BANG! – English Lyrics

• By: AJR
• Album: OK Orchestra

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into AJR's "BANG!" to explore a vibrant mix of contemporary pop and theatrical flair! This song offers a fascinating linguistic journey through its relatable lyrics about growing up and the anxieties of adulthood, articulated with modern, conversational English. Its unique sound, blending catchy beats with unexpected instrumental elements, makes it a memorable and engaging track for language learners to connect with authentic spoken English and idiomatic expressions. By engaging with its narrative and distinct vocal delivery, you can pick up on everyday phrases and cultural nuances of navigating life's big transitions.

[English]

♪ I get up, I get down, and I'm jumpin' around ♪

♪ And the rumpus and ruckus are comfortable now ♪

♪ Been a hell of a ride, ♪

but I'm thinking it's time to grow ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ So I got an apartment across from the park ♪

♪ Put quinoa in my fridge, still I'm not feeling grown ♪

♪ Been a hell of a ride, but I'm thinking it's time to go ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Here we go! ♪

♪ So put your best face on, everybody ♪

♪ Pretend you know this song, everybody ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ I'm way too young to lie here forever ♪

♪ I'm way too old to try, so whatever ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Feel like I'm gonna puke 'cause my taxes are due ♪

♪ Do my password begin with a one or a two? ♪

♪ Been a hell of a ride, ♪

but I'm thinking it's time to grow ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Metronome ♪

♪ Man, I'm up to something ♪

♪ Ooh-de-la-di-do, ♪

♪ Thank you all for coming ♪

♪ I hope you like the show 'cause it's on a budget ♪

♪ So ooh-de-la-di-do, yeah, ♪

♪ Come on, here we go, yeah ♪

♪ Come on, ♪

♪ Here we go! ♪

♪ So put your best face on, everybody ♪

♪ Pretend you know this song, everybody ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ I'm way too young to lie here forever ♪

♪ I'm way too old to try, so whatever ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Been a hell of a ride, but I'm thinking it's time to go ♪

♪ So put your best face on, everybody ♪

♪ Pretend you know this song, everybody ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Here we go! ♪

♪ So put your best face on, everybody ♪

♪ Pretend you know this song, everybody ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ I'm way too young to lie here forever ♪

♪ I'm way too old to try, so whatever ♪

♪ Come hang, let's go out with a bang! ♪

♪ Bang! Bang! Bang! ♪

♪ Here we go! ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bang /bæŋ/ B1	noun - a sudden loud noise verb - to hit something with a loud noise
ride /raɪd/ B1	noun - a journey on a vehicle or animal verb - to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal
grow /ɡroʊ/ B1	verb - to increase in size or develop
apartment /əˈpɑːrt.mənt/ A2	noun - a set of rooms forming an individual residence
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of a person's head verb - to confront or deal with something
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for a short time
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	noun - a performance or display verb - to present or display something
hang /hæŋ/ B1	verb - to suspend or be suspended from above
taxes /ˈtæksɪz/ B2	noun - mandatory financial charges imposed by a government
budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ B2	noun - an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period
comfortable /ˈkʌmfərtəbl/ B2	adjective - providing physical ease and relaxation