Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Kings of Leon's "Mustang," a vibrant rock track that offers a unique lens into American English. Through its compelling lyrics and the playful yet profound question, "Are you a mustang or a kitty?", you can explore vocabulary related to identity, freedom, and societal pressures. The song's energetic sound and relatable themes make it a special and engaging piece for language learners, encouraging deeper understanding of both the words and the cultural nuances they convey.
[English]
[CITY SOUNDS]♪♪♪
♪ IF YOU’RE FREE TOMORROW DON’T MAKE ANY PLANS ♪
♪ WE CAN GO TO SYLVAN PARK AND KICK OVER TRASH CANS ♪
♪ LOVE IS ALL AROUND ME EVERYWHERE I TURN ♪
♪ IS THAT THE SMELL OF FALL OR THE CITY BURNED ♪
♪ THERE’S A MUSTANG IN THE CITY ♪
♪ AND IT’S CALLING ME OUT ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ WHAT ARE YOU ALL ABOUT ♪
♪ THERE’S A GOLDEN GLOBE IN MY OFFICE SPACE ♪
♪ A MUSCLE MAGAZINE NEXT TO THE TOILET ♪
♪ I’M GETTING BIG AND STRONG JUST THINKING ABOUT IT ♪
♪ AND I CAN FEEL THE HEAT OF THE WATER RISE ♪
♪ THERE’S A MUSTANG IN THE CITY ♪
♪ AND IT’S CALLING ME OUT ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ WHAT ARE YOU ALL ABOUT ♪
♪ I SAW EM OPERATING ON THE KID DOWNSTAIRS ♪
♪ I COULD NOT BE BOTHERED TO PRETEND TO CARE ♪
♪ I LIKE TO WATCH YOU EAT IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ♪
♪ AND THERE’S A MISTY MORNING IN YOUR EYES ♪
♪ THERE’S A MUSTANG IN THE CITY ♪
♪ AND IT’S CALLING ME OUT ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ WHAT ARE YOU ALL ABOUT ♪
♪ IT’S JUST A MISTAKE AND A PITY ♪
♪ IT’S DROWNING THE CROWD ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ THERE WAS SOMETHING AMISS IN YOUR APOLOGY ♪
♪ THERE’S A MUSTANG IN THE CITY ♪
♪ AND IT’S CALLING ME OUT ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ WHAT ARE YOU ALL ABOUT ♪
♪ IT’S A MISTAKE AND A PITY ♪
♪ DRAGGING ME DOWN ♪
♪ ARE YOU A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
♪ A MUSTANG OR A KITTY ♪
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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mustang /ˈmʌs.tæŋ/ B1 |
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city /ˈsɪt.i/ A1 |
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kitty /ˈkɪt.i/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ B2 |
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globe /ɡloʊb/ B2 |
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muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ B1 |
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magazine /ˈmæɡ.əˌzin/ B2 |
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trash /træʃ/ A2 |
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heat /hiːt/ A2 |
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water /ˈwɔː.tər/ A1 |
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rise /raɪz/ B1 |
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mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ B1 |
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pity /ˈpɪt.i/ B2 |
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crowd /kraʊd/ B1 |
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apology /əˈpɑː.lə.dʒi/ C1 |
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misty /ˈmɪs.ti/ B2 |
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morning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ A1 |
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eyes /aɪz/ A1 |
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dragging /ˈdræɡ.ɪŋ/ C1 |
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