Turn Down for What – English Lyrics

• By: DJ Snake, Lil Jon

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon! This iconic track is more than just a party anthem; its repetitive yet powerful lyrics encapsulate a cultural phrase encouraging listeners to embrace freedom and live in the moment. Learning the song's simple, impactful phrases like "Fire up that loud, another round of shots" and the famous "Turn down for what?" offers a direct window into modern English slang related to celebration and defiance, making it a fun and memorable way to pick up colloquial expressions and the vibe of contemporary electronic and hip-hop music.

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.