Where It's At – English Lyrics

• By: Beck

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Beck's 'Where It's At' is a perfect place to start. Its playful and collage-like lyrics offer a fun challenge to decipher a mix of slang and cultural references. The song's special quality lies in its creative sampling and genre-blending, which creates a unique sonic landscape that is both catchy and artistically rich. By exploring the lyrics, you'll not only improve your English but also gain insight into 90s alternative music culture.

[English]

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ THERE'S A DESTINATION A LITTLE UP THE ROAD ♪

♪ FROM THE HABITATIONS AND THE TOWNS WE KNOW ♪

♪ A PLACE WE SAW THE LIGHTS TURN LOW ♪

♪ THE JIGSAW JAZZ AND THE GET FRESH FLOW ♪

♪ PULLING OUT JIVES AND JAMBOREE HANDOUTS ♪

♪ TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ BOTTLES AND CANS AND JUST CLAP YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ AND JUST CLAP YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ THAT WAS A GOOD DRUM BREAK ♪

♪ PICK YOURSELF UP OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ♪

♪ WITH YOUR ELEVATOR BONES AND YOUR WHIP-FLASH TONES ♪

♪ MEMBERS ONLY, HYPNOTIZERS ♪

♪ MOVE THROUGH THE ROOM LIKE AMBULANCE DRIVERS ♪

♪ SHINE YOUR SHOES WITH YOUR MICROPHONE BLUES ♪

♪ HIRSUTES WITH YOUR PARACHUTE FRUITS ♪

♪ PASSING THE DUTCHIE FROM COAST TO COAST ♪

♪ LIKE MY MAN, GARY WILSON, I ROCK THE MOST ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHAT ABOUT THOSE WHO SWING BOTH WAYS, AC-DCS ♪

♪ LET'S MAKE IT OUT, BABY ♪

(GENTLE MUSIC)

(UPBEAT ELECTRONIC MUSIC)

♪ THERE'S A DESTINATION A LITTLE UP THE ROAD ♪

♪ FROM THE HABITATIONS AND THE TOWNS WE KNOW ♪

♪ A PLACE WE SAW THE LIGHTS TURN LOW ♪

♪ THE JIGSAW JAZZ AND THE GET-FRESH FLOW ♪

♪ PULLING OUT JIVES AND JAMBOREE HANDOUTS ♪

♪ TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ BOTTLES AND CANS AND JUST CLAP YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ AND JUST CLAP YOUR HANDS ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

♪ WHERE IT'S AT ♪

♪ I GOT TWO TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE ♪

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ MAKE IT OUT, BABY ♪

♪ LET'S PLAY IT GOOD ♪

♪ LET'S MAKE IT OUT, BABY ♪

♪ GOOD, GOOD, GOOD, GOOD ♪