Karate – English Lyrics

• By: R3HAB, KSHMR

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of electronic music with "Karate" by R3HAB and KSHMR, a dynamic track that blends energetic beats with a martial arts theme. Experience how music and culture can intertwine, offering a unique and powerful listening experience. Explore the language of rhythm and sound as you discover the artistry behind this iconic collaboration.

[English]

Energy, give me energy

Energy, give me energy

Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

Just like karate

Bass a kick up

Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

Just like karate

Bass a kick up

Energy, give me energy

Energy, give me energy

Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

Just like karate

Bass a kick up

Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

Just like karate

Bass a kick up

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B1	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
air /ɛər/ A1	noun - the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
kick /kɪk/ A2	verb - to strike with the foot noun - a strike or blow with the foot
karate /kəˈrɑːti/ B2	noun - a Japanese martial art using striking techniques mainly with the hands and feet
bass /beɪs/ B2	noun - the lowest adult male singing voice or the lowest part in musical harmony
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
everybody /ˈɛvribɒdi/ A1	noun - every person; everyone

Key Grammar Structures

• Energy, give me energy

  ➔ Imperative with vocative

  ➔ The line uses the imperative mood with an understood subject; the verb "give" is in base form after the vocative "Energy".

• Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

  ➔ Let + object + bare infinitive (permissive/causative) in "let me see"

  ➔ In "let me see", the verb "let" introduces a permissive/causative sense; the subject is implicit and the following verb is in base form, here "see".

• Bass a kick up

  ➔ Present progressive marker in Patwa/Caribbean English: 'a' before the verb

  ➔ The phrase uses the Caribbean/Patwa feature where the particle "a" marks ongoing action before the verb "kick".

• Just like karate

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare; 'Just' as adverb intensifier

  ➔ The phrase forms a simile: it uses "like" to compare the subject with karate; the adverb "Just" adds emphasis.

• Energy, give me energy

  ➔ Repeated imperative with vocative for emphasis

  ➔ This line repeats the imperative to reinforce the request, with the vocative "Energy" continuing to address the energy personified.

• Everybody hand inna di air, let me see

  ➔ Repeated imperative-like structure with let-me-see clause

  ➔ The line repeats the imperative-like directive and the request in "let me see" to prompt audience action.

• Bass a kick up

  ➔ Repeat of the present-progressive marker in Patwa

  ➔ This line uses the Patwa present-progressive marker "a" before the verb; the subject is "Bass".