Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of hip-hop and R&B with "Groove On," a sensational collaboration between Russian artist Timati and global icon Snoop Dogg. This track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern English slang and expressions related to partying, wealth, and dancing. Listen to how artists blend their styles to create a universal celebration anthem, perfect for anyone looking to learn English through catchy, energetic lyrics that are all about having a good time.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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groove /ɡruːv/ B2 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A2 |
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club /klʌb/ A2 |
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dance /dæns/ A2 |
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floor /flɔːr/ A2 |
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hands /hændz/ A2 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A2 |
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move /muːv/ A2 |
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drink /drɪŋk/ A2 |
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whip /wɪp/ B2 |
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kick /kɪk/ B2 |
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chick /tʃɪk/ B2 |
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lady /ˈleɪdi/ A2 |
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fresh /frɛʃ/ B1 |
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clean /kliːn/ B1 |
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VIP /ˌviː aɪ ˈpiː/ C1 |
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watch /wɒtʃ/ A2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B2 |
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shaking /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I want everybody to report to the dancefloor
➔ Verb + object + infinitive (want + infinitive)
➔ The verb "want" is followed by the object "everybody" and the infinitive phrase "to report" to show a desire.
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I'm known in each and every city I roll
➔ Present simple passive (be + past participle)
➔ The contraction "I'm" + past participle "known" forms a passive construction indicating a state.
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Let's go
➔ Imperative suggestion (let's + base verb)
➔ "Let's" is a contraction of "let us" and is used to make a friendly suggestion: "let us go" → "Let's go".
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You gon' do what I say
➔ Colloquial future (gon' = going to)
➔ "gon'" is a slang contraction of "going to" and expresses a future intention: "You are going to do..." → "You gon' do...".
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Come on and get your groove on
➔ Imperative with coordinated verbs (Come on + and + base verb)
➔ "Come on" is an encouraging phrase followed by the base verb "get"; the conjunction "and" links two actions in a single command.
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I could do whatever I wanna do
➔ Modal verb + infinitive (could + base verb) and colloquial "wanna" = want to
➔ "could" expresses ability or possibility before the base verb "do"; "wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to".
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As soon as I step in the club
➔ Time clause with present simple for future (as soon as + present simple)
➔ "As soon as" introduces a condition that will happen in the future; the verb "step" stays in the present simple.
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We poppin' we drinkin'
➔ Present participle used as informal progressive (dropping "are")
➔ The verbs "poppin'" and "drinkin'" are present participles with the auxiliary "are" omitted, a common slang style.
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Put your hands up high and move your body
➔ Imperative with coordinated verbs (Put + and + move)
➔ "Put" is a direct command; the conjunction "and" links a second command "move", forming a compound imperative.
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