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I Gotta Feeling

The Black Eyed Peas

Released in 2009, 'I Gotta Feeling' is one of The Black Eyed Peas' most iconic tracks, embodying the spirit of celebration and enjoyment. The song was composed by will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, Fergie, and David Guetta, merging pop and dance elements that contributed to its widespread popularity. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks and has remained a party anthem worldwide. Its repetitive and catchy lyrics make it an excellent resource for English learners looking to grasp contemporary vocabulary and expressions.

Lyrics

I Gotta Feeling — The Black Eyed Peas

English

I got a feelin'

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feelin'

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feelin', woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feelin', woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

(I feel)

Tonight's the night, let's live it up

I got my money, let's spend it up (

I feel

)

Go out and smash it, like, "Oh my God!"

Jump off that sofa, let's kick it off (

I feel

)

I know that we'll have a ball

If we get down and go out and just lose it all

I feel

stressed out, I wanna let it go

Let's go way out, spaced out, and losin' all control (

I feel

)

Fill up my cup, mazel tov

Look at her dancin', just take it off (I feel)

Let's paint the town, we'll shut it down

Let's burn the roof

And then we'll do it again

(I feel)

Let's do it, let's do it, let's do it

Let's do it, and do it, and do it,

let's live it up

(I feel)

And do it, and do it, and do it, do it, do it

Let's do it, let's do it, let's do it

'Cause I got a feelin',

woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feelin',

woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

(I feel)

Tonight's the night (

Hey

), let's live it up (

Let's live it up

)

I got my money (

I'm payin'

), let's spend it up (

Let's spend it up

)

Go out and smash it (

Smash it

), like, "Oh my God!" (

Like, "Oh my God!"

)

Jump off that sofa (

Come on

), let's kick it off

Fill up my cup (

Drank

), mazel tov (L'chaim)

Look at her dancin' (

Move it, move it

), just take it off

Let's paint the town (Paint the town), we'll shut it down (Shut it down)

Let's burn the roof (

Woo

)

And then we'll do it again

Let's do it, let's do it, let's do it (Let's do it)

Let's do it, and do it (Do it), and do it,

let's live it up

And do it (Do it), and do it (And do it)

And do it, do it, do it (And, and, and do it)

Let's do it (And do it), let's do it (And do it)

Let's do it, do it, do it, do it (Hey, hey, hey)

Here we come, here we go, we gotta rock

Easy come, easy go, now we on top (I feel)

Fill the shot, body rock, rock it, don't stop

'Round and 'round, up and down, around the clock (I feel)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Do it)

Friday, Saturday, Saturday to Sunday (Do it)

Get-get-get-get-get with us, you know what we say (Say)

Party every day, pa-pa-pa-party every day

And I'm feelin', woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

A feelin', woo-hoo

That tonight's gonna be a good night

That tonight's gonna be a good, good night

Woo-hoo

Grammar

What you learn from this song

Modals - Modais

'I know that we'll have a ball' — Here, 'will' indicates a strong likelihood of having fun.

'Let's go way out, spaced out, and losin' all control' — The use of 'let's' suggests a suggestion or invitation to do something.

'That tonight's gonna be a good night' — The phrase implies a confident expectation about the future.

Simple Present - Presente Simples

'Tonight's the night, let's live it up' — 'Live' is used in the simple present to convey a current action or state.

'Go out and smash it' — The imperative form shows command but is based on the simple present structure.

'Party every day' — This line illustrates a habitual action in the simple present.

Fun facts

Did you know?

The song was produced by David Guetta and achieved remarkable commercial success, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States and the UK.

The Black Eyed Peas recorded 'I Gotta Feeling' during a session where they aimed to create an uplifting anthem for the summer.

It was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards in 2010 and won the award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

The track has been covered by numerous artists, including the popular children's group Kidz Bop, showcasing its broad appeal across different age groups.

'I Gotta Feeling' has been streamed over a billion times on platforms like Spotify and is often played at major events and parties due to its feel-good message.

For students

Why learn English with this song?

This song is ideal for learning English due to its repetitive chorus and clear pronunciation. The vocabulary is accessible, making it suitable for intermediate learners looking to expand their understanding of modern expressions. The catchy rhythm and familiar themes promote engagement, allowing students to practice speaking and listening skills in a fun context.

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