Timebomb – English Lyrics

• By: WALK THE MOON

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into WALK THE MOON's "Timebomb" to experience a vibrant, '80s-infused pop sound that beautifully articulates the universal fear and excitement of falling in love. Its direct and relatable English lyrics offer an excellent opportunity to expand your vocabulary related to emotions, relationships, and taking chances. The song's catchy melodies and insightful message make it special for anyone learning English, providing both linguistic exposure and emotional resonance.

[English]

♪♪

♪ every night, every day ♪

♪ 10 times out of 9 I'm a hand grenade ♪

♪ I don't wanna push you away ♪

♪ but I'm warning you babe ♪

♪ this ain't a green light it's no serenade ♪

♪ this is a red flag before the mayday ♪

♪ check all of my signs keep away ♪

♪ I'm warning you babe ♪

♪ afraid to light the fuse again ♪

♪ start a fire and lose a friend ♪

♪ but when your heart opens ♪

♪ it's like I'm ready to fall again ♪

♪ who tripped the red wire out of the blue ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ how many people dance in a dark room ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ is it real love? is it real love ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ I can feel you, I can feel your heart ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ heads up, look alive ♪

♪ more that I stare into your eyes ♪

♪ more I get lost in your face, ♪

♪ I'm warning you babe ♪

♪ red line, danger zone ♪

♪ point of no return coming real close ♪

♪ pulling me in I'm afraid ♪

♪ I'm warning you babe ♪

♪ afraid to light the fuse again ♪

♪ start a fire and lose a friend ♪

♪ but when your heart opens ♪

♪ it's like I'm ready to fall again ♪

♪ who tripped the red wire out of the blue ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ how many people dance in a dark room ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ is it real love? is it real love ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ I can feel you, I can feel your heart ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪♪

♪ afraid to light the fuse again ♪

♪ start a fire and lose a friend ♪

♪ but when your heart opens ♪

♪ it's like I'm ready to fall again ♪

♪ who tripped the red wire out of the blue ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ how many people dance in a dark room ♪

♪ swept off my feet said God save me now ♪

♪ is it real love? is it real love ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ I can feel you, I can feel your heart ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ I can feel your heart ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

♪ I can feel your heart ♪

♪ ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
grenade /ɡrɪˈneɪd/ B1	noun - a small explosive device
warning /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/ A2	noun - a statement telling about a possible danger
serenade /ˌsɛrəˈneɪd/ B2	noun - a piece of music sung or played to someone
fuse /fjuːz/ B1	noun - a safety device that burns to ignite an explosive verb - to join or blend things together
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - flames or burning verb - to discharge a gun
tripped /trɪpt/ A2	verb - to accidentally activate or trigger
wire /waɪər/ A2	noun - a strand of metal used for conducting electricity
swept /swɛpt/ B1	verb - to move or carry with force
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
ticking /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to make a series of light clicking sounds
timebomb /ˈtaɪmˌbɒm/ B1	noun - a bomb set to explode at a specific time
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A1	adjective - living; not dead
danger /ˈdeɪŋɡər/ A1	noun - the possibility of harm or injury
return /rɪˈtɜːrn/ A1	verb - to come or go back to a place
close /kloʊz/ A1	adjective - near in space or time verb - to move something to a position where it blocks an opening
pulling /ˈpʊlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to apply force to move something toward oneself

Key Grammar Structures

• 10 times out of 9, I'm a hand grenade

  ➔ Present Simple with 'out of'

  ➔ The phrase '10 times out of 9' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'almost always'. It uses the present simple to generalize a frequent action.

• I don't wanna push you away

  ➔ Contraction with 'wanna'

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a colloquial contraction of 'want to'. It is used in informal speech and lyrics for a more casual tone.

• this ain't a green light, it's no serenade

  ➔ Contraction with 'ain't'

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a non-standard contraction of 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. It is used in informal contexts for emphasis or a casual tone.

• I'm warning you babe

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Action

  ➔ The present continuous 'I'm warning' is used here to indicate a future action that is planned or certain.

• it's like I'm ready to fall again

  ➔ Comparative Structure with 'like'

  ➔ The phrase 'it's like' is used to make a comparison or to describe a situation that resembles another.

• ti- ti- ti- ticking like a timebomb

  ➔ Onomatopoeia and Simile

  ➔ The repetition of 'ti- ti- ti-' is an onomatopoeia mimicking the sound of a ticking bomb. 'Like a timebomb' is a simile comparing the situation to a timebomb.

• I can feel your heart

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can' for Ability

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. Here, it indicates the ability to feel someone's heart.

• more that I stare into your eyes

  ➔ Comparative Adverb 'more'

  ➔ The comparative adverb 'more' is used to indicate an increase in degree. Here, it shows that the action of staring intensifies.