ROCKSTAR – English Lyrics

• By: LISA

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into LISA's "ROCKSTAR," a high-energy anthem that's more than just a hit – it's a statement of global confidence and cultural fluidity. Through its English lyrics infused with subtle Thai references and a memorable Japanese phrase, this song offers a unique opportunity to explore cross-cultural expressions in music. Listen closely to the playful multilingualism and assertive storytelling to grasp how an artist weaves her diverse identity into a powerful, catchy beat, making it a vibrant entry point to understanding modern global pop music.

[English]

Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar

Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la

"Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?" I said, "はい, はい"

That's my life, life, baby, I'm a rockstar

...

Been on a mission, boy, they call me catch-and-kill

I'm stealin' diamonds, make them chase me for the thrill

Been MIA, BKK so pretty (pretty)

Every city that I go is my city

...

Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar

Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la

"Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?" I said, "はい, はい"

That's my life, life, baby, I'm a rockstar

...

I'm a rockstar, I'm a rockstar

It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard

...

Make a wish, babe, what you wanna do?

Dippin' out of big cities like a ponzu

It's a fast life, it's an attitude

Put it on the calendar and tell me when to come through

Yes, yes, I can spend it, yes, yes, no pretendin'

Tight dress, LV sent it, oh, shit, Lisa reppin'

...

Been on a mission, boy, they call me catch-and-kill

I'm stealin' diamonds, make them chase me for the thrill

Been MIA, BKK so pretty (pretty)

Every city that I go is my city

...

Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar

Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la

"Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?" I said, "はい, はい"

That's my life, life, baby, I'm a rockstar

...

Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar

Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la

"Lisa, can you teach me Japanese?" I said, "はい, はい"

That's my life, life, baby, I'm a rockstar

...

I'm a rockstar, I'm a rockstar

It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard

I'm a rockstar, I'm a rockstar

It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard

...

Ooh, and the music goin'

Ooh, and the girls are posin'

Ooh, don't it get you in a mood?

It's not hype, hype, baby, I'm a rockstar

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rockstar /ˈrɒkstɑːr/ A2	noun - a famous and successful musician, especially in rock music
stealin /ˈstiːlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to take something without permission or illegally
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A1	noun - a precious stone consisting of highly compressed carbon
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow someone or something in order to catch or capture
thrill /θrɪl/ B1	noun - a feeling of excitement or exhilaration
mission /ˈmɪʃən/ A2	noun - an important task or assignment
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
hype /haɪp/ B1	noun - intense publicity or promotion
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B1	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something
calendar /ˈkæləndər/ A1	noun - a system for dividing time over a period, typically a year
spend /spɛnd/ A1	verb - to pay out money
dress /drɛs/ A1	noun - a piece of women's clothing
reppin /ˈrɛpɪŋ/ B2	verb - to represent or stand for something
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion
posin /ˈpoʊzɪŋ/ B1	verb - to assume a particular attitude or position, especially for a photograph

Key Grammar Structures

• Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective

  ➔ The word "sittin'" is a present participle functioning as an adjective, describing the state of the gold teeth. It modifies "teeth".

• Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, la, la

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "Make" is used here to express the purpose or result of something. It means to cause someone to *want* to rap.

• Lisa, can you teach me Japanese? I said, “はい, はい”

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The phrase "can you teach me Japanese?" is an indirect question embedded within the main statement. It uses the question word "Japanese" but has the word order of a statement.

• Been on a mission, boy, they call me catch-and-kill

  ➔ Passive Voice (Implied)

  ➔ While not explicitly stated with 'be' verbs, "they call me catch-and-kill" implies that the speaker *is called* catch-and-kill by others, a passive construction.

• It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ "Make" is used here as an imperative verb, giving a direct command or instruction to the listener.