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.

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.