7 rings

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulties or problems.
diamonds /ˈdaɪəmənz/ B1	noun - precious stones consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - preferred above all others of the same kind.
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or a low standard.
savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a brutal or vicious person. adjective - fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
checks /tʃeks/ A2	noun - a written, dated, and signed order that directs a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee.
flossy /ˈflɒsi/	adjective - (slang) stylish, extravagant, or luxurious.
deposits /dɪˈpɒzɪts/ B1	noun - a sum of money placed or kept in a bank account, usually to gain interest.
gloss /ɡlɒs/ B2	noun - shine or luster on a surface.
bought /bɔːt/ A1	verb - past tense of buy; acquired in exchange for money.
ring /rɪŋ/ A1	noun - a small circular band, typically made of precious metal and often set with a gem, worn on a finger.
matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ A2	adjective - corresponding or very similar in color, pattern, or style.
riches /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ B2	noun - abundance of valuable possessions or money.
addiction /əˈdɪkʃn/ B2	noun - the state of being compulsively committed to something.
solve /sɒlv/ B1	verb - find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).
happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ B1	noun - the state of being happy.
gleaming /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ B2	adjective - shining brightly, especially with reflected light.
crib /krɪb/	noun - (slang) a house or apartment.
receipts /rɪˈsiːts/ B1	noun - a written acknowledgment that something has been received.
business /ˈbɪznɪs/ A2	noun - a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.

Grammar:

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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").

• 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."

• 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."

• 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".

• 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.

• 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.