Scotty Doesn't Know – English Lyrics

• By: Lustra
• Album: Left for Dead

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be fun, and 'Scotty Doesn't Know' by Lustra is a perfect example of how music can make it an entertaining journey. This pop-punk track is packed with colloquialisms and straightforward, narrative-driven lyrics that are easy to follow. Its catchy chorus and humorous, if crude, storytelling make it a memorable song that can help you pick up conversational phrases and vocabulary in a fun, real-world context. What makes this song special is its iconic status in pop culture, offering a glimpse into early 2000s teen comedy and the energetic music that defined an era.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or be aware of something
tell /tel/ A1	verb - to communicate information to someone
shopping /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ A1	noun - the activity of buying things from shops
stopping /ˈstɒpɪŋ/ A1	verb - to cease moving
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
trusting /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/ B1	adjective - showing trust in others
thrusting /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/ B2	verb - pushing (something or someone) suddenly and strongly
trying /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - making an attempt or effort to do something.
moan /məʊn/ B2	verb - to make a low sound, especially of pain or pleasure
call /kɔːl/ A1	noun - a phone conversation verb - to phone someone
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - a performance or event for public entertainment
parkin' /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/ A1	noun - the act of positioning and leaving a vehicle temporarily.
cool /kuːl/ A1	adjective - fashionable or attractive.
lawn /lɔːn/ A2	noun - an area of short, mown grass in a yard, garden, or park.
birthday /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/ A1	noun - the anniversary of the day on which a person was born

Key Grammar Structures

• Scotty doesn't know that Fiona and me Do it in my van every Sunday

  ➔ Object Pronoun Misuse, Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The phrase "Fiona and *me*" should be "Fiona and *I*" because they are the subject of the verb "do". Additionally, "doesn't" is used correctly with "Scotty" as it's a singular subject.

• She tells him she's in church but she doesn't go

  ➔ Indirect Speech, Contradiction of Information

  ➔ This sentence uses indirect speech to report what Fiona tells Scotty. It also introduces a contradiction: she says she's at church, but "she doesn't go", revealing deception.

• Still she's on her knees and Scotty doesn't know

  ➔ Ellipsis (Implied Action), Present Continuous (Figurative)

  ➔ "She's on her knees" implies an action (e.g., performing oral sex) without explicitly stating it. The present continuous tense is used figuratively, not literally describing a continuous physical position.

• 'Cause Scotty doesn't know

  ➔ Informal Contraction

  ➔ 'Cause" is an informal contraction of "because". It's common in colloquial speech and song lyrics.

• While I'm right behind you thrusting

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense (Action in progress), Adverb of Place

  ➔ "I'm thrusting" uses the present continuous to describe an action in progress. "Right behind you" is an adverbial phrase specifying the location of the action.

• It's a three-way call and he knows nothing, nothing

  ➔ Ellipsis (Implied subject and verb), Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The sentence could be expanded to "It is a three-way call, and he knows nothing." The second "nothing" is repeated for emphasis.

• Scotty's gotta know

  ➔ Informal Contraction ('Gotta')

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "got to", which functions as a shortened version of "has/have got to" or "must". It expresses obligation or necessity.