strawberry lipstick – English Lyrics

• By: YUNGBLUD

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of YUNGBLUD's "strawberry lipstick"! This powerful punk-rock anthem is a vibrant celebration of self-expression and liberation, with lyrics that openly explore themes of sexuality and identity. Through its raw energy and direct language, you can learn how English is used to convey passionate messages of defiance and acceptance, making it a perfect song to grasp modern rock vocabulary and the power of assertive language. Its catchy chorus and energetic delivery make understanding and singing along both fun and impactful.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B1	noun - a person's way of thinking or feeling about something
toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsɪti/ B2	noun - the quality of being toxic or poisonous
self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtrəʊl/ B2	noun - the ability to control oneself and one's emotions
individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/ B1	noun - a single person as distinct from a group
sins /sɪn/ B1	noun - acts that are against moral or divine law
closet /ˈklɒzɪt/ B1	noun - a small room or compartment for storing clothes
oppression /əˈprɛʃən/ B2	noun - prolonged cruel treatment or control over others
fingers /ˈfɪŋɡəz/ A2	noun - the digits of the hand
mouth /maʊθ/ A1	noun - the opening in the face used for eating and speaking
heart /hɑːt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to make contact with something
body /ˈbɒdi/ A2	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal

Key Grammar Structures

• I've got a toxic attitude and lack self-control

  ➔ Present Perfect Simple ('I've got')

  ➔ The Present Perfect Simple, here shortened to "I've", connects a past action with the present. It implies that the speaker *currently* possesses a toxic attitude and lacks self-control because of past events or experiences.

• Need you to cleanse my sins so I can go to school

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose ('to cleanse')

  ➔ The infinitive "to cleanse" expresses the purpose of needing the other person. The speaker needs the other person *in order to cleanse* their sins.

• They're gonna lock me in the closet but I'm coming out

  ➔ Future with 'gonna' and Present Continuous for Future Arrangement ('I'm coming out')

  ➔ "They're gonna lock me" uses the informal "gonna" to express a future intention. "I'm coming out" uses the present continuous to indicate a firm arrangement in the near future.

• Saying fuck all the oppression and the self-doubt

  ➔ Participle Clause ('Saying fuck all...')

  ➔ The phrase "Saying fuck all..." acts as a participle clause providing additional information about the subject's action. It describes what the speaker is doing simultaneously with another action (implied).

• I'm gonna bite all of your fingers, put 'em in my mouth

  ➔ Future with 'gonna' and Ellipsis ('put 'em')

  ➔ "I'm gonna bite" uses "gonna" to express a future intention. "put 'em" is an example of ellipsis, where "them" is shortened for a more casual tone.

• She got my heart in her hands like a headlock

  ➔ Simile ('like a headlock')

  ➔ The phrase "like a headlock" is a simile, comparing how she holds his heart to a headlock, emphasizing a feeling of being trapped and controlled.

• I can't see straight 10 seconds past five o'clock

  ➔ Modal Verb of Ability ('can't see')

  ➔ "can't see" indicates the speaker's inability to see clearly. The time reference emphasizes that this inability is likely due to intoxication or strong emotion.

• She's gonna suck on my strawberry lipstick

  ➔ Future with 'gonna'

  ➔ "She's gonna suck" uses the informal "gonna" to express a future action or intention.