Fast Cars & Superstars – English Lyrics

• By: Cristian Marchi, Reverend Haus

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythmic world of House music with 'Fast Cars & Superstars'! This track is perfect for learners looking to pick up modern English slang related to lifestyle, luxury, and social status, all set to a catchy, driving beat that makes language immersion feel like a night out at a top club.

[English]

When the base get bumping up in the club

Pour another shot and show me some love

I wanna get the party going, ladies to front

Now let me see you shake it and turn the music up

When the base get bumping up in the club

Pour another shot and show me some love

I wanna get the party going, ladies to front

Now let me see you shake it and turn the music up (up)

Grab another bottle, party with some models

Fast cars, superstars, leave the club tomorrow

Grab another bottle, party with some models

Fast cars, superstars, leave the club tomorrow

Fast

Cars

Fast cars

Superstars

Now let me see you shake it and turn the music up (up)

...

One love, up in the club

When the base get bumping up in the club

Pour another shot and show me some love

I wanna get the party going, ladies to front

Now let me see you shake it and turn the music up (up)

Grab another bottle, party with some models

Fast cars, superstars, leave the club tomorrow

Grab another bottle, party with some models

Fast cars, superstars, leave the club tomorrow

Fast

Cars

Fast cars

Superstars

Now let me see you shake it and turn the music up (up)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
base /beɪs/ A2	noun - The lowest part or edge of something, often referring to the low-frequency sounds (bass) in music.
bumping /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/ B2	verb - To hit or strike against something; in music, playing loud, rhythmic beats.
club /klʌb/ A1	noun - A place of entertainment that is open late at night, usually serving drinks and playing music.
pour /pɔːr/ B1	verb - To cause a liquid to flow from a container.
shot /ʃɒt/ B2	noun - A small amount of strong alcoholic drink.
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - To move an object or body part up and down or from side to side with short, quick movements.
bottle /ˈbɒt.əl/ A1	noun - A container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck.
models /ˈmɒd.əlz/ A2	noun - People employed to display clothes or pose for photos.
fast /fɑːst/ A1	adjective - Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
superstars /ˈsuː.pə.stɑːrz/ B1	noun - Extremely famous and successful performers or athletes.
tomorrow /təˈmɒr.əʊ/ A1	noun - The day after today.

Key Grammar Structures

• When the base get bumping up in the club

  ➔ Subjunctive mood / Dialectal verb agreement

  ➔ In standard English, it should be 'gets', but 'get' is used here as a stylistic choice often found in hip-hop/dance music lyrics to maintain rhythm.

• I wanna get the party going

  ➔ Causative structure: 'get' + object + present participle

  ➔ Using 'get' + object + '-ing' to express the act of starting or maintaining a state (the party in motion).

• Now let me see you shake it

  ➔ Imperative structure: 'let' + object + bare infinitive

  ➔ The verb 'let' is followed by an object ('me') and a bare infinitive ('see') to invite or command an action.

• Grab another bottle, party with some models

  ➔ Imperative verbs for rhythmic sequencing

  ➔ Using base-form verbs ('Grab', 'party') at the start of clauses creates an energetic, direct call to action.

• Leave the club tomorrow

  ➔ Future time reference with present tense

  ➔ The speaker uses the present tense 'leave' to describe a future intent or plan, which is common in casual, spoken English.