POP/STARS – English Lyrics

• By: K/DA, Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "POP/STARS," the breakout hit from the virtual K-pop group K/DA, featuring a dynamic blend of English and Korean lyrics. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore the fusion of K-pop, American pop, trap, and electronic dance music, showcasing how diverse cultural elements can unite to create a globally appealing sound. As the debut single from a virtual band composed of League of Legends characters, its unprecedented success, including topping charts and achieving platinum certification, makes it a special piece for understanding cross-cultural musical phenomena.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
goddess /ˈɡɒd.ɪs/ B2	noun - a female deity
blade /bleɪd/ B2	noun - the flat cutting part of a knife, saw, or other tool
level /ˈlɛv.əl/ B1	noun - a position on a scale of amount, quantity, or quality
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch
rush /rʌʃ/ B2	noun - a sudden quick movement towards something
trouble /ˈtrʌb.əl/ B1	noun - problems or difficulties
magic /ˈmædʒ.ɪk/ B1	noun - the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces
wild /waɪld/ B2	adjective - living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of a person's head
blown /bloʊn/ B2	adjective - having been moved or pushed by the wind
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - strong enough to withstand adverse conditions
perfect /ˈpɜːr.fɪkt/ B1	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to allow someone to see something
handle /ˈhænd.əl/ B2	verb - to manage or deal with something
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another

Key Grammar Structures

• I could take it to the top

  ➔ Modal verb + base verb

  ➔ Uses the modal **could** to express ability or possibility in a hypothetical or future context.

• And when I start to talk like that

  ➔ Conditional clause + main clause

  ➔ Uses the subordinating **when** to indicate the timing of the main action, creating a conditional situation.

• Ain’t nobody bringing us down

  ➔ Colloquial contraction of 'is not' or 'has not'

  ➔ Uses the colloquial **ain’t** as a contraction to emphasize negation in informal speech.

• You’re about to hear my name

  ➔ Be + about to + base verb

  ➔ Uses **about to** to indicate that something is going to happen very soon.

• Wish you luck but you’re not bringing us down

  ➔ Wish + someone + luck

  ➔ Uses **wish** with a direct object to express hope or good wishes for someone.

• We go hard

  ➔ Verb + adverbial phrase for intensity

  ➔ Uses **go** + adverbial **hard** to express doing something intensely or with effort.