Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the catchy world of Clean Bandit's "Tick Tock" featuring Mabel and 24kGoldn, a song that perfectly captures the feeling of being obsessed with someone. Explore the nuances of expressing desire and internal conflict in English, all while enjoying the infectious beat of this popular track .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tick /tɪk/ A1 |
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tock /tɒk/ A1 |
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satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ A2 |
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lover /ˈlʌvər/ A1 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B1 |
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replay /riːˈpleɪ/ A2 |
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memory /ˈmeməri/ A1 |
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touch /tʌtʃ/ A1 |
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power /ˈpaʊər/ A1 |
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addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B1 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A1 |
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screaming /ˈskriːmɪŋ/ A2 |
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control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2 |
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dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ A1 |
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drinking /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/ A1 |
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addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B1 |
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loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I don’t need no other I’m satisfied
➔ Double negative
➔ The phrase uses "don't need no," a double negative for emphasis, common in informal English.
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Only takes one lover to change your vibe
➔ Subject-verb agreement (singular subject)
➔ "Takes" agrees with the singular subject "one lover," following standard English grammar rules.
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I don’t need nobody put you on replay
➔ Colloquial contraction
➔ "Don’t need nobody" is a colloquial contraction, typical in spoken English but less formal.
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Every hour give you power
➔ Subject-verb disagreement (plural intent)
➔ "Give" should be "gives" to agree with the singular subject "Every hour," but it’s stylized for rhythm.
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Twenty four seven got you on my mind
➔ Numeral expression
➔ "Twenty four seven" is a numeral expression meaning 24/7, used to emphasize constant presence.
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My body wants you night and day
➔ Coordinate conjunction
➔ "Night and day" uses the coordinate conjunction "and" to join two nouns, emphasizing continuous time.
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I’m losing all control of me
➔ Reflexive pronoun
➔ "Me" is a reflexive pronoun referring back to the subject "I," indicating the action affects the subject.
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No time for thinking too busy dancing and drinking
➔ Gerund phrase
➔ "Dancing and drinking" are gerunds functioning as nouns, describing activities.
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