Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the infectious rhythms of "Tu Pum Pum," a vibrant collaboration between Karol G and Shaggy. This song is a fantastic way to experience the blend of Latin and reggae influences, offering catchy phrases and a dance-friendly beat that will encourage you to move and explore the sounds of Spanish and Jamaican Patois.
Key Vocabulary
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dance /dæns/ A2 |
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show /ʃoʊ/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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let /lɛt/ A1 |
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showcase /ˈʃoʊ.keɪs/ B2 |
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star /stɑːr/ A2 |
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body /ˈbɒd.i/ A1 |
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drop /drɒp/ A2 |
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music /ˈmjuː.zɪk/ A1 |
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movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ B1 |
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know /noʊ/ A2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I AIN' PLAYIN' WITCHU
➔ Non-standard contraction/dialect. "Ain't" is a contraction of "am not", "is not", "are not", "has not", or "have not". Used with "with you", contracted to 'witchu'.
➔ This line means "I am not playing with you". The use of "ain't" and "witchu" are features of informal English and some dialects.
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GAL LET THEM KNOW
➔ Imperative sentence with a non-standard spelling of "girl" (gal). Implied subject is "you".
➔ This means "Girl, let them know". It's a call to action, encouraging someone to make something known.
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SAY YOU BODY GOOD YOU STAR YOUR OWN SHOW
➔ Ellipsis (omission of words): "Say [that] your body is good, [then] you [should] star in your own show.". Using "you" instead of "your" in "Say you body good" is also non-standard.
➔ The line means, if you believe your body is attractive, you should be confident and showcase yourself.
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BRING IT UP TOP, THEN YOU DROP IT DOWN LOW
➔ Imperative sentences using informal language. "It" refers to the body or hips, implied.
➔ Instructions in a dance, telling someone to move their hips up and then down.
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TU PUM PUM MAMI MAMI LET ME LOVE YOU SO
➔ Use of repetition (Tu Pum Pum Mami Mami). "Let me love you so" - imperative mood expressing a strong desire.
➔ Expresses intense desire and affection, likely in a romantic or sexual context. "Tu Pum Pum" is likely onomatopoeia.
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NO DEJO NADA EN LA CALLE, LA TIENEN DIFICIL
➔ Spanish sentence: Present simple tense. "No dejo nada" (I don't leave anything). "La tienen difícil" (They have it difficult) - idiom.
➔ Means "I don't leave anything behind in the street, they have it difficult." Implying the speaker excels and leaves no opportunities for others.
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ESTE FLOW NO SE COMPRA, SE SIENTE, SE VIVE
➔ Spanish sentence: Passive voice with "se". "No se compra" (It is not bought). "Se siente" (It is felt). "Se vive" (It is lived).
➔ Means "This flow cannot be bought, it is felt, it is lived." Referring to a unique style or talent.
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JUST IN CASE YOU MISS IT HAVE HER DROP IT INNA SLOW-MO
➔ Conditional phrase "Just in case". "Inna" is a dialectal variation of "in a". Causative "have her drop it" - meaning "make her drop it".
➔ Meaning: "Just in case you didn't see it properly, have her do it slowly." Instructions to repeat a dance move in slow motion.
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