Lyrics & Translation
Discover the high-octane energy of N.E.R.D.'s "Party People" and dive into its straightforward, celebratory English lyrics. This song is a great tool for learners to pick up casual, conversational phrases and vocabulary related to socializing and nightlife. Its repetitive chorus and clear, direct language make it an accessible and fun way to practice English pronunciation and rhythm.
Key Vocabulary
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need /niːd/ A1 |
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girl /ɡɜːl/ A1 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1 |
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get /ɡɛt/ A1 |
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down /daʊn/ A1 |
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up /ʌp/ A1 |
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go /ɡoʊ/ A1 |
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drink /drɪŋk/ A1 |
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forget /fərˈɡɛt/ A2 |
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worry /ˈwʌri/ A2 |
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tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2 |
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bring /brɪŋ/ A1 |
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friends /frɛnz/ A1 |
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type /taɪp/ A2 |
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morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1 |
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stage /steɪdʒ/ A2 |
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champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ B1 |
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fly /flaɪ/ A1 |
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promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ A2 |
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listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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What I need, what I need is that girl there
➔ Cleft sentence using a noun clause as subject to emphasize the object.
➔ The phrase "what I need" functions as a noun clause and is the subject of the verb "is".
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Get up!
➔ Imperative mood – a direct command using the base form of the verb.
➔ The verb "Get" is in its base form and the sentence gives a command to "up" the listener.
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Let's just GO!
➔ First‑person plural suggestion using "let's" + base verb.
➔ "Let" is followed by "'s" (let us) and the base verb "GO" to propose an action together.
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Do you like it?
➔ Yes/No question formed with auxiliary "do" + subject + base verb.
➔ "Do" is the auxiliary verb that turns the statement "you like it" into a question.
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Are you high?
➔ Yes/No question using the verb "be" (present simple) with inversion.
➔ "Are" is the present form of "be" placed before the subject "you" to form a question.
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Don't worry about the morning - let's just GO!
➔ Negative imperative using "don't" + base verb; followed by a suggestion with "let's".
➔ "Don't" negates the verb "worry", telling the listener not to be concerned.
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Make up your mind, girl, c'mon
➔ Imperative with a phrasal verb "make up" followed by a direct object.
➔ "Make up" means "decide" here; "your mind" is the object of the verb.
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Hey, hey, what do you think?
➔ WH‑question with auxiliary "do" + subject + base verb.
➔ "what" asks for information; "do" is the auxiliary that forms the question.
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You can bring your friends, girl - let's just GO!
➔ Modal verb "can" expressing ability/permission followed by base verb.
➔ "can" indicates that the listener is allowed or able to "bring" friends.
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