Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Ariana Grande's '7 rings,' a catchy track that offers a modern twist on a classic melody and a glimpse into contemporary slang. Explore its empowering lyrics about friendship and self-reliance, and enhance your English vocabulary with phrases like 'I want it, I got it' that capture a confident and independent spirit.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəmənz/ B1 |
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favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2 |
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bad /bæd/ A1 |
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savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ B2 |
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checks /tʃeks/ A2 |
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flossy /ˈflɒsi/ |
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deposits /dɪˈpɒzɪts/ B1 |
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gloss /ɡlɒs/ B2 |
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bought /bɔːt/ A1 |
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ring /rɪŋ/ A1 |
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matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ A2 |
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riches /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ B2 |
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addiction /əˈdɪkʃn/ B2 |
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solve /sɒlv/ B1 |
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happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ B1 |
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gleaming /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ B2 |
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crib /krɪb/ |
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receipts /rɪˈsiːts/ B1 |
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business /ˈbɪznɪs/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Girls with tattoos who like getting in trouble
➔ Relative Clause: "who like getting in trouble" modifies "Girls with tattoos".
➔ This sentence uses a relative clause ("who like getting in trouble") to provide more information about the girls. "Who" is the relative pronoun, and "like getting in trouble" is a non-finite verb phrase (gerund usage).
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Been through some bad shit, I should be a sad bitch
➔ Present Perfect (contracted): "Been through" is a contraction of "Have been through". Conditional "should be" + adjective.
➔ "Been through" indicates an experience in the past with relevance to the present. "Should be" expresses an expectation or logical consequence.
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Who woulda thought it'd turn me to a savage
➔ Conditional Perfect (contracted): "Who woulda thought" is a contraction of "Who would have thought". Indirect statement with reduced relative pronoun.
➔ This sentence expresses surprise about a past event and its consequences. "Who would have thought" introduces an indirect question and "it'd turn me to a savage" is a reduced relative clause where "that" is omitted.
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Rather be tied up with calls and not strings
➔ "Rather be": Expressing preference. Parallel structure: "calls and not strings".
➔ "Rather be" is a shortened form of "would rather be," indicating a preference. The phrase "calls and not strings" shows a preference for professional obligations ("calls") over emotional attachments ("strings").
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Write my own checks like I write what I sing
➔ Simile: "like" used for comparison. Relative clause: "what I sing" acts as the direct object of "write".
➔ The simile "like I write what I sing" compares the act of writing checks (financial independence) to the act of songwriting (artistic expression). "What I sing" is a noun clause acting as the direct object of "write."
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Wearing a ring but not cause I'm no Mrs.
➔ Incorrect grammar (intentional for artistic effect): "not cause I'm no Mrs." should be "not because I'm not a Mrs." or "not because I'm not married."
➔ This line is grammatically incorrect, likely for stylistic reasons or to fit the song's rhythm and flow. The double negative "no Mrs." is non-standard and should be "not a Mrs." or "not married". "Cause" is used colloquially instead of "because."
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Whoever said money can't solve your problems
➔ Noun Clause: "Whoever said money can't solve your problems" acts as the subject of the main clause. "Whoever" acts as subject of the subordinate clause. Modal verb "can't".
➔ This line uses a noun clause starting with "whoever" to refer to any person who made the statement. "Whoever said money can't solve your problems" is the subject of the main verb "must not have had".
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Must not have had enough money to solve them
➔ Modal Perfect: "Must not have had" expresses a deduction about the past. "Enough" + noun + "to" + infinitive.
➔ "Must not have had" suggests that the speaker is certain that someone did not have enough money. "Enough money to solve them" indicates the required amount for a purpose.
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If it ain't money then wrong number
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 0 or Type 1 with a colloquial twist): Simplified conditional, omitting "is" in the result clause. "Ain't" is non-standard.
➔ This line states that if the topic of conversation is not money, then the speaker is not interested ("wrong number"). "Ain't" is a colloquial contraction of "is not" or "are not". The "is" in "then it is wrong number" is omitted for brevity.
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