Round Here Buzz – English Lyrics

• By: Eric Church

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative storytelling of Eric Church's 'Round Here Buzz' and discover how English lyrics can paint a vivid picture of small-town life and lingering heartbreak. This song is a masterclass in conveying deep emotion through relatable imagery and colloquialisms, offering a unique opportunity to explore authentic American country vocabulary and expressions of longing and nostalgia. Understanding its narrative will not only enhance your appreciation for country music but also enrich your grasp of nuanced English storytelling.

[English]

(PLAYING GUITAR)

(PLAYING GUITAR)

♪ ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

♪THERE'S A LINE OF CARS LEAVIN'♪

♪ HOME TEAM'S GOT AN OUT OF TOWNER ♪

♪ ME, I'M SITTIN' ON THE HOOD OF MINE DRINKIN' ♪

♪ I'M JUST A PARKIN' LOT DOWN AND OUTER ♪

♪ UNDER THAT HIGH SCHOOL BLEACHER ♪

♪ I DROVE THAT PREACHER'S DAUGHTER CRAZY ♪

♪ HER MOMMA WAS MY HOMEROOM TEACHER ♪

♪ AND HER DAD WAS HELL-BENT ON SAVIN' ME ♪

♪ YEAH, I'M SURE THERE'S HIGHER HIGHS ♪

♪ WHERE THE HIGH RISERS RISE ♪

♪ BUT ME I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT HERE TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND ♪

♪ CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T 'ROUND HERE NONE ♪

♪ KEEP PUTTIN' 'EM DOWN HERE ♪

♪ 'NOTHER 'ROUND HERE ♪

♪ TILL MY DOWN GOES UP ♪

♪ LIT UP LIKE THAT ONE STOP LIGHT ♪

♪ACROSS FROM THAT WELCOME SIGN ♪

♪ EVER SINCE YOU CAUGHT THAT OUT THERE BUG ♪

♪I CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ I NEVER HAD BIG CITY EYES ♪

♪ I'VE NEVER BEEN EAST OF DALLAS ♪

♪GOT NO IDEA WHERE YOU ARE NOW ♪

♪ OR IF YOU EVER GOT THAT PENTHOUSE PALACE ♪

♪NO, SCOTTY'S AIN'T GOT NO VIBE♪

♪ GOT NO GAS IN HIS NEON LIGHT ♪

♪ BUT HE'S GOT TWO-FOR-ONE 'TIL TWO TONIGHT ♪

♪ CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T 'ROUND HERE NONE ♪

♪ KEEP PUTTIN' 'EM DOWN HERE ♪

♪ 'NOTHER 'ROUND HERE ♪

♪ TILL MY DOWN GOES UP ♪

♪ LIT UP LIKE THAT ONE STOP LIGHT ♪

♪ACROSS FROM THAT WELCOME SIGN ♪

♪ EVER SINCE YOU CAUGHT THAT OUT THERE BUG ♪

♪I CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T 'ROUND HERE NONE ♪

♪ KEEP PUTTIN' 'EM DOWN HERE ♪

♪ 'NOTHER 'ROUND HERE ♪

♪ TILL MY DOWN GOES UP ♪

♪ LIT UP LIKE THAT ONE STOP LIGHT ♪

♪ACROSS FROM THAT WELCOME SIGN ♪

♪ EVER SINCE YOU CAUGHT THAT OUT THERE BUG ♪

♪I CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪I CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪ 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

♪I CATCH ME A 'ROUND HERE BUZZ ♪

(PHONE RINGING)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
buzz /bʌz/ A2	noun - a low humming or vibrating sound verb - to make a low, continuous humming sound
catch /kætʃ/ A1	verb - to grab or capture something
drinkin' /ˈdrɪŋkɪn/ A1	verb - to consume a liquid
sittin' /ˈsɪtɪn/ A1	verb - to rest on one's bottom
preacher /ˈpriːtʃər/ A2	noun - a person who gives religious sermons
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged or insane
hell-bent /ˈhɛl bɛnt/ B2	adjective - determined to do something, often recklessly
higher /ˈhaɪər/ A1	adjective - greater in height or amount
risers /ˈraɪzərz/ B1	noun - steps or stairs
lit /lɪt/ A2	verb - past tense of 'light', to set on fire or illuminate
welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ A1	adjective - received gladly
bug /bʌɡ/ A1	noun - a small insect
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
palace /ˈpæləs/ A2	noun - a grand residence, especially for royalty
neon /ˈniːɒn/ B1	noun - a gas that glows brightly when electricity passes through it
vibe /vaɪb/ B1	noun - a distinctive emotional atmosphere

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

  ➔ Simple sentence with time adverbial.

  ➔ A basic sentence structure setting the scene.

• ♪ ME, I'M SITTIN' ON THE HOOD OF MINE DRINKIN' ♪

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ Describes an action happening at the moment of speaking, also uses a comma to separate the subject and the verb phrase.

• ♪ I DROVE THAT PREACHER'S DAUGHTER CRAZY ♪

  ➔ Past simple tense, and possessive form.

  ➔ Describes a completed action in the past. The 'preacher's daughter' uses a possessive form, to show belonging.

• ♪ YEAH, I'M SURE THERE'S HIGHER HIGHS ♪

  ➔ Use of 'there is/are', and comparative adjective.

  ➔ 'There's' is a contraction of 'there is'. 'Higher' is a comparative adjective.

• ♪ 'CAUSE YOU AIN'T 'ROUND HERE NONE ♪

  ➔ Contraction and double negative.

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a contraction. The phrase uses a double negative ('none' implies a negative meaning) which is common in informal speech.

• ♪ GOT NO IDEA WHERE YOU ARE NOW ♪

  ➔ Use of the verb 'to get' in past tense and the expression 'no idea'.

  ➔ Using 'got' as the past tense of 'to get' to indicate a past situation, and the expression 'no idea' to indicate lack of knowledge.

• ♪ EVER SINCE YOU CAUGHT THAT OUT THERE BUG ♪

  ➔ Use of 'ever since' to indicate time, and the idiomatic use of 'caught a bug'.

  ➔ 'Ever since' introduces a time frame. 'Caught that out there bug' is an idiom, suggesting the person caught a wanderlust or desire to leave.

• ♪ KEEP PUTTIN' 'EM DOWN HERE ♪

  ➔ Imperative mood and contraction.

  ➔ The use of an imperative verb (keep) to give a command or instruction. 'Puttin'' is a contraction.