Meet The Plastics – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "Mean Girls" with Reneé Rapp's electrifying performance of "Meet The Plastics"! This song is not just a catchy anthem of high school royalty; it's a fantastic way to immerse yourself in modern English slang and conversational dynamics. Learn how to express confidence (and perhaps a touch of 'mean girl' sass!) while experiencing the witty lyricism that makes this musical number so memorable. What makes it special is Reneé Rapp's commanding vocal delivery and the song's integral role in defining the film's central characters and themes, offering a fun and engaging entry point into the language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or words by which someone or something is known
deal /diːl/ A2	noun - an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit
fear /fɪər/ B1	verb - to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong feeling of affection for (someone)
stare /steər/ B1	verb - look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open
real /ˈriːəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing or occurring; not imagined or pretended
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
looks /lʊks/ A2	noun - a person's appearance, especially concerning their face
drunk /drʌŋk/ B1	adjective - affected by alcohol to the extent of impaired physical and mental control
power /ˈpaʊər/ A2	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality
school /skuːl/ A1	noun - an institution for educating children
leg /leɡ/ A1	noun - each of the limbs on which a person or animal moves and stands
prettiest /ˈprɪtiɪst/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
poison /ˈpɔɪzən/ B1	noun - a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed
filter /ˈfɪltər/ B1	noun - a porous material through which a liquid or gas is passed to separate out contained impurities
care /keər/ A2	verb - feel concern or interest; attach importance to something
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - be aware of (something) through touching

Key Grammar Structures

• My name is Regina George

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'to be' for self-introduction

  ➔ Uses the verb 'is' from 'to be' to identify or describe oneself.

• I've got money and looks

  ➔ Present perfect tense with 'have got' for possession

  ➔ Expresses possession of something using 'have got' in the present tense.

• This whole school humps my leg

  ➔ Present simple tense with third person singular verb 'humps'

  ➔ Uses third person singular form 'humps' for the verb in the present tense.

• I'm the prettiest poison you've ever seen

  ➔ Superlative adjective 'prettiest' to compare qualities

  ➔ Uses superlative form 'prettiest' to indicate the highest degree among qualities.

• That filter you use looks just like me

  ➔ Third person singular present tense 'looks' with simile 'just like'

  ➔ Uses the verb 'looks' in the present tense with a simile to compare resemblance.

• And I am a massive deal

  ➔ Simple declarative sentence with 'am' as the verb of 'to be'

  ➔ States a fact about oneself using the verb 'am' in a simple sentence.

• And I am a massive deal (uh-oh)

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis, same as previous sentence

  ➔ Repeats the same sentence structure to emphasize the statement.

• I don't care who you are

  ➔ Present simple tense with negative form 'don't care'

  ➔ Expresses indifference using the negative form of 'care' in the present tense.