Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the catchy Dance-pop and Hi-NRG rhythms of Village People's "Sex Over The Phone" to explore a unique facet of 1980s popular culture and language. This song, known for its direct lyrical content and infectious beat, offers a fun and memorable way to learn English vocabulary related to desire and communication. Its straightforward narrative makes the lyrics easy to follow, providing an engaging context for language acquisition, while also offering a glimpse into a once-controversial topic that became an internet sensation.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sex /seks/ B1 |
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phone /fəʊn/ A1 |
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hot /hɒt/ A2 |
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fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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need /niːd/ A1 |
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morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1 |
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afternoon /ˌæftərˈnuːn/ A1 |
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evening /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ A1 |
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wait /weɪt/ A1 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A1 |
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line /laɪn/ A1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A1 |
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loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A2 |
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satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ B2 |
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guaranteed /ˌɡærənˈtiːd/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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What's your credit card number?
➔ Contraction (What is)
➔ The word "What's" is a contraction of "What is," commonly used in informal speech.
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I look very hot.
➔ Present Simple Tense
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense to describe a habitual or permanent state.
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Well I just wanna say
➔ Modal Verb (want to)
➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to," expressing desire or intention.
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Don't matter where you are.
➔ Negative Contraction (does not)
➔ "Don't" is a contraction of "do not," used to form negative sentences.
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You know I like it.
➔ Present Simple Tense with Pronoun
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with the pronoun "I" to express a general truth or habit.
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I can lie there in my bed, painting pictures in my head.
➔ Present Simple with 'can' for Ability
➔ The verb 'can' is used to express ability or capability in the present simple tense.
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They can be short or tall, they can be white or black.
➔ Modal Verb 'can' for Possibility
➔ The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or option.
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It won't cost that much for you to start talking.
➔ Negative Contraction (will not)
➔ "Won't" is a contraction of "will not," used to express negation in the future.
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