Supersoaker – English Lyrics

• By: Kings Of Leon
• Album: Mechanical Bull

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Kings of Leon with 'Supersoaker'! This track is a perfect entry point for language learners, offering clear, emotive vocals and engaging rock lyrics that are both accessible and rich in American rock 'n' roll culture. Its catchy melodies and narrative of love and reflection make it an enjoyable way to practice listening comprehension and explore modern English expressions.

[English]

My motivation is gone too soon

Good vibrations all over you

Act like you mean it

You mean it

You got a story you never tell

Down in the Delta

I'm ringing bells

I've never seen it

Seen it

Back of my mind

I'm on my way

I see through smiles on every face

I don't believe it

Believe it

'Cause I'm the supersoaker

Red, white, and blew 'em all away

With the kisses unclean

As the words that you say

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

Miss, don't walk away

Walk away

The flags are flying across the Plains

I got a secret picking in my brain

I wanna see you

See you

The exit sign is on my face

Don't know my home

I don't know my place

I just wanna be there

Be there

'Cause I'm the supersoaker

Red, white, and blew 'em all away

With the kisses unclean

As the words that you say

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

Miss, don't walk away

Walk away

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

Miss, don't walk away

Whoa, oh, oh

...

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

I just lay it on the line

On the line

...

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

Miss, don't walk away

Walk away

I don't mind sentimental girls, at times

Miss, don't walk away

Oh, oh, oh, oh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
supersoaker /ˈsuːpərˌsoʊkər/ C2	noun - a high‑pressure water gun (brand name)
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the reason or desire that drives a person to act
vibrations /vaɪˈbreɪʃənz/ B2	noun - rapid back‑and‑forth movements; also a feeling of excitement or atmosphere
sentimental /ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntl/ C1	adjective - evoking or showing tender, nostalgic feelings
unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ B2	adjective - not clean; dirty or impure
Delta /ˈdɛltə/ B2	noun - the landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several streams
brain /breɪn/ A2	noun - the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory and movement
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2	noun - something kept hidden or unknown
flags /flæɡz/ A2	noun - pieces of cloth with distinctive colors or designs used as symbols
plains /pleɪnz/ B2	noun - large areas of flat or gently rolling land
kisses /ˈkɪsɪz/ A2	noun - acts of pressing one's lips to someone or something as a sign of affection
smiles /smaɪlz/ A2	noun - expressions of happiness shown by turning up the corners of the mouth
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
ringing /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ B1	verb - to make a clear resonant sound; to cause a bell or phone to sound
blew /bluː/ B1	verb - past tense of "blow"; to move air or cause something to move with air
exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ B1	noun - a way out; a door or passage for leaving a place
line /laɪn/ A2	noun - a long, thin mark or stroke; a row of people or objects
story /ˈstɔːri/ A2	noun - a narrative of events; a tale
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels and remembers

Key Grammar Structures

• My motivation is gone too soon

  ➔ Present Simple (is) + Adverb of Frequency (too soon)

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple to state a fact about the speaker's motivation. "Too soon" modifies the verb 'is gone', indicating the motivation disappeared quickly. The structure highlights a state rather than an ongoing action.

• Act like you mean it

  ➔ Imperative mood + Infinitive phrase

  ➔ This is a direct command. The verb 'act' is in the imperative mood, telling someone to behave as if they are sincere. The phrase 'like you mean it' functions as an adverbial modifier, explaining *how* to act.

• I don't believe it

  ➔ Present Simple (negative) with auxiliary verb 'do'

  ➔ This is a common way to express disbelief. The auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form the negative in the present simple tense. 'It' refers to something previously stated or implied.

• I just wanna be there

  ➔ Contraction ('wanna' for 'want to') + Infinitive

  ➔ The use of 'wanna' is colloquial and common in informal speech and song lyrics. It's a contraction of 'want to'. 'Be there' is an infinitive phrase expressing a desire to be in a specific location.

• I see through smiles on every face

  ➔ Phrasal Verb ('see through') + Prepositional Phrase ('on every face')

  ➔ "See through" is a phrasal verb meaning to understand someone's true feelings or intentions, even if they are trying to hide them. 'On every face' indicates that this perception applies to all people the speaker observes.