Imma Be Rocking That Body – English Lyrics

• By: The Black Eyed Peas
• Album: The E.N.D.

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energetic slang and confident declarations of The Black Eyed Peas' 'Imma Be Rocking That Body.' This medley of two songs offers a great opportunity to learn modern English slang like 'Imma be' ('I'm going to be') while immersing yourself in the confident and celebratory language of success and partying. The futuristic and high-energy nature of the music and videos make it a fun and memorable way to engage with the language.

[English]

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be in the club, rockin' that body

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be in the place, gettin' so crazy

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be in your face, tryin' to hit that

I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

I'mma be everywhere, every, every place

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
be /biː/ A1	verb - to exist or live; to have the specified quality or nature
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - an organization or association of people with shared interests; a place for entertainment and socializing, especially at night
rockin' /ˈrɒkɪŋ/ B1	verb - moving or causing to move gently backwards and forwards or side to side; performing rock music; wearing or displaying (something) in a confident or stylish way
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal; the main part of a person's or animal's body, excluding the head, limbs, and tail
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position, point, or area in space; a building or area used for a particular purpose
gettin' /ˈɡetɪŋ/ A1	verb - coming to have or hold (something); obtaining, acquiring, or receiving
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; extremely enthusiastic or eager; wildly foolish or illogical
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal; an expression shown on the face
tryin' /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - making an effort to do or achieve something; attempting
hit /hɪt/ A2	verb - bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully; reach (a target); affect adversely
everywhere /ˈevriweə/ A2	adverb - in or to all places; everywhere

Key Grammar Structures

• I'mma be, I'mma be, I'mma be

  ➔ Future tense with 'gonna' contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'I'mma be' is a colloquial contraction of 'I am going to be', indicating future actions.

• I'mma be in the club, rockin' that body

  ➔ Present participle with 'rockin''

  ➔ The word 'rockin'' is the present participle form of 'rock', used to describe an ongoing action.

• I'mma be in the place, gettin' so crazy

  ➔ Present participle with 'gettin''

  ➔ The word 'gettin'' is the present participle form of 'get', used to describe an ongoing action.

• I'mma be everywhere, every, every place

  ➔ Adverbial use of 'everywhere' and 'every place'

  ➔ The words 'everywhere' and 'every place' are used as adverbs to indicate location in a general sense.