Cheap Thrills – English Lyrics

• By: Sia, Sean Paul

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the rhythm of contemporary English with 'Cheap Thrills.' This song is a fantastic tool for learners to practice colloquial, rhythmic slang and phrases related to social life and positive emotions. Its repetitive, upbeat structure makes it perfect for improving listening comprehension and natural pronunciation.

[English]

Up with it girl

Rock with it girl

Show dem it girl (Bada bang bang)

Bounce with it girl

Dance with it girl

Get with it girl (Bada bang bang)

Come on, come on, turn the radio on

It's friday night and I won't be long

Gotta do my hair, I put my make up on

It's friday night and I won't be long

Til I hit the dance floor (Bada bang)

Hit the dance floor (Bada bang)

I got all I need

No, I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash

But I got you, baby

(Just you an me)

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

But I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I can feel the beat

Mek di beat jus take control

I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I keep dancing

Free up yourself, get outta control

Come on, come on, turn the radio on

It's saturday and I won't be long

Gotta paint my nails, put my high heels on

It's saturday and I won't be long

Til I hit the dance floor (Bada bang)

Hit the dance floor (Bada bang)

I got all I need (Sia)

No, I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash

But I got you baby

(Just you an me)

Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

But I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I can feel the beat

Mek di beat jus take control

I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I keep dancing

Free up yourself, get outta control

Me and you girl, you and me

Drop it to the floor and mek mi see your energy, because

Me nah play nuh hide an seek

Wah if see di ting you have weh mek me feel weak girl (Free)

'Cause anytime you wine and kotch it

Di selector pull it up an put it pon repeat, girl

I'm nah touch a dollar in my pocket

'Cause nuttin' in this world ain't more dan what you worth (I love cheap thrills!)

But I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I can feel the beat

Mek di beat jus take control

I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I keep dancing

Free up yourself, get outta control (Oh oh)

Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight

(I love cheap thrills!)

But I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I can feel the beat

Mek di beat jus take control

I don't need no money

You worth more dan diamond, more dan gold

As long as I keep dancing

Free up yourself, get outta control

La, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills!)

La, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills!)

La, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills!)

La, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills!)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bounce /baʊns/ B1	verb - To move up and down rhythmically
radio /ˈreɪdioʊ/ A1	noun - A device for receiving broadcast signals
cash /kæʃ/ A2	noun - Money in the form of notes or coins
cheap /tʃiːp/ A1	adjective - Low in price; costing little money
thrills /θrɪlz/ B2	noun - Sudden feelings of excitement or pleasure
diamond /ˈdaɪmənd/ A2	noun - A precious stone consisting of clear, colorless crystalline carbon
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - The power to influence or direct behavior
heels /hiːlz/ A2	noun - The raised part of a shoe
energy /ˈɛnərdʒi/ B1	noun - The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - Lacking physical strength and energy
pocket /ˈpɒkɪt/ A2	noun - A small pouch inside or attached to a garment
worth /wɜːrθ/ B1	adjective - Having a value equal to
paint /peɪnt/ A2	verb - To apply color to a surface, specifically nails here
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - A main accent or rhythmic unit in music
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ A2	noun - The action of doing something again