She Wants To Move – English Lyrics

• By: N.E.R.D.

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the infectious energy of N.E.R.D.'s "She Wants To Move," a vibrant mix of rock and hip-hop that encourages listeners to embrace freedom and movement. Explore the nuances of English as you dive into the song's playful lyrics and dynamic rhythm, perfect for those looking to learn English through music and understand cultural expressions of liberation.

[English]

(dog barking) (upbeat music)

♪ Shake it up, shake it up, girl ♪

♪ Shake it up, bass ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Shake it up, shake it up ♪

♪ She makes me think of lightning in skies ♪

♪ Her name ♪

♪ She's sexy ♪

♪ How else is God supposed to write ♪

♪ Her name ♪

♪ She's sexy ♪

♪ Move, she wants to move ♪

♪ But you're hogging her, you're guarding her ♪

♪ She wants to move, she wants to move ♪

♪ She wants to move, she wants to move ♪

♪ But you're hogging her, you're guarding her, damn ♪

♪ Mister ♪

♪ Look at your girl, she loves it ♪

♪ Look at her, I can see it in her eyes ♪

♪ She come here, babe, hopes this lasts forever ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Her offbeat dance makes me fantasize ♪

♪ Her curves ♪

♪ She's sexy ♪

♪ Her ass is a spaceship I want to ride ♪

♪ Her ass ♪

♪ She's sexy ♪

♪ Move, she wants to move ♪

♪ But you're hogging her, and guarding her ♪

♪ She wants to move, she wants to move ♪

♪ She wants to move, she wants to move ♪

♪ But you're hogging her, you're guarding her, beat it ♪

♪ Mister ♪

♪ Look at your girl, she loves it ♪

♪ I know you love it, girl, I can see it in her eyes ♪

♪ She, hopes this lasts forever, hey, hey ♪

♪ Eh, this is your part girl ♪

♪ Uh, this is your part girl ♪

♪ Move, she wants to move c'mon ♪

♪ Ow ♪

♪ Move, she wants to move, eh ♪

♪ Man and move, she wants to move ♪

♪ Move, she wants to move ♪

♪ But you're hogging her, you're guarding her ♪

♪ Beat it ♪

♪ Mister ♪

♪ Look at your girl, damn, she loves it ♪

♪ She loves, I can see it in her eyes ♪

♪ She hopes this lasts forever ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ C'mon ♪

♪ Mister ♪

♪ Look at your girl, look at your girl, she loves it ♪

♪ She wants it, I can see it in her eyes ♪

♪ She hopes this lasts forever ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Somebody get us some water in here ♪

♪ 'Cause it's hot ♪

♪ Yo why you, why you, why you wit that fool ♪

♪ Hot y'all ♪

♪ Hey ♪

(panting)

♪ Oh ♪

♪ I like it when you're wet baby, eh ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shake /ʃeɪk/ B1	verb - to move something rapidly backward and forward or up and down
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
sexy /ˈseks.i/ B2	adjective - sexually attractive or appealing
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go from one place to another noun - an action of changing position or place
hog /hɒɡ/ C1	verb - to take or use more than one's share of something
guard /ɡɑːrd/ B2	verb - to watch over in order to protect or control access noun - a person who protects or watches over others or property
love /lʌv/ A2	verb - to feel deep affection or passion noun - a strong feeling of affection
last /læst/ B1	verb - to continue for a certain period of time adjective - final or most recent
fantasize /ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/ C1	verb - to imagine or dream about something pleasant or desirable
curves /kɜːrv/ B2	noun - shapes that bend smoothly without sharp angles
spaceship /ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/ B2	noun - a vehicle designed for travel in outer space
hot /hɒt/ A2	adjective - having a high temperature
wet /wet/ A2	adjective - covered with or saturated with liquid

Key Grammar Structures

• She wants to move

  ➔ She wants to + infinitive (She wants to move)

  ➔ The subject 'She' expresses desire using 'wants to' followed by the infinitive form of the verb 'move'.

• But you're hogging her, you're guarding her

  ➔ But + subject + are + present participle (But you're hogging her, you're guarding her)

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' introduces a contrast. The subject 'you' is in the present participle form 'hogging' and 'guarding', indicating ongoing actions.

• She loves it

  ➔ She + present tense (She loves it)

  ➔ The subject 'She' is in the present tense 'loves', expressing a current state of affection.

• I can see it in her eyes

  ➔ I can see + it + in + subject + eyes (I can see it in her eyes)

  ➔ The phrase 'I can see it' is followed by 'in her eyes', indicating the location of the observed action. 'It' refers to the previously mentioned desire or state.

• She hopes this lasts forever

  ➔ She + present tense (She hopes this lasts forever)

  ➔ The subject 'She' is in the present tense 'hopes', expressing a current desire for the future.

• Move, she wants to move

  ➔ Move + subject + wants to + infinitive (Move, she wants to move)

  ➔ The verb 'move' is followed by 'she wants to' and the infinitive 'move', expressing the desire to perform the action.