Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and "Jump" by Julia Michaels offers a great opportunity to explore modern English pop lyrics. The song uses conversational and metaphorical language to express the universal feeling of cautiously entering a new relationship. What makes it special is the blend of Julia's introspective pop songwriting with Trippie Redd's raw, emotive rap verse, providing a dynamic learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Can we do that tomorrow?
➔ Modal verb + infinitive for future possibility
➔ The modal "can" is followed by the base form "do" to ask about a possible action in the future.
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I need space, I told you yesterday.
➔ Simple Past Tense
➔ The verb "told" is in the **simple past** to describe an action that happened at a specific time "yesterday".
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Because now you're moving in on my skin.
➔ Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense
➔ The verb phrase "are moving" is in the **present continuous** to describe an action that is happening right now.
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I've been hurt before.
➔ Present Perfect Passive
➔ "Have been" + past participle "hurt" forms the **present perfect passive**, showing a past experience that is relevant now.
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I'm trying not to think about it often.
➔ Gerund after "try" + negative infinitive
➔ "Trying" is a **gerund** that acts as the object of "am"; the phrase "not to think" is a **negative infinitive** showing what is being avoided.
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Even though I'm cautious,
➔ Concessive clause with "even though"
➔ "Even though" introduces a **concessive clause** that acknowledges a contrast: despite being cautious, the speaker still feels something.
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I wish I'd never met you in the first place.
➔ "Wish" + past perfect for unreal past wishes
➔ "Wish" is followed by a **past perfect** clause ("had never met") to express a regret about something that did not happen in the past.
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Don't throw your love away.
➔ Imperative mood
➔ "Don't" + base verb "throw" forms a **negative imperative**, giving a direct command not to do something.
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All I do is jump right into your arms.
➔ "All + subject + verb + be + verb" structure
➔ The pattern **All I do is + verb** emphasizes the speaker's habitual action: "All I do is jump" means the only thing I do is jump.
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