Agora Hills – English Lyrics

• By: Doja Cat
• Album: Scarlet

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Doja Cat's "Agora Hills," a captivating track that beautifully blends R&B, pop, and hip-hop, offering a unique opportunity to explore modern English expressions of love and commitment. The song highlights Doja Cat's impressive vocal versatility, seamlessly transitioning between soulful singing and sharp rapping, even incorporating a distinct "valley girl" accent. Its infectious melodies and charismatic delivery make it a perfect listen for anyone looking to connect with a song that navigates the complexities of love in the public eye, all while showcasing Doja Cat's distinctive artistry.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection. verb - feel deep affection for someone.
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child. noun - a term of endearment.
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to allow or cause to be visible.
watch /wɑːtʃ/ A2	verb - look at for a period of time.
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - of considerable size or extent.
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - an association or organization dedicated to a particular activity or interest.
seat /siːt/ A2	noun - a thing made or used for sitting on.
names /neɪmz/ A2	noun - a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known.
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
mansion /ˈmænʃən/ B1	noun - a large, impressive house.
pain /peɪn/ B1	noun - physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
space /speɪs/ B1	noun - a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied.
beach /biːtʃ/ A2	noun - a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.
energy /ˈenərdʒi/ B2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Key Grammar Structures

• Kissin' and hope they caught us, whether they like or not

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (implied)

  ➔ The phrase "whether they like or not" implies a subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical or desired situation regardless of others' approval. Although the subjunctive isn't explicitly used grammatically, the meaning conveys the same sense. The sentence structure is simplified, common in song lyrics. The full form would be 'whether they *would* like it or not'

• I wanna show you off, I wanna brag about it

  ➔ "Wanna" contraction (want to) + preposition usage (about)

  ➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to," common in informal speech and song lyrics. The preposition "about" is correctly used after the verb "brag" to indicate the subject of the bragging. It is a common usage of preposition.

• Let me lick on your tattoos

  ➔ Imperative Mood + Preposition 'on'

  ➔ The sentence starts with "Let me", which creates an imperative construction asking or instructing someone to do something. The use of the preposition "on" describes where the action of "licking" takes place, which are “tattoos”.

• Boys be mad that I don't fuck incels

  ➔ Informal "be" as habitual aspect + negative contraction

  ➔ The use of "be" (instead of "are") with "boys" indicates a habitual action or state in some dialects of English. It's not standard grammar but emphasizes a recurring situation. "Don't" is a contraction of "do not," expressing negation.

• Take you 'round the world, they don't have to understand

  ➔ Ellipsis ('round) + 'have to' for obligation + negative 'don't'

  ➔ ''Round'' is an elliptical form of ''around'', commonly used in informal speech. 'Have to' expresses obligation or necessity. 'Don't have to' expresses lack of obligation. The full version is 'They do not have to understand'

• Love is pain, but I need this shit

  ➔ Pronoun "this" as a deictic reference + informal language ('shit')

  ➔ The pronoun "this" is used deictically, referring to something in the immediate context or experience—specifically, the complex or painful aspects of love described earlier. "Shit" is an informal and potentially vulgar word used for emphasis, indicating the intensity of the speaker's need.

• Like Fortnite, I'ma need your skin

  ➔ Contraction "I'ma" (I'm going to) + simile (like)

  ➔ "I'ma" is a colloquial contraction of "I'm going to," indicating future intention. The word "like" introduces a simile, comparing needing someone's skin (in a metaphorical, likely sexual, sense) to needing a skin in the game Fortnite.