Night Is Young – English Lyrics

• By: China Anne McClain
• Album: Descendants: Wicked World

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of "Night Is Young" by China Anne McClain, a song that's perfect for anyone looking to learn English through music! With its uplifting message about letting loose and enjoying the moment, you'll pick up common phrases related to fun, excitement, and self-expression. The clear vocals and energetic rhythm make the lyrics easy to follow, allowing you to learn new vocabulary and practice listening skills while enjoying a catchy pop tune from a popular Disney movie. It's a fantastic way to immerse yourself in English with a song that makes learning feel like a party!

[English]

♪ WHY YOU STANDING OVER THERE ♪

♪ ACTING LIKE YOU JUST DON'T CARE? ♪

♪ WE COULD MAKE OUR OWN KIND OF MUSIC ♪

♪ WE MIGHT COME FROM DIFFERENT WORLDS ♪

♪ MIGHT NOT BE YOUR KIND OF GIRL ♪

♪ BUT I JUST WANT TO LET GO AND LOSE IT ♪

♪ WE ARE LOST AND FOUND ♪

♪ SO LET'S GO TURN THE BEAT AROUND ♪

♪ AND MAYBE FIND A BRAND-NEW SOUND ♪

♪ LET'S TURN IT UP RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ NOW ♪

♪ BECAUSE THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ AND IT'S JUST BEGUN ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ LET'S GET IT STARTED ♪

♪ GET IT STARTED ♪

♪ AND GO TILL THE SUN COMES UP ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG... ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ DANCE TOGETHER, DANCE ALONE ♪

♪ LET IT OUT AND LET IT SHOW ♪

♪ CHANGING COLORS UNDER THE STROBE LIGHT ♪

♪ I JUST WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN ♪

♪ LET MY WORRIES COME UNDONE ♪

♪ RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, IT'S FEELING SO RIGHT ♪

♪ WE ARE LOST AND FOUND ♪

♪ SO LET'S GO TURN THE BEAT AROUND ♪

♪ AND MAYBE FIND A BRAND-NEW SOUND ♪

♪ LET'S TURN IT UP RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ NOW ♪

♪ BECAUSE THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ AND IT'S JUST BEGUN ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ LET'S GET IT STARTED ♪

♪ GET IT STARTED ♪

♪ AND GO TILL THE SUN COMES UP ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG... ♪

♪ THE NIGHT IS YOUNG ♪

♪ AND I WISH THAT IT WOULD NEVER END ♪

♪ I WISH THE SONG COULD PLAY AND PLAY ♪

♪ BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE AND THEN ♪

♪ JUST LET THE RHYTHM ♪

♪ TAKE YOU AWAY. ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
standing ˈstændɪŋ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on one's feet
acting ˈæktɪŋ A1	verb - to behave in a particular way
care kɛər A1	verb - to feel concern or interest
make meɪk A1	verb - to create or produce something
music ˈmjuːzɪk A1	noun - an art form consisting of sound and silence
different ˈdɪfərənt A1	adjective - not the same as another or each other
worlds wɜːrldz A1	noun - the earth, or a planet, or a state of existence
lose luːz A1	verb - to no longer have something
lost lɔːst A1	adjective - unable to find one's way or position
found faʊnd A1	verb - to discover or encounter something
beat biːt A1	noun - a pulse or rhythm
sound saʊnd A1	noun - vibrations that travel through the air
brand-new brænd nuː A2	adjective - completely new
started ˈstɑːrtɪd A1	verb - to begin or set in motion
dance dæns A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
colors ˈkʌlərz A1	noun - the property of light reflected by an object
fun fʌn A1	noun - enjoyment or amusement
worries ˈwʌriz A2	noun - feelings of anxiety or concern
rhythm ˈrɪðəm A2	noun - a strong pattern of sounds or movements

Key Grammar Structures

• WHY YOU STANDING OVER THERE

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present continuous tense with 'standing' to describe an action happening now.

• WE MIGHT COME FROM DIFFERENT WORLDS

  ➔ Modal verb (might)

  ➔ The modal verb 'might' expresses possibility or uncertainty.

• BUT I JUST WANT TO LET GO AND LOSE IT

  ➔ Infinitive with 'to'

  ➔ The infinitive 'to let go' is used after 'want' to express purpose.

• SO LET'S GO TURN THE BEAT AROUND

  ➔ Let's (suggestion)

  ➔ 'Let's' is used to make a suggestion or invitation.

• AND MAYBE FIND A BRAND-NEW SOUND

  ➔ Adverb of possibility (maybe)

  ➔ 'Maybe' is an adverb expressing uncertainty or possibility.

• LET'S TURN IT UP RIGHT NOW

  ➔ Emphatic imperative

  ➔ The phrase uses an emphatic imperative with 'let's' to strongly encourage action.

• BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE AND THEN

  ➔ Infinitive in purpose clause

  ➔ The infinitive 'to be' is used in a purpose clause to express intention.

• JUST LET THE RHYTHM TAKE YOU AWAY

  ➔ Causative construction

  ➔ The phrase uses a causative construction with 'let' to indicate allowing an action to happen.