Lyrics & Translation
Dive into PinkPantheress's "Stateside + Groove Armada" to experience a unique blend of UK garage, dance-pop, and heartfelt lyrics about long-distance romance. The song's catchy phrases and relatable story of an international crush make it an engaging way to connect with contemporary English slang and expressions, while its nostalgic, bass-heavy sound offers a fresh take on modern pop music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
run /rʌn/ A1 |
|
freezing /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ A2 |
|
tight /taɪt/ A2 |
|
track /træk/ A2 |
|
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B1 |
|
beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ A1 |
|
stateside /ˈsteɪtˌsaɪd/ B2 |
|
American /əˈmerɪkən/ A1 |
|
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2 |
|
abroad /əˈbrɔːd/ A2 |
|
knock /nɒk/ A1 |
|
nice /naɪs/ A1 |
|
treat /triːt/ A2 |
|
intercontinental /ˌɪntərˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ C1 |
|
hot /hɒt/ A1 |
|
Are there any new words in “Stateside + Groove Armada” you don’t know yet?
💡 Hint: run, freezing… Jump into the app and start learning now!
Key Grammar Structures
-
I'm freezing outside I feel my skin tight
➔ Present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action
➔ The phrase "I'm freezing" uses the **present continuous** to indicate a temporary state.
-
Tell me when is the next time I'll run into you?
➔ Future simple tense with 'will' for spontaneous or planned future actions
➔ The phrase "I'll run into you" employs the **future simple tense with 'will'** to express an intention or prediction about an upcoming event.
-
I'm flying intercontinental with you
➔ Present continuous tense for planned future arrangements
➔ The phrase "I'm flying" uses the **present continuous tense** to describe a planned future action, often implying arrangements or intentions.
-
What can I say?
➔ Modal verb 'can' combined with 'say' to express ability or possibility of speech
➔ The phrase "What can I say?" uses the **modal verb 'can'** to indicate ability or, more often in this context, an expression of resignation or acceptance.
-
And maybe you could be my American hot hot boy
➔ Modal 'could' expressing possibility or polite suggestion
➔ The phrase "you could be" uses **modal 'could'** to suggest a possibility or polite proposal that is not definitive.
-
Why can't you say that you want it too?
➔ Modal 'can' in negative form 'can't' with 'you' to question ability or permission
➔ The phrase "Why can't you say" employs **modal 'can' in negative form** to question whether someone has the ability or permission to do something.
Related Songs

Girls Like You
Sofia Camara

Parking Lot
Sofia Camara

That’s Just How You Feel
Sofia Camara

You Can't Save Me
Sofia Camara

Breathe Me
Tyla

Butterflies
Tyla

To Last
Tyla

BACK to YOU
Tyla

Safer
Tyla

Priorities
Tyla

On and On
Tyla

Soft to Be Strong
MARINA

No More Suckers
MARINA

Too Afraid
MARINA

Emotional Machine
MARINA

Karma
MARINA

You
MARINA

Fear and Loathing
MARINA

天空沒有極限
G.E.M. 鄧紫棋

今后我与自己流浪
张碧晨