Turn Down for What – English Lyrics

• By: DJ Snake, Lil Jon

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be an exciting journey, and what better way to dive in than with a song that's all about energy and fun? "Turn Down for What" is a perfect example of modern American slang. By listening, you can pick up on popular phrases and the kind of high-energy hype that fuels parties and celebrations. Its simple, repetitive lyrics make it easy to follow along and start understanding the informal side of English. This song is special because it captures a specific cultural moment and attitude, making language learning feel less like a lesson and more like a party.

[English]

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Fire up that loud

Another round of shots

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

Turn down for what?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products verb - to discharge a firearm or explosive
loud /laʊd/ A2	adjective - producing much noise; easily audible
round /raʊnd/ A1	noun - a circular shape or object noun - a stage or sequence of events
shot /ʃɒt/ A2	noun - an act of firing a weapon noun - a small drink of liquor
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to move in a circular direction

Key Grammar Structures

• Fire up that loud

  ➔ Imperative verb + Particle + Determiner + Noun

  ➔ This uses the imperative "fire up" meaning to ignite or start, followed by "that" as a determiner pointing to a specific instance of "loud" (slang for strong marijuana). It's an instruction to begin smoking.

• Another round of shots

  ➔ Determiner + Noun + Preposition + Noun (plural)

  ➔ "Another" specifies that this is a further instance or repetition of a "round" (a set of drinks). The preposition "of" connects the noun phrase to the plural noun "shots", meaning alcoholic drinks.

• Turn down for what?

  ➔ Verb + Particle + Preposition + Interrogative Pronoun

  ➔ "Turn down" is a phrasal verb meaning to reduce in intensity. "For what" is asking the reason or purpose of reducing intensity. This is a rhetorical question implying there is no reason to reduce intensity or to stop partying.