Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the sugary world of BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez's "Ice Cream," a song that blends Korean and English lyrics to create a unique pop experience. Explore flirty metaphors and catchy beats while discovering the fun language play that makes this track a delightful summer treat!
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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ice cream /aɪs kriːm/ A1 |
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sweet /swiːt/ A2 |
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cold /koʊld/ A1 |
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chill /tʃɪl/ B1 |
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treat /triːt/ B1 |
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look /lʊk/ A1 |
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catch /kætʃ/ A2 |
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frozen /ˈfroʊ.zən/ B1 |
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favorite /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ A2 |
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flavor /ˈfleɪ.vər/ B1 |
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jeans /dʒiːnz/ A1 |
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cherry /ˈtʃɛr.i/ A2 |
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melt /mɛlt/ B1 |
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pick /pɪk/ A2 |
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good /ɡʊd/ A1 |
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fast /fæst/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Even in the sun you know I keep it icy
➔ Use of 'even' for emphasis in comparative contexts.
➔ 'even' emphasizes that despite the sun, the speaker maintains a cool demeanor.
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You be poppin’ like a wheelie
➔ Use of 'be' as a subjunctive mood to describe ongoing or habitual action.
➔ 'be poppin’' indicates that someone is energetic, popular, or performing well, similar to saying 'are doing great'.
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I know that my heart could be so cold
➔ Modal verb 'could' used to express possibility or ability in a hypothetical sense.
➔ 'could' indicates possibility or potential, suggesting that the heart might be cold in certain circumstances.
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Diamonds on my wrist so he call me ice cream
➔ Use of 'so' as a coordinating conjunction to indicate result or cause-effect relationship.
➔ 'so' connects the presence of diamonds with the reason why he calls her 'ice cream', implying a cause-effect link.
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Keep it movin’ like my lease up
➔ Imperative form 'keep' used for commands or suggestions, with 'it' as the object.
➔ 'Keep it movin’' is a colloquial way of saying 'continue moving forward' or 'keep going'.
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Makin’ millis billis everyday
➔ Use of colloquial contractions 'makin’' and 'billis' meaning 'making' and 'bills' (money).
➔ 'makin’ millis billis’' indicates earning money daily in a colloquial, informal way.
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'Keep it movin’ like my lease up'
➔ Comparison using 'like' to indicate similarity or analogy.
➔ 'like' introduces a comparison, equating 'keeping it moving' to the situation where the lease has expired and needs renewal.
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