Shockwave – English Lyrics

• By: R3HAB, Afrojack

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the electrifying energy of 'Shockwave' and immerse yourself in the language of global dance music. This track by R3HAB and Afrojack is a masterclass in creating a festival anthem, offering a chance to understand how simple, powerful phrases can unite thousands of people. It's a perfect example of how music transcends language barriers, focusing on rhythm and feeling to create a shared experience.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shockwave /ˈʃɒkwеɪv/ B2	noun - a powerful disturbance or impact that spreads rapidly
beat /biːt/ A2	noun - a main rhythm or pulse in music verb - to strike repeatedly
drop /drɒp/ A1	verb - to fall or let something fall noun - a decrease or decline
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
vibe /vaɪb/ B1	noun - a distinctive emotional atmosphere
ignite /ɪgˈnaɪt/ B2	verb - to set on fire or spark a strong emotion
explosion /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/ B1	noun - a sudden, violent release of energy
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ A2	noun - a strong, regular pattern of sound or movement
intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ B2	noun - the quality of being extreme or severe
pulse /pʌls/ B1	noun - a regular rhythmical beating or throbbing

Key Grammar Structures

• We're caught in the shockwave, can't escape the rhythm

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "We're caught" and "can't escape" use the present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions.

• The beat drops, and we're alive

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The phrase "The beat drops" uses the simple present tense to describe a habitual or general truth.

• Feel the vibration through the night

  ➔ Present continuous tense with time expression

  ➔ The phrase "Feel the vibration" combined with "through the night" uses the present continuous tense to emphasize duration.

• We're moving as one, under the lights

  ➔ Present continuous tense with prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase "We're moving" with "under the lights" uses the present continuous tense and a prepositional phrase to describe location.