House Party – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Subtronics
• Album: SHOCKWAVE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of "House Party" by Marshmello and Subtronics! This track is a perfect example of modern dubstep, showcasing energetic beats and playful lyrics. Explore how the artists blend their unique styles to create a memorable and intense listening experience, perfect for learning about rhythm and collaboration in music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of people for pleasure
showed /ʃoʊd/ A2	verb - past tense of show - to allow to be seen
acting /ˈæktɪŋ/ B1	verb - the art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, movies, or television verb - to behave in a certain way
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged, extremely enthusiastic
started /ˈstɑːrtɪd/ A2	verb - past tense of start - begin
moshpits /ˈmɒʃpɪts/ B2	noun - a crowd at a rock or punk concert where people dance wildly and aggressively
helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ B1	noun - a protective covering for the head
underneath /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/ B1	adverb - below or under something
cyclops /ˈsaɪklɒps/ C1	noun - a giant with one eye in the middle of its forehead (mythology)
trickshot /ˈtrɪkʃɒt/ B2	noun - a shot made with a difficult or unusual technique
bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ B2	noun - the center of a target, often used figuratively to mean perfect accuracy

Key Grammar Structures

• I was at a house party and Marshmello showed up

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense (I was at) and Simple Past Tense (Marshmello showed up)

  ➔ The past continuous describes an ongoing action in the past ('I was at'), while the simple past describes a completed action ('Marshmello showed up'). This contrast highlights the sequence of events.

• He was acting crazy, he started all these moshpits

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense (He was acting) and Simple Past Tense (he started)

  ➔ Again, the past continuous ('He was acting') describes an ongoing behavior, while the simple past ('he started') indicates a specific action that initiated a consequence (the moshpits).

• And then he took his helmet off

  ➔ Simple Past Tense (took, off)

  ➔ The simple past tense describes a completed action in the past. The preposition 'off' indicates removal.

• Underneath his helmet, he's a cyclops

  ➔ Present Simple Tense (he's)

  ➔ The present simple is used to describe a characteristic or a state of being. Here, it describes a surprising revelation about Marshmello's appearance.

• Subtronics Yeah

  ➔ Interjection (Yeah)

  ➔ 'Yeah' is an interjection expressing agreement or affirmation.

• Bullseye

  ➔ Exclamation

  ➔ 'Bullseye' is an exclamation, often used to express a perfect hit or a successful outcome.

• Trickshot

  ➔ Noun

  ➔ 'Trickshot' refers to a skillful or impressive feat, often in gaming or performance contexts. It adds to the overall playful and energetic vibe of the song.