MMMBop – English Lyrics

• By: Hanson

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a musical journey with Hanson's iconic "MMMBop" and unlock not just its catchy pop melodies, but also the surprisingly profound English lyrics about the transient nature of life and lasting relationships. This song offers a unique opportunity to appreciate how simple, relatable language can convey deep philosophical thoughts, making it an engaging and special piece for language learners to explore.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ B2	noun - the way in which two or more people or things are connected
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of a living being
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical or emotional discomfort
strife /straɪf/ C1	noun - conflict or struggle
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to rotate or change direction noun - a change in direction or an opportunity to act
care /keər/ A2	verb - to feel concern for someone or something noun - attention, concern, or assistance
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to keep or grasp something
old /oʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived for many years
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - to fail to keep possession of something
hair /heər/ A1	noun - the thin strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
plant /plænt/ A1	verb - to put seeds or a young plant into the ground so it can grow noun - a living organism that typically grows in a permanent location
seed /siːd/ A1	noun - the unit from which a plant grows
flower /ˈflaʊər/ A1	noun - the brightly coloured part of a plant that produces seeds
rose /roʊz/ A1	noun - a type of flowering plant known for its fragrant, layered blossoms
grow /ɡroʊ/ A2	verb - to increase in size, number, or develop over time
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ B2	noun - something kept hidden or unknown
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ A2	noun - a small white flower with a yellow centre, common in gardens