Shimmer – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Meghan Trainor's empowering anthem, "Shimmer," a vibrant pop track that's perfect for learning English while boosting your confidence. Through its catchy lyrics and retro-pop style, you'll discover expressions of self-love and resilience, making it a special song for anyone looking to embrace positivity and powerful language. The repetition and clear delivery make the upbeat message easy to grasp, offering a fun and engaging way to expand your vocabulary and understanding of English idioms related to self-worth and overcoming challenges. It's a song that proves that learning can be as uplifting and joyful as the music itself.

[English]

Might mess around and live up to my full potential

Might love myself so hard they'll worry 'bout my mental

My skin is plastic and my tears are made of metal

I put to use what I learned, make 'em look when I serve

'Cause I was taught by the divas, queens and ballerinas

You can love who you are tonight

So bring the fans and the glitter, your confidence is killer

Baby, flaunt that in the light

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna get them hot until they shiver (Shiver, shiver)

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna make them mad, let them get bitter (Bitter, bitter)

I said keep your hands up and drop it low

Look alive, girl, we ain't gon' home

You too fine and this time you know, I know you know

Let's see how you get dirty, flip 'em off with a curtsy

I put to use what I learned, make 'em look when I serve

'Cause I was taught by the divas, queens and ballerinas

You can love who you are tonight

So bring the fans and the glitter, your confidence is killer

Baby, flaunt that in the light

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna get them hot until they shiver (Shiver, shiver)

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna make them mad, let them get bitter (Bitter, bitter)

Mm, make 'em mad

Do it like this, break your back

Heels, six-inch, they could never do that

Kinda feels good just to make them mad

Let them, let them get bitter

Do it like this, break your back

Heels, six-inch, they could never do that

Kinda feels good just to make them mad

Let them, let them get bitter

'Cause I was taught by the divas, queens and ballerinas

You can love who you are tonight

So bring the fans and the glitter, your confidence is killer

Baby, flaunt that in the light

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna get them hot until they shiver (Shiver, shiver)

I don't sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

I wanna make them mad, let them get bitter (Bitter, bitter)

Do it like this, break your back

Heels, six-inch, they could never do that

Kinda feels good just to make them mad

Let them, let them get bitter

Do it like this, break your back

Heels, six-inch, they could never do that

Kinda feels good just to make them mad

Let them, let them get bitter

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ B2	noun - the capacity to develop or achieve something in the future adjective - possible to develop or become something in the future
mental /ˈmɛntl/ B2	adjective - relating to the mind or psychological processes
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ B1	adjective - made of synthetic polymer material; not genuine (slang) noun - a synthetic material that can be molded when soft and hardens when cooled
metal /ˈmɛtl/ B1	noun - a hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, etc.
divas /ˈdiːvəz/ B2	noun - high‑profile female singers, often with demanding personalities
queens /kwiːnz/ A2	noun - female monarchs; used to describe powerful women
ballerinas /ˌbæl.əˈriː.nəz/ B2	noun - female ballet dancers
confidence /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ B2	noun - self‑assurance; belief in one's abilities
killer /ˈkɪl.ə/ C1	adjective - fantastic; impressive (slang) noun - a person who kills
flaunt /flɔːnt/ C1	verb - to display something ostentatiously
shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ C1	verb - to shine with a wavering light noun - a faint or tremulous shine
shiver /ˈʃɪv.ɚ/ B2	verb - to shake slightly from cold, fear or excitement
bitter /ˈbɪt.ər/ B2	adjective - having a sharp, unpleasant taste; feeling resentment
curtsy /ˈkɜːr.tsi/ C1	noun - a small bow made by a woman as a gesture of respect verb - to perform a curtsy
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces or cause to separate noun - a short pause or interval
back /bæk/ A1	noun - the rear part of the human body verb - to support or endorse
heels /hiːlz/ B1	noun - the raised part at the back of a shoe; high‑heeled shoes
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - angry; irritated adjective - crazy; insane (colloquial)

Key Grammar Structures

• Might mess around and live up to my full potential

  ➔ Modal Verb (Might)

  ➔ The word "might" is a modal verb used to express possibility or uncertainty. Here, it suggests a potential action without guaranteeing it.

• I don’t sweat (Sweat), nah, I shimmer (Shimmer)

  ➔ Contrastive Structure (I don’t... I...)

  ➔ The structure "I don’t... I..." is used to contrast two ideas. Here, it emphasizes the difference between sweating and shimmering, highlighting confidence.

• You can love who you are tonight

  ➔ Modal Verb (can)

  ➔ The modal verb "can" is used to express ability or permission. Here, it encourages the listener to love themselves.

• Let's see how you get dirty, flip 'em off with a curtsy

  ➔ Imperative Mood (Let's see)

  ➔ The phrase "Let's see" is in the imperative mood, used to issue a suggestion or invitation. Here, it encourages action.

• Heels, six-inch, they could never do that

  ➔ Pronoun (they) referring to an inanimate object

  ➔ The pronoun "they" is used to refer to the six-inch heels, which are inanimate objects. This is a poetic way to personify the heels.