Abracadabra – English Lyrics

• By: Lady Gaga
• Album: MAYHEM

Lyrics & Translation

Step into the enchanting world of Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra," a powerful dance-pop anthem that encourages listeners to embrace life's challenges and discover the magic within. This song is a fantastic opportunity to explore modern English vocabulary related to emotion and self-discovery, all set to an energetic beat. Its vivid storytelling and catchy hooks make it a captivating listen for anyone eager to learn English through contemporary music.

[English]

[MICROPHONE FEEDBACK]

THE CATEGORY IS:

DANCE OR DIE

[OMINOUS VOCALS]

[CROWD] HA !

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

HA!

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

HA!

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

HA!

♪♪♪

♪ PAY THE TOLL TO THE ANGELS ♪

♪ DRAWING CIRCLES IN THE CLOUDS ♪

♪ KEEP YOUR MIND ON THE DISTANCE ♪

♪ WHEN THE DEVIL TURNS AROUND ♪

♪ HOLD ME IN YOUR HEART TONIGHT ♪

♪ IN THE MAGIC OF THE DARK MOONLIGHT ♪

♪ SAVE ME FROM THIS EMPTY FIGHT ♪

♪ IN THE GAME OF LIFE ♪

♪ LIKE A POEM SAID BY A LADY IN RED ♪

♪ YOU HEAR THE LAST FEW WORDS OF YOUR LIFE ♪

♪ WITH A HAUNTING DANCE— NOW YOU’RE BOTH IN A TRANCE ♪

♪ IT’S TIME TO CAST YOUR SPELL ON THE NIGHT ♪

♪ “ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ AMOR OO NA NA ♪

♪ ABRAC CA DA BRA ♪

♪ MORTA OO GAGA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ ABRA OO NA NA” ♪

♪ IN HER TONGUE SHE SAID ♪

♪ DEATH OR LOVE TONIGHT ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ FEEL THE BEAT UNDER YOUR FEET ♪

♪ THE FLOOR’S ON FIRE ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ CHOOSE THE ROAD ♪

♪ ON THE WEST SIDE ♪

♪ AS THE DUST FLIES ♪

♪ WATCH IT BURN ♪

♪ DON’T WASTE TIME ON A FEELING ♪

♪ USE YOUR PASSION ♪

♪ NO RETURN ♪

♪ HOLD ME IN YOUR HEART TONIGHT ♪

♪ IN THE MAGIC OF THE DARK MOONLIGHT ♪

♪ SAVE ME FROM THIS EMPTY FIGHT ♪

♪ IN THE GAME OF LIFE ♪

♪ LIKE A POEM SAID BY A LADY IN RED ♪

♪ YOU HEAR THE LAST FEW WORDS OF YOUR LIFE ♪

♪ WITH A HAUNTING DANCE— NOW YOU’RE BOTH IN A TRANCE ♪

♪ IT’S TIME TO CAST YOUR SPELL ON THE NIGHT ♪

♪ “ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ AMOR OO NA NA ♪

♪ ABRAC CA DA BRA ♪

♪ MORTA OO GAGA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ ABRA OO NA NA” ♪

♪ IN HER TONGUE SHE SAID ♪

♪ DEATH OR LOVE TONIGHT ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ FEEL THE BEAT UNDER YOUR FEET ♪

♪ THE FLOOR’S ON FIRE ♪

♪ ABRA-CA-DABRA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ PHANTOM OF THE DANCE FLOOR ♪

♪ COME TO ME ♪

♪ SING FOR ME A SINFUL MELODY ♪

♪ AH AH AH AH AH ♪

♪ AH AH AH AHH ♪

♪ AH AH AH AH AH ♪

♪ AHH AH AH AHHHHHH ♪

[CROWD CHANTING] “ABRACADABRA

AMOR OO NA NA

ABRAC CA DA BRA

MORTA OO GAGA

- [LADY GAGA SCREAMS] - ABRACADABRA

ABRA OO NA NA”

IN HER TONGUE SHE SAID

DEATH OR LOVE TONIGHT

♪ “ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ AMOR OO NA NA ♪

♪ ABRAC CA DA BRA ♪

♪ MORTA OO GAGA ♪

♪ ABRACADABRA ♪

♪ ABRA OO NA NA” ♪

♪ IN HER TONGUE SHE SAID ♪

♪ DEATH OR LOVE TONIGHT ♪

[ THUNDERSTORM ]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
angels /ˈeɪndʒəlz/ B1	noun - supernatural beings believed to assist and serve God
distance /ˈdɪstəns/ B1	noun - the amount of space between two things or people
devil /ˈdevəl/ B1	noun - the personification of evil
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the power of apparently influencing events or objects by using mysterious or supernatural forces
moonlight /ˈmuːnlaɪt/ B1	noun - light from the moon
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a physical altercation verb - to engage in a physical altercation
poem /ˈpoʊəm/ B2	noun - a piece of writing in verse
lady /ˈleɪdi/ A2	noun - a polite term for a woman
trance /træns/ B2	noun - a state of altered consciousness
spell /spel/ B1	noun - a formula for a magical effect verb - to cast a spell
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire
dust /dʌst/ A2	noun - fine particles of matter
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood
melody /ˈmelədi/ B1	noun - a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
floor /flɔːr/ A2	noun - the lower surface of a room
death /deθ/ B1	noun - the end of life
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection

Key Grammar Structures

• PAY THE TOLL TO THE ANGELS

  ➔ Imperative mood (Pay)

  ➔ Using the base form of the verb to issue a command or request. Here, it's a metaphorical instruction.

• DRAWING CIRCLES IN THE CLOUDS

  ➔ Present participle as a noun modifier (Drawing)

  ➔ The present participle "drawing" describes the action being performed. It creates a sense of ongoing action and imagery.

• KEEP YOUR MIND ON THE DISTANCE

  ➔ Imperative mood (Keep)

  ➔ Another use of the imperative to provide a command or instruction. It emphasizes the importance of focus.

• WHEN THE DEVIL TURNS AROUND

  ➔ Subordinate clause with "when"

  ➔ Introducing a condition or time frame. The main clause (implied: something will happen) is dependent on the timing of the devil turning around.

• HOLD ME IN YOUR HEART TONIGHT

  ➔ Imperative mood (Hold)

  ➔ Another use of imperative, a plea for affection or remembrance.

• LIKE A POEM SAID BY A LADY IN RED

  ➔ Simile using "like"

  ➔ Comparing something to something else (the situation to a poem) to create a vivid image and convey a deeper meaning.

• YOU HEAR THE LAST FEW WORDS OF YOUR LIFE

  ➔ Simple Present tense (hear)

  ➔ Describing a general truth or a likely event within the song's narrative. Though happening in the future, it is presented as a certain outcome.

• IT’S TIME TO CAST YOUR SPELL ON THE NIGHT

  ➔ Idiomatic expression "It's time to..."

  ➔ Indicates that a specific action should be taken at this moment. It suggests urgency and a call to action.

• DEATH OR LOVE TONIGHT

  ➔ Elliptical sentence (omitting the verb and subject)

  ➔ The full sentence would likely be "Choose death or love tonight". The omission creates a sense of immediacy and dramatic choice.

• DON’T WASTE TIME ON A FEELING

  ➔ Negative Imperative Mood (Don't waste)

  ➔ A command or warning against a particular action, to not spend valuable time on transient emotions.