Na Na Na – English Lyrics

• By: My Chemical Romance
• Album: Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant, high-energy world of My Chemical Romance's "Na Na Na"! This song is not only a fantastic example of modern punk rock with catchy, direct lyrics but also a gateway into the rich, narrative-driven universe of their *Danger Days* album. Through its simple yet impactful phrases and fast-paced delivery, you can pick up on expressive language related to rebellion and freedom. The song's clear themes and vivid imagery, amplified by its cinematic music video, make it an engaging way to explore contemporary English vocabulary and cultural references within a compelling story.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - time that is to come
bulletproof /ˈbʊlɪt.pruːf/ B2	adjective - impossible to damage or affect
noise /nɔɪz/ A1	noun - a sound, especially when it is loud or unpleasant
drugs /drʌɡz/ A2	noun - a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
sell /sel/ A1	verb - give something to someone else in return for payment
cash /kæʃ/ A1	noun - money in the form of coins or notes
legs /leɡz/ A1	noun - each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands.
gas /ɡæs/ A1	noun - a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.
box /bɒks/ A1	noun - a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular and having a lid
mall /mɔːl/ A2	noun - a shopping center
enemy /ˈen.ə.mi/ A2	noun - a person who hates or tries to harm another
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ A2	noun - a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers adjective - made of plastic.
surgery /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/ B1	noun - the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting open the body and removing or repairing the damaged part
animal /ˈænɪməl/ A1	noun - a living organism that feeds on organic matter
children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ A1	noun - a young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority
filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ B1	adjective - disgustingly dirty
angels /ˈeɪndʒlz/ A2	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
garbage /ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/ B1	noun - waste material; refuse
explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ B1	verb - to burst or shatter violently

Key Grammar Structures

• The future *is* bulletproof

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (stating a fact/characteristic)

  ➔ Uses the simple present tense 'is' to describe the future as having the characteristic of being 'bulletproof'. It suggests a statement of inherent quality.

• It's time *to do* it now *and do* it loud

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose (to do)

  ➔ Uses 'to do' as an infinitive to express the purpose or reason for the declared time, emphasizing the act itself.

• Drugs, gimme drugs, gimme drugs

  ➔ Imperative Mood (shortened version, 'give me' becomes 'gimme')

  ➔ 'Gimme' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'give me', used in the imperative mood to make a demand or request. It adds informality and urgency to the command.

• I *don't need* it, but I'll sell what you got

  ➔ Present Simple Negative (don't need), Future Simple (I'll sell)

  ➔ This line combines the present simple negative 'don't need' to state a current lack of necessity with the future simple 'I'll sell' to indicate a future action, creating a contrast between present state and future intention.

• And we *crawl*, and we *crawl*, and we *crawl*

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis (Present Simple)

  ➔ The repetition of 'crawl' in the present simple emphasizes the ongoing, persistent nature of the action. It highlights the struggle or slow progress.

• You *be* my detonator

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (implied command/suggestion; the base form 'be' is used instead of 'are' or 'is')

  ➔ The use of 'be' instead of 'are' is a subtle use of the subjunctive mood to express a wish, suggestion, or command that isn't directly stated. It adds a level of intensity and desired outcome.

• Everybody *wants to change* the world

  ➔ Present Simple with 'want to' + infinitive

  ➔ Expresses a general desire or intention using 'want to' followed by the infinitive 'change'. It describes a common human aspiration.

• I'd rather *go* to hell than *be* in purgatory

  ➔ 'Would rather' + base form of the verb for preference (go/be)

  ➔ 'Would rather' is used to express a preference between two things. The sentence indicates a strong preference for going to hell over being in purgatory.