Thunder – English Lyrics

• By: LISA
• Album: Alter Ego

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of LISA's 'Thunder,' a powerful track that showcases her fierce confidence and dynamic artistry. This song is an excellent way to experience modern K-pop and English rap, with its bold lyrics offering insights into self-belief and overcoming challenges, making it a vibrant and engaging piece for language learners.

[English]

Got that uh-huh, that uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, uh-huh

That uh-huh, uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, yeah

Somethin' a little like thunder

Got that make you wonder

"How did she become her?"

Yeah, you can't fit it into just one word

Boom, boom, shake the ground

Better make room 'cause I'm comin' now (yeah)

Careful how you move though

Might meet my alter ego

Boom, boom, underground

Better make way 'cause I'm comin' now

Make way, make way, make way

Takin' space up in the sky

I got that boom, boom so high

When I step in, you gon' see why

I'll take my place up ahead

No, you said I'll never get by

Now look at me, I'm so high

You wanna know what it feels like

It's like

Got that uh-huh, that uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, uh-huh

That uh-huh, uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, yeah

Try me a little bit baby, it's gonna drive you crazy

My energy, everything, cannot contain it

You can't put me in a box, you can't teach me how to stop

I'ma collar-poppin' pocket rocket, see me at the top

Baby, mm, I'm a star

Let me show you how it's done, like, ta-da

No, they do not come any realer, don't come any bigger

Eight figure in my bag with a figure-eight figure

Like, mm, this is who we are

Mm, can't break it apart

Make way, make way, make way

Takin' space up in the sky

I got that boom, boom so high

When I step in, you gon' see why

I'll take my place up ahead

No, you said I'll never get by

Now look at me, I'm so high

You wanna know what it feels like

It's like

Got that uh-huh, that uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, uh-huh

That uh-huh, uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, yeah

Got that uh-huh, that uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, uh-huh

That uh-huh, uh-huh

Big, big uh-huh, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
thunder /ˈθʌndər/ B1	noun - a loud crash of sound, typically caused by lightning
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ B1	verb - feel curiosity or amazement noun - a feeling of amazement and admiration
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - move irregularly and rapidly noun - a shaking movement
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the surface of the earth
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go from one place to another
ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ C1	noun - a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a path or route
space /speɪs/ A2	noun - a place where there is nothing around
step /step/ A1	verb - to walk
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position
contain /kənˈteɪn/ B2	verb - have or include within itself
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ B1	noun - a vehicle for traveling into space
star /stɑːr/ A2	noun - a famous person
realer /ˈriːələr/ B2	adjective - more genuine or authentic
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces

Key Grammar Structures

• Somethin' a little like thunder

  ➔ Like + noun phrase (simile)

  ➔ This line uses 'like' to create a simile, comparing something to thunder. It's a common way to describe a feeling or quality.

• Better make room 'cause I'm comin' now

  ➔ Imperative + clause with 'cause'

  ➔ This uses an imperative ('Better make room') followed by a clause explaining the reason ('cause I'm comin' now'). 'Cause is a colloquial shortening of 'because'.

• You wanna know what it feels like

  ➔ Question Tag (indirect)

  ➔ This is an indirect question. 'You wanna know' is a colloquial way of saying 'Do you want to know'. The structure is common in informal speech.

• I'ma collar-poppin' pocket rocket, see me at the top

  ➔ Slang/Contraction ('I'ma' for 'I am going to')

  ➔ This line uses slang and a contraction ('I'ma') for a more casual and impactful delivery. 'Collar-poppin'' and 'pocket rocket' are figurative expressions.

• Eight figure in my bag with a figure-eight figure

  ➔ Idiomatic expression ('eight figure')

  ➔ The phrase 'eight figure' is an idiom meaning a sum of money of at least $10 million. The line plays on the literal and figurative meaning of 'figure'.

• No, they do not come any realer, don't come any bigger

  ➔ Double Negative (emphatic)

  ➔ The use of 'do not come any realer' and 'don't come any bigger' creates a double negative, which is used here for emphasis. It means they are extremely authentic and large.

• You said I'll never get by

  ➔ Past Simple (reporting what someone said)

  ➔ The past simple tense ('said') is used to report a statement made in the past. It's a common way to introduce indirect speech.

• It's like

  ➔ Comparison using 'like'

  ➔ This introduces a simile, comparing the feeling to something else. It's a simple but effective way to convey a complex emotion.