Hello (Good To Be Back) – English Lyrics

• By: Scooter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the high-energy world of Scooter with "Hello! (Good to Be Back)," a quintessential techno track that showcases the group's signature sound. By exploring its lyrics and musical style, you'll gain insight into the structure and energy of electronic dance music, and appreciate Scooter's unique blend of genres.

[English]

This is Radio Freedom.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

H.P. Baxxter, soldier flex!

Bop down with my avirex.

As I wreck, check, recollect in full effect.

Along with a phat chain 'round my neck.

A distinct analogy: I couldn't care less.

Now let me know if you're good to go.

I say!

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

I say!

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Yeah!

Gonna chat on the mic to the E.N.D.

I'll take you by storm to the year 2G.

Like a hot rock, body shock to the top.

Don't stop, it's the ride of your life.

Hold on tight the whole night, 'cause you got the right.

Now let me know if you're good to go.

I say!

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Like a shotgun on the M.I.C.

I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

Spit quick 'cause I got the flow.

So let me know if you're good to go.

I say!

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back, good to be back.

Hello! Hello!

Did you miss me?

Hello! Hello!

Good to be back!

Yeah!

Hello! (Good to be back!)

Hello! (Good to be back!)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
radio /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/ A2	noun - a device that receives broadcast signals
freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ B1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
soldier /ˈsoʊl.dʒər/ B1	noun - a member of an army
flex /flɛks/ B2	verb - to bend or tighten a muscle verb (slang) - to show off one’s abilities or possessions
wreck /rɛk/ B2	noun - the remains of something that has been badly damaged verb - to destroy or ruin completely
recollect /ˌriː.kəˈlekt/ C1	verb - to remember something; to bring back to mind
chain /tʃeɪn/ B1	noun - a series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing
neck /nɛk/ A2	noun - the part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body
analogy /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/ C1	noun - a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification
storm /stɔːrm/ B2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, or snow verb - to attack or charge at with great force
rock /rɒk/ B1	noun - a naturally occurring solid mineral material verb - to move gently back and forth or side to side
shock /ʃɒk/ B2	noun - a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience verb - to cause someone to feel surprised or upset
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey on a vehicle or animal verb - to sit on and control a vehicle or animal
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
shotgun /ˈʃɒtˌgʌn/ B2	noun - a firearm that fires a spray of small shot
butterfly /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/ B1	noun - an insect with large, often brightly coloured wings
sting /stɪŋ/ B2	noun - a sharp, painful sensation caused by a bite or wound verb - to wound or pierce with a sharp-pointed object
flow /floʊ/ B2	noun - the movement of a fluid or the continuous progress of something verb - to move smoothly and continuously
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to fail to hit, reach, or make contact with something noun - an instance of failing to achieve something

Key Grammar Structures

• This is Radio Freedom.

  ➔ Demonstrative Pronoun and Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The word "This" is a demonstrative pronoun used to introduce or point to something specific, combined with the simple present tense of "to be" ("is") to state a fact.

• Good to be back, good to be back.

  ➔ Adjective Phrase with Infinitive Clause

  ➔ The adjective "Good" describes the feeling, and it's followed by the infinitive "to be back," which explains *what* is good. This structure expresses a sentiment about an action.

• Bop down with my avirex.

  ➔ Phrasal Verb (Imperative Mood)

  ➔ "Bop down" is a phrasal verb, a combination of a verb ("bop") and a preposition/adverb ("down") that creates a new meaning, often informal. Here, it's used as a command.

• As I wreck, check, recollect in full effect.

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction "As" for Simultaneous Actions

  ➔ The conjunction "As" introduces a subordinate clause, indicating that the actions "wreck, check, recollect" are happening at the same time as the main action (implied, or setting the scene for what follows).

• I couldn't care less.

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression with Modal Verb

  ➔ This is an idiom meaning complete indifference. The modal verb "couldn't" emphasizes the impossibility of caring even a tiny bit.

• Now let me know if you're good to go.

  ➔ Imperative with Conditional Clause

  ➔ The phrase "let me know" is an imperative (a command or request). It is followed by an "if" clause, which introduces a condition.

• Gonna chat on the mic to the E.N.D.

  ➔ Informal Future Tense ("gonna" / "going to")

  ➔ "Gonna" is an informal contraction of "going to," used to express an intention or a future plan.

• I'll take you by storm to the year 2G.

  ➔ Future Simple Tense and Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ "I'll take" is the contraction for "I will take," indicating a future action. "Take by storm" is an idiom meaning to achieve rapid and overwhelming success or popularity.

• Hold on tight the whole night, 'cause you got the right.

  ➔ Phrasal Verb and Informal Causal Conjunction

  ➔ "Hold on" is a phrasal verb meaning to grip firmly or wait. "'Cause" is an informal short form of "because," introducing a reason.

• I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

  ➔ Simile using "like"

  ➔ The word "like" is used here to make a comparison between the subject's actions ("float," "sting") and the characteristics of a "butterfly" and a "bee," creating a vivid image.