White Noise – English Lyrics

• By: Disclosure, AlunaGeorge
• Album: ENERGY

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant soundscape of "White Noise" by Disclosure and AlunaGeorge, a track that not only captivates with its irresistible electronic beats but also tells a relatable story of modern relationships. Through its poignant lyrics, you can explore expressions of emotional struggle, resistance, and the desire for genuine connection amidst life's distractions. The song's clear, engaging vocals and repetitive, yet impactful, phrases make it an excellent choice for language learners to pick up contemporary English vocabulary and understand emotional nuances in context, all while enjoying a critically celebrated dance anthem.

[English]

I know you’re smart

You spin me round like a knot

You know the pieces, pieces of my heart

Sometimes it’s fun, you pull my strings one by one

Until you get me, get me onto one

Lately I’ve been thinking if you wanna get tough

Then let’s play rough

Lately I’ve been thinking if you wanna get tough

Then let’s play rough

I don’t need you, give it straight to me

give it straight to me

You’re just gonna get my back

I don’t need you

Tell me how to be, tell me how to be

You’re just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back, back, back

Just noise

White noise

Just noise

White noise

I’m hearing static, you’re like an automatic

You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying

Just noise

White noise

Just noise

White noise

I’m hearing static, you’re like an automatic

You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying

Only you can look at me the way you do

You always tend me, tend me black and blue

Such a shame, you frame me with such disdain

You got me washed out, washed out, color drained

Lately I’ve been thinking if you wanna get tough

Then let’s play rough

Lately I’ve been thinking if you wanna get tough

Then let’s play rough

I don’t need you, give it straight to me

give it straight to me

You’re just gonna get my back

I don’t need you

Tell me how to be, tell me how to be

You’re just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Just gonna get my back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back, back, back

Back, back

Just noise

White noise

Just noise

White noise

I’m hearing static, you’re like an automatic

You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying

Key Grammar Structures

• I know you’re smart

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The verb **""know""** is in the simple present to express a fact or a permanent state.

• You spin me round like a knot

  ➔ Simple present + comparative simile with "like"

  ➔ The verb **""spin""** is in simple present; **""like""** introduces a simile comparing the action to a knot.

• Sometimes it’s fun, you pull my strings one by one

  ➔ Adverb of frequency + contraction + simple present

  ➔ The adverb **""Sometimes""** modifies the whole clause; **""it’s""** is the contraction of *it is*; **""pull""** stays in simple present.

• Lately I’ve been thinking if you wanna get tough

  ➔ Present perfect continuous + informal conditional clause with "if"

  ➔ The phrase **""I’ve been thinking""** uses present perfect continuous to show an ongoing thought up to now; **""if you wanna""** introduces an informal conditional clause.

• Then let’s play rough

  ➔ Imperative with "let’s" + base verb

  ➔ The structure **""let’s""** is a polite imperative meaning “let us”; it is followed by the base form **""play""**.

• I don’t need you, give it straight to me

  ➔ Negative present simple + coordinated imperative clause

  ➔ The first clause **""don’t need""** is a negative present simple; the second clause **""give""** is an imperative, linked by a comma.

• You’re just gonna get my back

  ➔ Informal future with "gonna" (going to) + simple present of "be"

  ➔ The contraction **""gonna""** stands for *going to* and expresses a future intention; it follows the present tense **""are""** in **""You’re""**.

• I’m hearing static, you’re like an automatic

  ➔ Present continuous + simile with "like"

  ➔ The verb **""am hearing""** is in present continuous to describe a temporary perception; **""like""** introduces a simile comparing the person to an automatic device.

• You just wanna keep me on repeat and hear me crying

  ➔ Informal present with "wanna" + infinitive verb + coordination with "and"

  ➔ The colloquial **""wanna""** = *want to* is followed by the infinitive **""keep""**; the two actions **""keep""** and **""hear""** are linked by **""and""**.