King of the Party – English Lyrics

• By: Major Lazer, Mr. Killa
• Album: Soca Storm

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the pulsating world of soca music with "King of the Party" by Major Lazer and Mr. Killa. This high-energy track offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the vibrant rhythms and communal spirit of Caribbean music. With its straightforward and empowering lyrics, you can quickly grasp common phrases used to energize a crowd, making it a fun and accessible entry point into the language and culture of soca.

[English]

I am the king of the party

We are the kings of the party

Are you ready?

Put yo hands up

Are you ready?

Put yo hands up

Are you ready?

Put yo hands up

Are you ready?

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

One, two, three, go

Yo

...

Just give me one [?]

Major Lazer, Mr. Killa

...

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

(Throw)

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

Put yo hands up

One, two, three, go

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
king /kɪŋ/ B1	noun - a male ruler of an independent state, especially one ruling by hereditary right.
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of people for pleasure.
ready /ˈredɪ/ A2	adjective - in a state of preparedness.
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
throw /θroʊ/ A2	verb - propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - move or travel.
major /ˈmeɪdʒər/ B2	adjective - important or serious.
lazer /ˈleɪzər/ B2	noun - a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on stimulated emission of radiation.
killa /ˈkɪlə/ B2	noun - slang term for someone skilled or impressive.