or pass something to someone with the hand
put /pʊt/ A1	verb - to place something somewhere verb - to say something in a particular way (e.g., put it another way)
air /ɛər/ A1	noun - the invisible mixture of gases surrounding the Earth verb - to broadcast or transmit (e.g., to air a program)

Key Grammar Structures

• Everybody put your hands up

  ➔ Imperative mood, Pronoun (possessive)

  ➔ The verb "put" is in the imperative mood, giving a command. "Your" is a possessive pronoun.

• Put your hands, in the air

  ➔ Prepositional phrase, Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "in the air" functions as a prepositional phrase, indicating location. The verb "put" remains in the imperative mood.

• Put your hands up, up in the air

  ➔ Repetition, Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase "Put your hands up" is repeated. "Up in the air" functions as a prepositional phrase.

• Up, up, up, up, up, up, up, up, up

  ➔ Repetition, Adverb

  ➔ The word "up" is repeated multiple times, functioning as an adverb to emphasize the direction.

• Put your, put your, put your, put your, put your hands up

  ➔ Repetition with omission, Pronoun (possessive)

  ➔ The phrase "put your" is repeated multiple times, with the words omitted for emphasis and rhythm. "Your" is still a possessive pronoun.