Punchline – English Lyrics

• By: Perrie
• Album: Perrie

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of resilience and humor in Perrie's song 'Punchline.' This track offers a unique and uplifting perspective on overcoming adversity, making it a great song for English language learners to explore themes of optimism and inner strength. The clever and relatable lyrics provide a fantastic opportunity to learn colloquial expressions and understand the nuances of humor in language, all while enjoying an infectious pop melody.

[English]

作曲 : Perrie Edwards/Tre Jean-Marie/Nina Nesbit/Maegan Cottone

La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

...

It's a gift, I'm a perpetual optimist

Oh, I have to be to survive all of the trials and tribulations

I take my troubles, turn 'em into entertainment

And I wonder

...

Was I a ****er in my past life?

'Cause karma's here and she's really trying

I tried seeing the funny side

Lucky I'm good at comic timing

...

I know, I know that I'll be alright

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

I know, I know if I don't laugh, I'll cry

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

...

La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la (Ooh)

La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

...

When life gives me lemons, I just plant another tree

Now I've gotta nurture it, I drink lemonade for free

It's when it gets difficult, I turn that shit satirical

'Cause what else would I do? I'd cry a swimming pool

...

Was I a ****er in my past life?

'Cause karma's here and she's really trying

I tried seeing the funny side

Lucky I'm good at comic timing

...

I know, I know that I'll be alright

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

I know, I know if I don't laugh, I'll cry

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

...

Knock, knock, who's there?

When life's unfair, I swear I'll keep on smiling

Knock, knock, who's there?

When life's unfair, I'll see the silver lining

I know, I know that I'll be alright

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

...

I know, I know that I'll be alright

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

I know, I know if I don't laugh, I'll cry

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

I know, I know that I'll be alright (Oh, I'll be alright)

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

I know, I know if I don't laugh, I'll cry

When life is a joke, I still got the punchline

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
optimist /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ B1	noun - a person who tends to be hopeful and positive about the future
survive /səˈvaɪv/ A2	verb - to continue to live or exist, especially after a difficult or dangerous situation
tribulations /trɪˈbjuːleɪʃənz/ B2	noun - a state of great trouble or suffering
entertainment /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/ A2	noun - the act of entertaining or being entertained
karma /ˈkɑːrmə/ B1	noun - the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual influence their future
nurture /ˈnɜːrtʃər/ B1	verb - to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
satirical /ˈsætərɪkəl/ C1	adjective - using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
punchline /ˈpʌntʃlaɪn/ B1	noun - the final part of a joke that makes it funny
unfair /ˌʌnˈfɛər/ A2	adjective - not based on justice or equality
smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have a smile on one's face, usually showing happiness
lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ A1	noun - a sweet drink made from lemons, sugar, and water
timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ B1	noun - the ability to choose the right time to do something
comic /ˈkɒmɪk/ A2	adjective - relating to comedy or humor
silver /ˈsɪlvər/ A1	adjective - made of or having the color of silver