Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw, unapologetically honest language of Lily Allen with "Nonmonogamummy." This track, featuring her signature witty lyricism, is a masterclass in modern English conversational pop, offering a candid and at times darkly humorous vocabulary for discussing complex emotional topics like relationship disillusionment and non-monogamy. The song’s British pop style makes it an engaging way to hear contemporary UK English storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
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committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ B1 |
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immigration /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/ B2 |
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stranger /ˈstreɪnʤər/ A2 |
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failure /ˈfeɪljər/ A2 |
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open /ˈoʊpən/ A1 |
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needs /niːdz/ A1 |
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revert /rɪˈvɜːrt/ B2 |
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pleasing /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ A2 |
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nonmonogamummy /ˌnɒn.məˈnɒɡ.ə.mʌmi/ C1 |
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palace /ˈpæl.ɪs/ A2 |
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tinder /ˈtɪn.dər/ B1 |
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dinner /ˈdɪn.ər/ A1 |
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emotion /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ A2 |
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token /ˈtoʊ.kən/ B1 |
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promotion /prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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because I don't want to lose myself
➔ négation + infinitif
➔ L'expression "don't want to" combine une contraction négative avec la forme de base du verbe "want" suivie d'un infinitif "to lose" pour exprimer le désir de ne pas faire quelque chose.
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I changed my immigration status
➔ passé simple
➔ Le verbe "changed" est au passé simple, indiquant une action achevée dans le passé.
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she look inna mi eyes
➔ forme de verbe incorrecte / variation dialectale
➔ En anglais standard, cela devrait être "she looks in my eyes." La phrase reflète un langage dialectal ou familier, souvent avec des formes verbales non standards.
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all dem a talk bout, all dem a gwarn
➔ usage dialectal / présent continu
➔ L'expression utilise des formes dialectales "a talk bout" et "a gwarn," qui sont des façons non standard de dire "sont en train de parler de" et "font du bruit" ou "bavardent" dans le langage régional, souvent équivalent au présent continu.
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