Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of 80s pop with Phil Collins' "Sussudio"! This iconic track, known for its infectious synth-funk groove and playful lyrics, offers a fantastic way to engage with English through a catchy, relatable story of young love. Its memorable, yet made-up, title encourages listeners to appreciate how sounds and rhythms can shape meaning and emotion in music, making it a unique and fun song for language learners to explore.
[English]
There's a girl that's been on my mindAll the time, Su-Sussudio, oh, oh
Now she don't even know my name
But I think she likes me just the same Su-Sussudio, oh, oh
Ah, if she called me I'd be there
I'd come running anywhere, she's all I need, all my life
I feel so good if I just say the word
Su-Sussudio, just say the word, oh, Su-Sussudio
Now I know that I'm too young
My life has just begun, Su-Sussudio, oh, oh
Ooh, give me a chance, give me a sign
I'll show her anytime, S-Su-Sussudio, oh, oh
Ah, I've got to have her, have her now
I've got to get closer but I don't know how
She makes me nervous and makes me scared
I feel so good if I just say the word, Su-Sussudio
Just say the word, oh, S-Su-Sussudio, oh
Ah, she's all I need, all of my life
I feel so good if I just say the word, Su-Sussudio
I just say the word, oh, S-Su-Sussudio
I just say the word, oh, S-Su-Sussudio
I'll say the word, oh, S-Su-Sussudio oh, oh, oh
Just say the word
Ooh, just, just, just say the word, ooh
Just say the word
S-Su-Sussudio, Su-Sussudio
S-Su-Sussudio, Su-Sussudio
Sussudio, Su-Sussudio
Just say the word, Su-Sussudio
Just say the word, oh
Just say the word
Ooh, just-just-just say the word
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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girl /ɡɜːl/ A1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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need /niːd/ A1 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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young /jʌŋ/ A1 |
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chance /tʃɑːns/ A2 |
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sign /saɪn/ A1 |
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show /ʃoʊ/ A1 |
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nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1 |
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scared /skɛərd/ A2 |
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good /ɡʊd/ A1 |
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begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A2 |
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closer /ˈkloʊzər/ B1 |
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word /wɜːrd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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