What She Wants Tonight – English Lyrics

• By: Luke Bryan

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the rhythm and lyrics of Luke Bryan's "What She Wants Tonight," a modern country hit that offers a glimpse into contemporary American English, especially as used in country music. You can learn vocabulary related to nightlife, flirtation, and relationships, while also appreciating the storytelling common in the genre. Its relatable themes and catchy hooks make it an engaging way to connect with the language.

[English]

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♪ SHE WALKS UP, VELVET ROPE UNHOOKS ♪

♪ SHE SNAPS HER FINGERS AND A DRINK COMES ♪

♪ SHE LOCKS YOU DOWN WITH JUST ONE LOOK ♪

♪ SHE'S GOT THIS WHOLE CLUB UNDONE ♪

♪ IF SHE'S ON THE REBOUND, YOU AIN'T GONNA KNOW IT ♪

♪ COMING OFF A HEARTBREAK, SHE AIN'T GONNA SHOW IT ♪

♪ SHE'S EYES CAUGHT, RED DOT, LOCKED ON ME, YEAH ♪

♪ SHE WANTS MY HANDS ON HER BODY ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO BURN LIKE SHE'S MADE OF FIRE ♪

♪ SAID, SHE AIN'T GOING HOME TILL WE ♪

♪ DRINK EVERY DROP OF KENTUCKY DRY ♪

♪ DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE'LL DO WHEN SHE DOES IT ♪

♪ PALM OF HER HAND, I'M HERS IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE ♪

♪ SHE DON'T TAKE NO AND I LOVE ♪

♪ SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

♪ I GET TO CATCH ALL HER SECRETS ♪

♪ SEQUINS BOUNCING OFF FLASHING LIGHTS ♪

♪ IF SHE WANTS IT THEN WE'RE LEAVING ♪

♪ GET ME HOME, PARK THE TRUCK, CUT THE TIRES ♪

♪ I GET TO BE WHERE SHE GOES WHEN SHE'S LONELY ♪

♪ THE LAST DOOR OF THE NIGHT SHE'S CLOSING ♪

♪ OH, I KNOW SHE COULD HAVE ANYTHING BUT ♪

♪ SHE WANTS MY HANDS ON HER BODY ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO BURN LIKE SHE'S MADE OF FIRE ♪

♪ SAID SHE AIN'T GOING HOME TILL WE ♪

♪ DRINK EVERY DROP OF KENTUCKY DRY ♪

♪ DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE'LL DO WHEN SHE DOES IT ♪

♪ PALM OF HER HAND, I'M HERS IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE ♪

♪ SHE DON'T TAKE NO AND I LOVE ♪

♪ SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I DON'T KNOW HOW I GOT TO BE THE ONLY THING SHE NEEDS RIGHT NOW ♪

♪ SHE WANTS MY HANDS ON HER BODY ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO BURN LIKE SHE'S MADE OF FIRE ♪

♪ SAID SHE AIN'T GOING HOME TILL WE ♪

♪ DRINK EVERY DROP OF KENTUCKY DRY ♪

♪ DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE'LL DO WHEN SHE DOES IT ♪

♪ PALM OF HER HAND, I'M HERS IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE ♪

♪ SHE DON'T TAKE NO AND I LOVE ♪

♪ SHE GETS WHAT SHE WANTS ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT ♪

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♪ AND I GET TO BE WHAT SHE WANTS TONIGHT, TONIGHT ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move by putting one foot in front of the other
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze in a specified direction
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	verb - to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
fire /ˈfaɪər/ B1	noun - the phenomenon of combustion characterized by heat and light
heartbreak /ˈhɑːrtbreɪk/ B2	noun - emotional distress caused by the end of a romantic relationship
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ B1	noun - something that is kept hidden or unknown
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a venue for socializing and entertainment
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
truck /trʌk/ A2	noun - a large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods
blink /blɪŋk/ B1	verb - to close and open the eyes quickly
rebound /ˈriːbaʊnd/ B2	noun - a recovery from a setback or disappointment

Key Grammar Structures

• SHE WANTS MY HANDS ON HER BODY

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to express a desire that is currently true.

• SHE DON'T TAKE NO AND I LOVE

  ➔ Negative Form

  ➔ The phrase uses a negative form to indicate that she does not accept 'no' as an answer.

• SHE'S GOT THIS WHOLE CLUB UNDONE

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The present perfect tense is used to indicate a state that has relevance to the present.

• I GET TO CATCH ALL HER SECRETS

  ➔ Modal Verbs

  ➔ The phrase uses 'get to' as a modal verb to express an opportunity or privilege.

• IF SHE'S ON THE REBOUND, YOU AIN'T GONNA KNOW IT

  ➔ Conditional Sentences

  ➔ The phrase uses a conditional structure to express a situation that depends on another.

• SHE AIN'T GONNA SHOW IT

  ➔ Future Intentions

  ➔ The phrase uses 'gonna' to indicate a future intention or plan.

• I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE'LL DO WHEN SHE DOES IT

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The future simple tense is used to express an action that will happen in the future.