Starboy – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd, Daft Punk
• Album: Starboy

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English through "Starboy" by The Weeknd and Daft Punk offers a unique opportunity to explore modern slang and the language of fame and luxury. The song's lyrics, filled with pop culture references and braggadocio, can help you understand contemporary conversational English and the nuances of expressing confidence and success. What makes "Starboy" special is its narrative of transformation and the internal conflict that comes with it, all set to an iconic, genre-blending beat. By studying these lyrics, you'll not only expand your vocabulary but also gain insight into the cultural conversation around celebrity in the 21st century.

[English]

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♪ I'M TRYNA PUT YOU IN THE WORST MOOD ♪

♪ P1 CLEANER THAN YOUR CHURCH SHOES ♪

♪ MILLI POINT 2 JUST TO HURT YOU ♪

♪ ALL RED LAMB JUST TO TEASE YOU ♪

♪ NONE OF THESE TOYS ON LEASE TOO ♪

♪ MADE YOUR WHOLE YEAR IN A WEEK TOO ♪

♪ MAIN BITCH OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE TOO ♪

♪ SIDE BITCH OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE TOO ♪

♪ HOUSE SO EMPTY NEED A CENTERPIECE ♪

♪ 20 RACKS A TABLE CUT FROM EBONY ♪

♪ SHE CUT THAT IVORY INTO SKINNY PIECES ♪

♪ THEN SHE CLEAN IT WITH HER FACE MAN ♪

♪ I LOVE MY BABY ♪

♪ YOU TALKING MONEY NEED A HEARING AID ♪

♪ YOU TALKING BOUT ME I CAN'T SEE THE SHADE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY STYLE I TAKE ANY LANE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY CUP I KILL ANY PAIN ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

♪ EVERY DAY A NIGGA TRY TO TEST ME ♪

♪ EVERY DAY A NIGGA TRY TO END ME ♪

♪ PULL OFF IN THAT ROADSTER SV ♪

♪ POCKETS OVER WEIGHT GETTIN HEFTY ♪

♪ COMING FOR THE KING THAT'S A FAR CRY ♪

♪ I COME ALIVE IN THE FALL TIME ♪

♪ NO COMPETITION I DON'T REALLY LISTEN ♪

♪ I'M IN THE BLUE MULSANNE BUMPING NEW EDITION ♪

♪ HOUSE SO EMPTY NEED A CENTERPIECE ♪

♪ 20 RACKS A TABLE CUT FROM EBONY ♪

♪ SHE CUT THAT IVORY INTO SKINNY PIECES ♪

♪ THEN SHE CLEAN IT WITH HER FACE MAN ♪

♪ I LOVE MY BABY ♪

♪ YOU TALKING MONEY NEED A HEARING AID ♪

♪ YOU TALKING BOUT ME I CAN'T SEE THE SHADE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY STYLE I TAKE ANY LANE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY CUP I KILL ANY PAIN ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

♪ LET A NIGGA BRAG PITT LEGEND OF THE FALL ♪

♪ TOOK THE YEAR LIKE A BANDIT ♪

♪ BOUGHT MOMMA A CRIB AND A BRAND NEW WAGON ♪

♪ NOW SHE HIT THE GROCERY SHOP LOOKIN LAVISH ♪

♪ STAR TREK ROOF IN THAT WRAITH OF KHAN ♪

♪ GIRLS GET LOOSE WHEN THEY HEAR THE SONG ♪

♪ 100 ON THE DASH GET ME CLOSE TO GOD ♪

♪ WE DON'T PRAY FOR LOVE WE JUST PRAY FOR CARS ♪

♪ HOUSE SO EMPTY NEED A CENTERPIECE ♪

♪ 20 RACKS A TABLE CUT FROM EBONY ♪

♪ SHE CUT THAT IVORY INTO SKINNY PIECES ♪

♪ THEN SHE CLEAN IT WITH HER FACE ♪

♪ MAN I LOVE MY BABY ♪

♪ YOU TALKING MONEY NEED A HEARING AID ♪

♪ YOU TALKING BOUT ME I CAN'T SEE THE SHADE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY STYLE I TAKE ANY LANE ♪

♪ SWITCH UP MY CUP I KILL ANY PAIN ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

♪♪♪

♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

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♪ LOOK WHAT YOU DONE! ♪

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♪ I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
starboy /ˈstɑːr.bɔɪ/ B2	noun - a person who is famous or successful, especially in the entertainment industry
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone or something
pain /peɪn/ B1	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
table /ˈteɪ.bəl/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs
clean /kliːn/ A2	verb - to make something free of dirt or impurities adjective - free from dirt or impurities
year /jɪr/ A1	noun - a period of twelve months
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a term used to refer to a woman, often in a derogatory manner
test /tɛst/ A2	verb - to assess the quality or performance of something
cry /kraɪ/ B1	verb - to make a loud vocal sound expressing emotion
lane /leɪn/ B1	noun - a narrow road or path
shade /ʃeɪd/ B2	noun - a shadow or area of darkness caused by an object blocking light

Key Grammar Structures

• I'M TRYNA PUT YOU IN THE WORST MOOD

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'M TRYNA" indicates an ongoing action or intention.

• YOU TALKING MONEY NEED A HEARING AID

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "YOU TALKING" uses the present simple to express a general truth.

• I LOVE MY BABY

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I LOVE" indicates a habitual action or a strong feeling.

• LOOK WHAT YOU DONE!

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "YOU DONE" uses the past simple to refer to a completed action.

• I'M A MOTHER FUCKIN STARBOY

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'M A" indicates a state of being or identity.

• 20 RACKS A TABLE CUT FROM EBONY

  ➔ Noun Phrase

  ➔ The phrase "20 RACKS A TABLE" is a noun phrase that describes an object.

• WE DON'T PRAY FOR LOVE

  ➔ Negative Form

  ➔ The phrase "WE DON'T PRAY" uses the negative form to express the absence of an action.