Lyrics & Translation
Discover the story behind Destiny's Child's hit song "Jumpin' Jumpin'," a high-energy anthem that celebrates independence and the thrill of a night out. Dive into the lyrics and explore how this iconic track encourages listeners to embrace freedom and confidence on the dance floor.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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club /klʌb/ A1 |
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man /mæn/ A1 |
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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friends /frendz/ A1 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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home /həʊm/ A1 |
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ballers /ˈbɔːlərz/ B2 |
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pockets /ˈpɒkɪts/ A1 |
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hot /hɒt/ A2 |
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hair /hɛər/ A1 |
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nails /neɪlz/ A1 |
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outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ A2 |
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shoes /ʃuːz/ A1 |
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fellas /ˈfeləz/ A2 |
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sexy /ˈsek.si/ B1 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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ladies /ˈleɪdiz/ A1 |
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grown /ɡrəʊn/ A2 |
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find /faɪnd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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♪ Ladies leave your man at home ♪
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The sentence directly commands the listeners (ladies) to perform an action – leaving their men at home. The verb 'leave' is used without a subject, which is characteristic of imperatives.
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♪ Though he say he got a girl ♪
➔ Subjunctive mood (informal)
➔ The 'though' introduces a concessive clause. 'Say' is used to report speech, and the structure 'he say' is a colloquial, non-standard form often found in song lyrics. It implies a contrast between what he claims and the reality of the situation.
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♪ You got your hair done and your nails done too ♪
➔ Parallel structure with 'and'
➔ The phrase uses a parallel structure to emphasize the completeness of the preparation. 'Hair done' and 'nails done' are both past participles functioning as adjectives, describing the state of the subject. The 'too' adds emphasis.
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♪ If he try to stop you you're goin' off ♪
➔ First conditional (informal)
➔ This is a first conditional sentence expressing a likely outcome. 'If he try' (informal 'tries') is the condition, and 'you're goin' off' (you are going to react strongly) is the result. The use of 'goin'' is colloquial.
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