Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the confident and empowering world of K-pop with KISS OF LIFE's "Igloo." This track is not just a song, but a lesson in self-assurance and charisma. By exploring its catchy lyrics and dynamic music, learners can grasp contemporary English slang and expressions while enjoying a vibrant performance that celebrates individuality and boldness.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ B1 |
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melt /mɛlt/ A2 |
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venom /ˈvɛnəm/ B2 |
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feening /ˈfiːnɪŋ/ C1 |
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figure /ˈfɪɡjər/ B1 |
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cash /kæʃ/ A2 |
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perfume /pɜːrˈfjuːm/ B1 |
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lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ B2 |
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schedule /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ B1 |
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disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/ A2 |
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dumb /dʌm/ B1 |
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doubled down /ˈdʌbəld daʊn/ C1 |
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cool /kuːl/ B1 |
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bitter /ˈbɪtər/ B1 |
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sweet /swiːt/ A1 |
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hot /hɑt/ A1 |
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trust /trʌst/ A2 |
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running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1 |
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regular /ˈrɛɡjələr/ A2 |
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skirt /skɜːrt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'ma back up every word, yeah
➔ Informal Future ("Be going to")
➔ "I'ma" is a common informal contraction of "I am going to," used to express a future intention or plan. It's equivalent to "I'm going to back up every word."
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But it's never what you think, trust
➔ Noun Clause with "what"
➔ The phrase "what you think" functions as a noun clause, acting as the complement of the verb "is." "What" here means "the thing that."
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I can melt an igloo, yeah, 'cause I'm so dang hot
➔ Modal Verb "can" (Ability)
➔ The modal verb "can" expresses the speaker's ability or capability to perform an action, in this case, to "melt an igloo."
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I got everything you, that you're feening for
➔ Relative Clause (Defining)
➔ "That you're feening for" is a defining relative clause that modifies "everything," specifying what "everything" refers to. "That" introduces the clause.
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Throw in some cash, make 'em put in that work
➔ Causative Verb "make"
➔ The causative verb "make" is used to show that one person or thing causes another person or thing to do something. The structure is "make + object + base form of the verb." ('em is a contraction of them).
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Whether it rains or it's sunny (huh)
➔ Correlative Conjunctions "Whether...or"
➔ "Whether...or" is a pair of correlative conjunctions used to present two or more possibilities or alternatives, indicating that it does not matter which one is true.
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Best believe I keep 'em running back (yeah)
➔ Verb "keep" + Object + Present Participle
➔ The structure "keep + object + present participle (verb-ing)" means to cause someone or something to continue doing an action or to remain in a certain state.
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Every summer I come out, make 'em disappear like clouds
➔ Adverbial Phrase of Frequency "Every + Noun"
➔ "Every summer" is an adverbial phrase that indicates how often an action occurs, functioning similarly to an adverb of frequency. It describes a recurring event.
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He doubled down on that text, says that I'm the only one
➔ Reporting Verb with Noun Clause
➔ "Says that I'm the only one" uses the reporting verb "says" followed by a noun clause introduced by "that" (which can often be omitted). The noun clause acts as the direct object of "says," reporting what he said.
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