Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the energetic world of Calvin Harris's 2007 hit "The Girls"! This catchy electro-pop track, known for its repetitive and distinctive lyrics, offers a fun and accessible entry point to understanding modern English slang and expressions related to attraction and relationships. Its clear, direct phrases and upbeat tempo make it an excellent song for language learners to pick up vocabulary and practice listening comprehension in an engaging way. Explore how this song, a product of Harris's early synth-heavy sound, playfully explores themes of diversity and personal freedom.
[English]
I like them black girls, I like them white girlsI like them Asian girls, I like them mix-raced girls
I like them Spanish girls, I like them Italian girls
I like the French girls and I like Scandinavian girls
I like them tall girls, I like them short girls
I like them brown haired girls, I like them blond haired girls
I like them big girls, I like them skinny girls
I like them carrying a little-bitty weight girls
Now baby (baby), I've got a lot of love to give
And I've been over, oversubscribed with relationships
See you've got (you've got) a little thing I haven't seen before
But I must warn ya that I can't help but play around for sure
For sure because
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
Now maybe (maybe) I can learn to settle down one day
But right now I'm living life to mess around and play
See you've got (you've got) a little thing I haven't seen before
But I must warn ya that I can't help but play around for sure
I did it before
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I like them black girls, I like them white girls
I like them Asian girls, I like them mix-raced girls
I like them Spanish girls, I like them Italian girls
I like the French girls and I like Scandinavian girls
I like them tall girls, I like them short girls
I like them brown haired girls, I like them blond haired girls
I like them big girls, I like them skinny girls
I like them carrying a little-bitty weight girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
I get all the girls, I get all the girls
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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love /lʌv/ A2 |
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girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A1 |
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warn /wɔːrn/ B1 |
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play /pleɪ/ A2 |
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learn /lɜːrn/ A2 |
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settle /ˈsetl/ B1 |
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relationships /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ B2 |
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living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2 |
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thing /θɪŋ/ A1 |
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black /blæk/ A1 |
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white /waɪt/ A1 |
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Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ B1 |
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tall /tɔːl/ A1 |
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short /ʃɔːrt/ A1 |
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big /bɪɡ/ A1 |
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skinny /ˈskɪni/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I like them black girls, I like them white girls
➔ Object Pronoun + Adjective + Noun
➔ This demonstrates the basic sentence structure of expressing preference. 'Them' is an object pronoun referring to the girls. 'Black,' 'white,' etc. are adjectives describing the girls. The structure is simple and direct.
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I like them carrying a little-bitty weight girls
➔ Present Participle as Adjective
➔ Here, 'carrying a little-bitty weight' functions as an adjective describing the girls. It's a present participle phrase acting as a descriptive element. The use of 'little-bitty' is an intensifier.
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And I've been over, oversubscribed with relationships
➔ Present Perfect Tense + Past Participle
➔ The use of the Present Perfect ('I've been') indicates an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance to the present. 'Oversubscribed' is a past participle used as an adjective, meaning having more requests or interest than can be handled.
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But I must warn ya that I can't help but play around for sure
➔ Modal Verb + Infinitive + 'but' construction
➔ The phrase 'can't help but' is a common idiom meaning 'unable to avoid.' 'Must warn ya' is a slightly informal way of saying 'must warn you.' The structure emphasizes the speaker's lack of control.
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Now maybe (maybe) I can learn to settle down one day
➔ Modal Verb (can) + Future Possibility
➔ The use of 'can' expresses a possibility in the future. 'Settle down' is a phrasal verb meaning to become more stable and less restless. The 'maybe' adds a degree of uncertainty.
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I get all the girls
➔ Simple Present Tense
➔ The simple present tense is used to express a habitual action or a general truth. In this context, it's used hyperbolically to emphasize the speaker's perceived success with women.