TKO – English Lyrics

• By: Justin Timberlake

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Justin Timberlake's "TKO" to not only enjoy its compelling blend of pop and R&B but also to enhance your English language skills. The song's clever use of boxing metaphors provides a unique and memorable way to learn vocabulary related to love, loss, and emotional struggle. Its intricate production and raw lyrical honesty make it a captivating listen for anyone looking to understand contemporary English through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
knock /nɒk/ B1	verb - to hit something or someone with a sudden blow noun - a sudden hit or blow
out /aʊt/ A2	adjective - not inside; away from a place
TKO /ˈtiː ˈkeɪ ˈoʊ/ C1	noun - technical knockout, a boxing term for a fight stopped by the referee
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to engage in physical or verbal conflict noun - a violent confrontation
hurt /hɜːrt/ B1	verb - to cause pain or injury adjective - feeling pain; injured
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - the organ of sight
fair /feər/ B1	adjective - just, impartial, or reasonable
low /loʊ/ B1	adjective - situated near the bottom; not high
swing /swɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move back and forth or from side to side noun - a back-and-forth movement; a swing (as in a sport)
bell /bɛl/ A2	noun - a hollow metal instrument that makes a ringing sound
whistle /ˈwɪsəl/ B1	noun - a small device that produces a high‑pitched sound when blown verb - to produce a high‑pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening
belt /bɛlt/ A2	noun - a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist verb - to strike someone hard, especially with a punch
chest /tʃɛst/ A2	noun - the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
dome /doʊm/ B2	noun - a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
babe /beɪb/ A2	noun - an affectionate term for a loved one, especially a girlfriend
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a person or animal
lethal /ˈliːθəl/ C1	adjective - causing death or capable of causing death
amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - causing great surprise or wonder
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged; wildly enthusiastic or uncontrolled