Lyrics & Translation
Inner Circle's 'Sweat (A La La La La Long)' is a global reggae-pop phenomenon, offering a vibrant and accessible entry point into the rhythm and lyrical expressions of Jamaican music. Its catchy chorus and relatable themes of attraction and desire make it an enjoyable way to immerse yourself in the language and cultural nuances embedded within its seemingly simple yet profound lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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watching /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ A1 |
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smile /smaɪl/ A1 |
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talk /tɔːk/ A1 |
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want /wɒnt/ A1 |
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emotions /ɪˈməʊʃənz/ B1 |
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running /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ A1 |
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wild /waɪld/ B1 |
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tongue /tʌŋ/ A2 |
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tied /taɪd/ A2 |
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eyes /aɪz/ A1 |
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brown /braʊn/ A1 |
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sweat /swet/ B1 |
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cry /kraɪ/ A1 |
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push /pʊʃ/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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attack /əˈtæk/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I've been watching you
➔ Present perfect continuous tense
➔ Used to indicate an action started in the past and continuing into the present
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Come on!
➔ Imperative mood
➔ An expression used to encourage or urge someone to do something
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My tongue gets tied
➔ Simple present passive voice
➔ Describes a state where the subject is unable to speak clearly due to nervousness or confusion
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I saw you smile
➔ Simple past tense
➔ Indicates an action completed in the past
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And I've got this to say to you
➔ Present perfect with 'have got' (informal)
➔ Expresses possession or an intention to communicate something
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I'm looking in your big brown eyes
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ Describes an action happening right now or around the current time
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