Down On The Street – English Lyrics

• By: Shakatak

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the vibrant sounds of 80s British jazz-funk with Shakatak's 'Down On The Street.' This song is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the English language through its celebration of nightlife and urban energy. The lyrics are clear and paint a vivid picture of a street party, making it enjoyable and easy to follow for language learners. What makes the song special is its infectious optimism and a groove that transcends language barriers, offering a fun and memorable way to learn English.

[English]

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Down on the street

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Tonight's the night we've waited for

The time to sing and dance like never before

The street's alive with such a carnival air

An all night dancing party everywhere

You and I

We're happy to be just a part of this crazy scene

Down on the street

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Down on the street

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Tonight's the night you'll never forget

The best time in your life that you'll ever get

New lovers meet as they dance through the night

The moonlight falls on this magical sight

You and I

We're happy to be just a part of this crazy scene

Down on the street

Down

Down on the street

Down

You and I

We're happy to be just a part of this crazy scene

Down on the street

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Down on the street

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Down on the street

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Down on the street

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
street /striːt/ A2	noun - a public road in a city or town
dance /dæns/ A2	noun - a series of organized movements and steps usually to music verb - to move rhythmically to music
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social event with entertainment, food, and drinks
happy /ˈhæpi/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection towards someone
nightlife /ˈnaɪtlaɪf/ B1	noun - entertainment and social activities that happen in the evening and at night
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - sounds arranged in a pleasing way, often with rhythm and melody
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ B2	noun - a particular point in time

Key Grammar Structures

• Tonight's the night we've waited for

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "we've waited" indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• The street's alive with such a carnival air

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "The street's alive" describes a current state or condition.

• You and I, we're happy to be just a part of this crazy scene

  ➔ Conjunctions

  ➔ The conjunction "and" connects two subjects, emphasizing unity.

• The best time in your life that you'll ever get

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "you'll ever get" indicates an action that will happen in the future.

• New lovers meet as they dance through the night

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "lovers meet" indicates an ongoing action happening now.

• The moonlight falls on this magical sight

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "moonlight falls" describes a general truth or fact.

• We're happy to be just a part of this crazy scene

  ➔ Infinitive phrases

  ➔ The phrase "to be just a part" expresses purpose or intention.