Jellyfish – English Lyrics

• By: Sigrid

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious energy of Sigrid's 'Jellyfish,' a vibrant indie-pop gem that encourages listeners to shed inhibitions and embrace authentic self-expression. Through its playful lyrics and Scandinavian summer vibe, you can explore themes of new connections and vulnerability in English. This song is special for its organic creation, marking Sigrid's first official co-producer credit, and offering a refreshing, carefree sound that's both catchy and meaningful.

[English]

I saw you from across the room

Looking shaky, concentrating

Missing all your social cues

And from that moment in the quiet, I decided

It's me and you, it's us against the world

...

Go on, move like a jellyfish

I'm into it even if it ain't deliberate

If you go dancing, I'll go dancing too

We're just two kids in a crowded room

Chemistry in awkward deliveries

Just me and you, and all our insecurities

If you go dancing, I'll go dancing too

If you're a loser then I'm just like you

...

Feel the beat is kicking in

And don't worry if you miss it

Move your feet and take it in

Let the music do the talking, 'til the morning

You know it's me and you

It’s us against the world

...

Go on, move like a jellyfish

I'm into it even if it ain't deliberate

If you go dancing, I'll go dancing too

We're just two kids in a crowded room

Chemistry in awkward deliveries

Just me and you, and all our insecurities

If you go dancing, I'll go dancing too

If you’re a loser then I'm just like you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ A2	noun - a sea creature with a soft body and stinging tentacles
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/ A2	adjective - filled with many people or things
chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ B1	noun - the emotional bond between people
awkward /ˈɔːkwərd/ B1	adjective - lacking social grace or confidence
insecurity /ˌɪnsɪˈkjuːrɪti/ B2	noun - lack of confidence or anxiety about oneself
deliberate /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ B2	adjective - done on purpose or intentionally
beat /biːt/ A2	noun - the rhythm of music
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to start or intensify
shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ B1	adjective - not strong or steady
concentrating /ˈkɒnsənˌtreɪtɪŋ/ B1	verb - focusing attention on something
cue /kjuː/ B2	noun - a signal for action
loser /ˈluːzər/ A2	noun - a person who fails or is unsuccessful
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A1	adjective - making little or no noise

Key Grammar Structures

• Looking shaky, concentrating

  ➔ Present participle used as an adjective

  ➔ The phrases "looking shaky" and "concentrating" describe the subject's ongoing actions, functioning as adjectives to provide more information.

• It's me and you, it's us against the world

  ➔ Emphatic pronoun + linking verb for emphasis

  ➔ The structure emphasizes the speaker’s connection with the other person, highlighting unity.

• Go on, move like a jellyfish

  ➔ Imperative verb + simile for instruction/description

  ➔ The verb "Go on" is a command telling someone to proceed; "like a jellyfish" is a simile illustrating how to move.

• Chemistry in awkward deliveries

  ➔ Noun phrase describing a situation

  ➔ The phrase functions as a descriptive noun phrase, emphasizing the social and emotional experience of awkward interactions.

• And don't worry if you miss it

  ➔ Conditional clause with "if"

  ➔ The phrase introduces a condition, where "if you miss it" sets a scenario that listeners are encouraged to not worry about.

• Move your feet and take it in

  ➔ Imperative verb + conjunction for advice

  ➔ The imperative commands the listener to act physically and mentally—by moving and absorbing the experience of music.

• You know it's me and you

  ➔ Declarative sentence with "know"

  ➔ This sentence states a fact or certainty, expressing reassurance or affirmation that the speaker and listener share a connection.