Achievement – English Lyrics

• By: G-Eazy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into G-Eazy's "Achievement," a raw and honest portrayal of the grind behind success. This hip-hop track is perfect for English learners, offering insights into modern American slang and expressions of ambition and independence. Through its vivid lyrics and a thought-provoking spoken outro, you'll not only grasp G-Eazy's journey but also explore nuanced perspectives on what 'achievement' truly means, making it a powerful and relatable song for anyone striving for their goals.

[English]

You know?

Yeah.

Haha.

Yeah. Uh.

And this verse is just a method to communicate.

Stunt on everybody just so you can hate.

I think I'm the one, I'll show you why then let you debate.

So direct, shoot it straight.

If you just heard about me then you're stupid late.

Get right or get left ho, choose a fate.

Follow no one I move at my own pace, you can wait.

Notice how you stop touching bread like you're losing weight.

One day you will see why I'm truly great.

I will be on the road till I'm old like Willie Nelson is back.

20k for a verse you need some help on a track.

And I swear I've been all the way to hell and I'm back.

Without a co-sign at all I put myself on the map.

I was chilling with a girl that I just met.

Mid conversation got impatient so I asked her can we f**k yet?

Guess that she was upset.

That was about the time she stormed off, steaming mad, she was bad but I just let.

Her go, why you sweat girls like a fur coat.

In the summertime? You're a nerd bro.

Never leave work, never furlough.

Think you're f*cking with me? K, sure bro.

Ready all time, say the word though.

Sipping, drinking merlot.

Started drinking early.

Still the same Gerald, half killer, half nerdy.

So far my 20's they've been one hell of a journey.

Bob Dylan told me don't trust no one over 30.

Damn.

Draped in St. Laurent and Supreme.

Amount of money that I spend on what I want is obscene.

All surreal how we live this good off of a dream.

And I swear I do it all for the team.

Drunk off of the Hen'.

Truly feel I'm the coldest alive.

All I do is work, focus, and strive.

Split a swisher, roll a fatty, I'mma smoke this and drive.

I'm a threat, now some of you can really only hope to survive.

Grab a glimpse, I'm as rare as it gets.

Forget whoever else you might've thought was apparently next.

Out here and I'm blessed.

I come in town, every girl in the city's at my show, and all her parents get stressed.

I'm a new for him with flair and finesse.

Working out so I can carry the West.

I'm prepared for the test.

And I'm ready after five sets.

Lift the whole Bay with my biceps.

Caution if you try to follow my steps.

You would trip and fall, get exhausted and collapse.

Most these haters carry germs, so I'm cautious giving dap.

I just can't f**k with everyone, my circle stays the same size.

Enjoy the lifestyle that fame buys.

After party is at Drai's in Vegas, where they have the view.

Get some girls, grab a few, but only bring the baddest through.

Rappers imitate the style, I'm not even mad at you.

I'm not even throwing shade, I just overshadow you.

Yeah, I'm in my own lane.

Run my own pace.

Chasing nobody, marathon my own race.

I do it for the Bay Area, that's home base.

They be trying to run next to us, but there ain't no space.

I feel like life just switched to hyper speed though, as of recent.

The difference between yourself and me is you're just decent.

A garden full of flowers grew it way out through the cement.

If I ever said I'm never scared, trust, know I really mean it.

I dreamed about the top, I had a vision and I seen it.

If you know the work I'm first, then you and I are in agreement.

And it's a long haul, but I work harder than them all.

So come back in five years and we can talk about achievement.

Hey, let me ask you something. Do you worry about achievement?

Does it worry you, or do you just do your own thing and say, "Here it is, you either accept it or not?"

Uh, no.

I don't worry about achievement.

I don't know.

I worry about a lot of things, but I don't worry about achievement.

No.

Well, I'll scratch achievement off.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ B2	noun - something that has been accomplished successfully, especially by effort, skill, or courage
stunt /stʌnt/ C1	noun - a daring feat or trick performed for entertainment verb - to perform a stunt; to pull off a daring act
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
pace /peɪs/ B2	noun - the speed at which something moves or happens verb - to walk back and forth in front of a place, often as a protest
great /ɡreɪt/ B1	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
road /roʊd/ A2	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface which vehicles can use
verse /vɜːrs/ B2	noun - a line of poetry or a short stanza, especially in a song or rap
track /træk/ B1	noun - a recorded piece of music; a song verb - to follow the progress or development of something
map /mæp/ B1	noun - a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc. verb - to make a map of; to chart
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ B2	noun - the act of traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; also an aspiration or goal verb - to experience dreams while sleeping; to imagine or hope for something
team /tiːm/ A2	noun - a group of people working together to achieve a common goal
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B2	noun - the center of interest or activity; concentration of attention verb - to direct one's attention or effort towards something
strive /straɪv/ C1	verb - to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B2	verb - to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
rare /rɛər/ B2	adjective - uncommon, not often encountered; also, lightly cooked (as meat)
blessed /blɛst/ B2	adjective - favored or fortunate; having divine favor
fame /feɪm/ B2	noun - the state of being known by many people; reputation
hyper /ˈhaɪpər/ C1	adjective - excessively active or energetic; overly fast
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - confidence in the honesty, reliability, or ability of someone or something verb - to rely on someone or something; to have confidence in