Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the powerful world of Indonesian global pop with no na’s "work." This high-energy dance track is a masterclass in modern confidence and ambition, offering learners unique exposure to English lyrics intertwined with the distinctive sounds of Indonesian beats and gamelan rhythms. It’s an essential listen for grasping modern, assertive English vernacular and the genre-blending style of contemporary global music.
Key Vocabulary
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work /wɜːrk/ A1 |
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notch /nɒtʃ/ B1 |
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flex /flɛks/ B1 |
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check /tʃɛk/ A1 |
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kill /kɪl/ A1 |
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waist /weɪst/ A1 |
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trainers /ˈtreɪnərz/ A1 |
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treadmill /ˈtrɛdmɪl/ A2 |
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squat /skwɒt/ A2 |
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shopping /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ A1 |
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Lamborghini /ˌlæmbɔrˈɡiːni/ A2 |
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watermelon /ˈwɔːtərmɛlən/ A1 |
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martini /mɑːrˈtiːni/ A2 |
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earthquake /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/ A1 |
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sold /səʊld/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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it workh nothing munch on I land with home all
➔ Fragmented sentences
➔ The line uses fragmented sentences, which are common in song lyrics for rhythm and emphasis.
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the bag got a bag got to put in that top notch
➔ Repetition and informal language
➔ Repetition of 'bag' and informal phrasing like 'got to' are used for emphasis and casual tone.
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make it hot back drop keep them guessing
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The imperative mood ('make', 'keep') is used to give commands or instructions.
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big flex break a neck cut a check on a vest
➔ Slang and phrasal verbs
➔ 'Big flex' is slang for showing off, and 'break a neck' is an idiomatic expression.
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Put in that work. [__] it up, girl.
➔ Colloquial expressions and repetition
➔ Colloquial expressions like '[__] it up' and repetition of 'Put in that work' create a rhythmic and engaging tone.
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I don't know about you, but I'm making money moves in the water.
➔ Contrastive structure
➔ The contrastive structure ('I don't know about you, but...') highlights the speaker's actions compared to others.
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At the end of the day, you be saying my name.
➔ Non-standard verb form
➔ 'You be saying' is a non-standard verb form often used in informal or poetic contexts.
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PUT IN THAT WORK. IT looks so good.
➔ Emphatic capitalization
➔ Capitalization is used to emphasize the phrase 'PUT IN THAT WORK' and 'IT looks so good'.
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