Lost In Translation – English Lyrics

• By: Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, The Neighbourhood
• Album: Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the funky soundscape of The Neighbourhood's “Lost In Translation” and discover how the band blends disco vibes with introspective lyrics about communication struggles. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of modern relationships and emotional disconnect, all while grooving to its infectious beat.

[English]

I wonder if they see

That you don't belong to me

Wish that you would be mine, mine

Wish that you would be

I've been getting lost in translation

Trouble keeping up communication

We were having fun, now I can't wait to be done

Feels like I'm the only one that's sick of playing

Baby, why you gotta keep me hanging?

It's like an apple of temptation, oh yeah

You let me get a bite, out of sight, out of mind

Until I found a bruise on the other side

Time (time)

Ooh, do it to me one more

I've been getting lost in translation

Trouble keeping up communication

We were having fun, now I can't wait to be done

Feels like I'm the only one that's sick of playing

Sick (ooh, I'm)

Tired of people telling me be patient

Hey, trying to light the fire with no flame (no flame)

Tryna figure out what you're saying to me

I wish I didn't need you to explain (ooh)

Time (time)

Ooh, do it to me one more time (time)

Ooh, do it to me one more (do it to me, do it to me, do it to me one more time)

I've been getting lost in translation

Trouble keeping up communication

We were having fun, now I can't wait to be done

Feels like I'm the only one that's sick of playing

I've been getting lost in translation

Trouble keeping up communication

We were having fun, now I can't wait to be done

Feels like I'm the only one that's sick of playing

(Oh no, no, no, woo)

(Do it to me, do it to me, do it to me one more time)

(One more time, oh, oh)

(Do it to me, do it to me, do it to me one more time)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lost /lɒst/ B1	adjective - unable to find one's way; not knowing where one is adjective - unable to understand or follow something
translation /trænzˈleɪʃən/ B1	noun - the process of translating words or text from one language into another
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A2	noun - difficulties or problems verb - to cause problems or difficulties for someone
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ B1	noun - the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure adjective - amusing or enjoyable
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens
done /dʌn/ A1	adjective - completed; finished
sick /sɪk/ B1	adjective - affected by physical or mental illness adjective - intensely annoyed with or bored by something; fed up with
playing /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation
hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ B1	verb - suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part free verb - to keep someone in a state of uncertainty or suspense
apple /ˈæpəl/ A1	noun - the round fruit of a tree of the rose family, typically red or green and with crisp flesh
temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
bite /baɪt/ A2	verb - (of a person or animal) use the teeth to cut into or through something noun - an act of biting; a piece bitten off
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel verb - to be bothered by or to object to something
bruise /bruːz/ B1	noun - an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels verb - to inflict a bruise on (a part of the body)
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ B1	adjective - able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ A2	verb - make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ A2	verb - be the property of verb - be in the proper place

Key Grammar Structures

• I wonder if they see

  ➔ Present Simple in indirect questions

  ➔ The verb 'see' is in the Present Simple because it follows 'if' in an indirect question.

• Wish that you would be mine

  ➔ Subjunctive mood with 'wish'

  ➔ 'Would be' is used to express a wish or desire in the present or future.

• I've been getting lost in translation

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ 'Have been getting' indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

• Feels like I'm the only one

  ➔ Subjective construction with 'feel like'

  ➔ 'Feels like' is used to express a personal perception or opinion.

• Tryna figure out what you're saying

  ➔ Colloquial contraction of 'trying to'

  ➔ 'Tryna' is a colloquial shortening of 'trying to'.

• I wish I didn't need you to explain

  ➔ Subjunctive mood in 'wish' clause

  ➔ The structure 'wish + past tense' is used to express a desire for a different reality.

• Do it to me one more time

  ➔ Imperative mood with 'one more time'

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give a command or make a request.