Poker Face – English Lyrics

• By: First to Eleven

Lyrics & Translation

Discovering 'Poker Face' through this energetic rock cover is a fantastic way to learn English idioms related to deception and social interaction. By listening to this cover, you can practice conversational vocabulary and learn how classic pop anthems can be reimagined through different musical styles, making the language learning process both familiar and engaging.

[English]

[music]

[music]

>> I wanna hold them like they do in Texas,

[music] please. Fold them, let him hit

me, raise it, baby, stay with me. Love

game intuition, play the cards that's

spaces start. And after he's been

hooked, I'll play the one that's on his

heart.

>> [music]

>> I'll get him high, show him what I've

[music] got.

I'll get him high, show him [music] what

I've got.

Can't read my, can't read my

no he can't read my

>> [music]

>> poker face.

She's got me like nobody. Can't read my,

can't read my

>> [music]

>> no he can't read my

poker face.

She's got me like nobody. Po-po-poker

face, po-po-poker face.

>> [music]

>> Po-po-poker face, po-po-poker face.

I wanna roll with him, a heartbeat we

will be. A little gambling is fun when

you're with [music] me.

Russian roulette is not the same without

a gun. And maybe when it's rough if it's

not rough it isn't fun.

>> [music]

>> I'll get him high, show him what I've

got.

I'll [music]

get him high, show him what I've got.

[music]

Can't read my, can't read my

no he can't read my

>> [music]

>> poker face.

She's got me like nobody. Can't read my,

can't read my [music]

no he can't read my

poker poker face.

She's got me like nobody.

>> [music]

>> Po-po-poker face, po-po-poker face.

Po-po-poker [music] face, po-po-poker

face.

I won't tell you that I love you cuz I

love you cuz I'm bluffing with my mouth

[music] and I'm not lying. I'm just

gunning with my love glue gunning. Just

like a chick in the casino, take your

baby for I pay you [music] out. I I

promise this promises. Check this kick

cuz I'm marvelous. Give me my, give me

[singing] my,

no he can read my [music] poker face.

She's got me like nobody. Give me my,

give [singing] me my, no he can read my

poker face.

She's got me like nobody. [music]

Give me my, give me my, no he can read

my

poker face.

She's [music] got me like nobody. Give

me my, give me my,

no he can read my

poker [music] face.

She's got me like nobody.

Po-po-poker face, po-po-poker face.

Po-po-poker [music]

face, po-po-poker face.

Nobody. Po-po-poker face, po-po-poker

[music]

face.

Po-po-poker face, po-po-poker face.

[music]

>> [music]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Texas /ˈtɛksəs/ A2	noun - A state in the southern United States
fold /foʊld/ B1	verb - In card games, to surrender one's hand and forfeit the pot
raise /reɪz/ B1	verb - To increase the bet in a card game
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - A term of endearment for a romantic partner
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - An intense feeling of deep affection
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - An activity that one engages in for amusement
intuition /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/ C1	noun - The ability to understand something instinctively
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - To take part in a game or sport
card /kɑrd/ A2	noun - A piece of thick paper used for playing games
heart /hɑrt/ A2	noun - The organ of the body, often metaphorically linked to emotions
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
poker /ˈpoʊkər/ B2	noun - A card game in which players bet on hands
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - The front part of a person's head
heartbeat /ˈhɑrtbiːt/ B1	noun - Each pulsation of the heart
gambling /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/ B2	noun - The action of wagering money on an event
fun /fʌn/ A1	adjective - Amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable
gun /ɡʌn/ A2	noun - A weapon that shoots bullets
rough /rʌf/ B1	adjective - Not smooth, difficult, or violent
bluffing /ˈblʌfɪŋ/ B2	verb - Trying to deceive someone about one's abilities or intentions
mouth /maʊθ/ A1	noun - The opening in the lower part of the human face
lying /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - Not telling the truth
casino /kəˈsiːnoʊ/ B2	noun - A facility for gambling
promise /ˈprɑmɪs/ B1	noun - A declaration or assurance that one will do something
marvelous /ˈmɑrvələs/ B2	adjective - Causing great wonder; extraordinary