Physical – English Lyrics

• By: Dua Lipa, Troye Sivan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Dua Lipa's "Physical," a song that masterfully blends '80s synth-pop with a fresh, modern twist. Its infectious beat and straightforward, yet evocative, lyrics about passion and connection make it an excellent choice for English language learners. You'll pick up common phrases related to excitement and intimacy while enjoying a track that's perfect for dancing and understanding contemporary pop culture references.

[English]

Common love isn't for us

We created something phenomenal

Don't you agree?

Don't you agree?

You got me feeling diamond rich

Nothing on this planet compares to it

Don't you agree?

Don't you agree?

Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?

All night, I'll riot with you

I know you got my back and you know I got you

So come on (come on), come on (come on)

Come on (come on), let's get physical

Lights out, follow the noise

Baby, keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice

So come on (come on), come on (come on), come on

Let's get physical

We're verging on the edge of spiritual

You're deeper than you thought, it's a miracle

Don't you agree?

Can you evеn believe? Yeah

Baby, I can lovе you all night

If you ask me to-, I might

Babe, get a taste of the moment

Stay up 'til the early morning, yeah

My final fantasy

Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?

All night, I'll riot with you

I know you got my back and you know I got you

So come on (come on), come on (come on), come on (come on)

Let's get physical (yeah)

Lights out, follow the noise

Baby, keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice

So come on (well, come on), come on (well, come on)

Come on (well, come on)

Let's get physical

Hold on just a little tighter

Come on, hold on, tell me if you're ready

Come on (come on, come on)

Baby, keep on dancing (keep on dancing)

Let's get physical

Hold on just a little tighter

Come on, hold on, tell me if you're ready

Come on (tell me if you're ready)

Baby, keep on dancing (baby, keep on dancing)

Let's get physical

All night, I'll riot with you

I know you got my back and you know I got you

So come on, come on, come on

Let's get physical

Lights out, follow the noise

Baby, keep on dancing like you ain't got a choice

So come on (come on), come on (come on), come on

Let's get physical (tell me if you're ready)

Let's get physical (baby, keep on dancing)

Physical (tell me if you're ready)

Let's get physical (baby, keep on dancing)

Come on, phy-phy-phy-physical

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
phenomenal /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/ C1	adjective - extraordinary; remarkable
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a precious gemstone made of carbon
planet /ˈplænɪt/ A2	noun - a celestial body orbiting a star
riot /ˈraɪət/ B2	noun - a violent public disturbance verb - to take part in a violent disturbance
physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ B1	adjective - relating to the body or material world
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - sources of illumination
noise /nɔɪz/ A2	noun - unwanted or disturbing sound
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - the act or art of moving rhythmically to music
spiritual /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/ C1	adjective - relating to the spirit or soul
miracle /ˈmɪrəkəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially those impossible or improbable
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - prepared for action or use verb - to make something ready; to prepare
hold /hoʊld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry with the hands noun - an act of gripping or a grip
deeper /ˈdiːpər/ B2	adjective - more profound or farther down
edge /ɛdʒ/ B1	noun - the border or part farthest from the center
taste /teɪst/ A2	noun - the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth verb - to sample or try a small amount of something

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't you agree?

  ➔ Negative Question

  ➔ Using negative auxiliary "Don't" to seek agreement/confirmation, expecting "yes"

• Nothing on this planet compares to it

  ➔ Universal Negative

  ➔ "Nothing" emphasizes absolute superiority (no exceptions) with present simple verb

• Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?

  ➔ Rhetorical Question

  ➔ "Who needs...?" implies obvious answer (nobody) to emphasize emotional state

• I know you got my back

  ➔ Colloquial Omission

  ➔ Omission of "have" in "you've got" common in informal speech ("you got" = you have)

• Let's get physical

  ➔ Imperative with 'Let's'

  ➔ "Let's" + base verb makes inclusive suggestion/command (includes speaker)

• like you ain't got a choice

  ➔ Informal Negation (Ain't)

  ➔ "Ain't" replaces "haven't/don't have" in casual speech for emphasis/rhythm

• If you ask me to, I might

  ➔ Conditional Modal Response

  ➔ "Might" shows conditional possibility in response to "if" clause (not definite)

• Hold on just a little tighter

  ➔ Comparative Adverb

  ➔ "Tighter" (comparative form of "tightly") modifies intensity of action in imperative