In Rave We Trust - Amateur Hour – English Lyrics

• By: Scooter

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the energetic world of German rave music with Scooter's 'In Rave We Trust - Amateur Hour.' This song is a fantastic entry point into the language and culture of European techno and happy hardcore. Through its repetitive and anthemic lyrics, you can learn key phrases and expressions of excitement and unity common in the rave scene. What makes this song special is its blend of a classic rock sample with Scooter's signature high-octane sound, creating a bridge between different musical eras while celebrating the timeless joy of the rave.

[English]

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She lets you know

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She tells you so

Wake up

Come on

Here we go

Thriller, I'm the dancefloor killer

Hot like a flame, make the whole place shiver

Lyrics, they flow like a river

Big in the game, yeah, I deliver

Call out my name and I'll bust your membrane

Get out your chops coming down like the rain

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She lets you know

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She tells you so

Yes

(Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She lets you know

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She tells you so)

Aha

Keep it up

Rock

Radical

Deedabadee, lyrical spitter

Words so clear, don't stop, don't litter

Insane, I can't explain, see the mountain, join the train

Call out my name and I'll bust your membrane

Get out your chops coming down like the rain

In rave we trust

Over the hills and far away

We found a place

Down in the subway

Quit nine to five and listen to our beautiful sounds

That keeps you alive

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She lets you know

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She tells you so

Ah

Yeah

Right

Amateur hour goes on and on

When you turn pro, you know

She lets you know (lets you know)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
amateur /ˈæm.ə.tjʊər/ B2	noun - a person who engages in an activity without professional skill or training adjective - non‑professional; done by a non‑expert
turn /tɜːn/ A2	verb - to rotate or cause to rotate; to change direction
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry or information
thriller /ˈθrɪl.ɚ/ B2	noun - a genre of literature, film, or music that is exciting and suspenseful
dancefloor /ˈdæns.floːr/ B2	noun - the floor or area where people dance, especially in a club or party
hot /hɒt/ A1	adjective - having a high temperature; producing heat
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - the visible, gaseous part of a fire
shiver /ˈʃɪv.ər/ B1	verb - to tremble slightly because of cold, fear, or excitement
flow /floʊ/ B2	verb - to move along in a continuous stream
deliver /dɪˈlɪv.ər/ B2	verb - to bring and hand over something to the intended recipient
membrane /ˈmem.breɪn/ C1	noun - a thin layer of tissue that covers or lines a structure or organ
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water that falls from clouds in drops
radical /ˈræd.ɪ.kəl/ B2	adjective - relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; extreme
lyrical /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kəl/ C1	adjective - expressive of personal emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - extremely foolish or crazy; not of sound mind
mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ A2	noun - a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
rave /reɪv/ B2	noun - a large dance party featuring electronic music and light shows
trust /trʌst/ A2	verb - to have confidence in someone or something
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ B1	adjective - pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
sounds /saʊndz/ B1	noun - audible vibrations; noises

Key Grammar Structures

• Amateur hour goes on and on

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense with 'goes on' to indicate an action that is ongoing and continuous.

• When you turn pro, you know

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction

  ➔ The word 'when' is a subordinating conjunction introducing a dependent clause that expresses a condition or time.

• She lets you know

  ➔ Present simple tense with modal verb

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense with the modal verb 'lets' to express a habitual or general action.

• Wake up / Come on / Here we go

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ These phrases are in the imperative mood, used to give commands or exhortations.

• Hot like a flame, make the whole place shiver

  ➔ Simile and causative verb

  ➔ 'Like a flame' is a simile comparing 'hot' to a flame, and 'make' is a causative verb indicating causing an action.

• Call out my name and I'll bust your membrane

  ➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ The phrase uses a Type 1 conditional sentence with 'and I'll bust' to express a likely result if the condition is met.

• In rave we trust

  ➔ Emphatic structure

  ➔ The phrase uses an emphatic structure with 'In... we trust' to strongly express belief or confidence.

• Quit nine to five and listen to our beautiful sounds

  ➔ Coordination with 'and'

  ➔ The phrase uses the coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses: 'Quit nine to five' and 'listen to our beautiful sounds'.