Almost – English Lyrics

• By: Machine Gun Kelly
• Album: Fuck It Project

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Machine Gun Kelly's "Almost" to explore themes of ambition, independence, and the gritty reality of chasing dreams. This track offers a window into MGK's early rap style and lyrical prowess, providing a compelling listen for those looking to understand the artist's roots and the English expressions used to convey struggle and aspiration. It's a testament to perseverance, making it a powerful song to connect with raw emotion and relatable human experiences.

[English]

Almost, to the top

Almost Famous, shit ya'll know

Hesitation, don't get none

Still I'll go to the basement, put Vice City in the PlayStation

Get away from stress, keep j's rotating

Dab rings and a bad bitch naked, I just wanna live

See that's what the fuck I'm talkin about right there

Yeah yeah, I just wanna live

Let me smoke my weed in public, eat this In-N-Out burger

Can I, live? Sleep in till mothafuckin noon and fuck my bitch

You know what I'm saying?

That's my perfect world right there

Back to it

What if I don't wanna work?

For a boss I don't get along with

Name tag on a shirt

I'd rather be at home doing bong rips

But I'm just being real

A lil' irresponsible but I don't really give a fuck how you feel

Cause this ain't your life

This is all my shit, my shit

Don't worry about where I'm at, who I'm wit

Commenting on the words that come from my lips

Bitch, please excuse my wrist

While I whip, whip, whip, whip

The car they said I couldn't get

With the all black leather on, looking like the Matrix

I am the one like 2 joints, 35 millimeter life view point

Everything is like a movie nowadays

Speaking of I did a movie the other day, ay!

I just, I just, I just wanna know am I being modest?

Asking 50k a show, or do I need mo'?

For all of the years it was slow

For every show where no one would've showed

For driving 12 hours to perform in the cold

Getting to the do' and being told no

Bitch I want all that back times ten

Say it again, bitch I want all that back times ten

Bitch I want all that back times ten

One more 'gain, bitch I want all that back times ten

So, pay up!

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
top /tɒp/ A1	noun - the highest part or point of something
famous /ˈfeɪməs/ B1	adjective - well known by many people
hesitation /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - a pause before doing something because of uncertainty
basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ B1	noun - the lower floor of a building, often below ground level
stress /strɛs/ B2	noun - pressure or tension; a state of mental strain
rotate /roʊˈteɪt/ B1	verb - to turn around an axis or cause to turn
dab /dæb/ B2	verb - to apply a small amount of something lightly noun - a small amount; a quick dance move popular in hip‑hop culture
rings /rɪŋz/ A2	noun - circular bands, often worn on fingers; also the sound of a bell
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - not good; undesirable
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to be alive; to reside somewhere
smoke /smoʊk/ A1	verb - to inhale and exhale the smoke of a burning substance
weed /wiːd/ B1	noun - an unwanted plant; also the slang term for cannabis
burger /ˈbɜːrɡər/ A2	noun - a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty placed inside a sliced bun
boss /bɒs/ A2	noun - a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
bong /bɒŋ/ B2	noun - a water pipe used for smoking cannabis
whip /wɪp/ B2	noun - slang for a car; a vehicle verb - to beat or strike forcefully
matrix /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ C1	noun - a set of conditions or environment in which something develops; also a virtual reality concept from the film "The Matrix"