Altered Ego – English Lyrics

• By: 50 Cent, Bobby V

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of hip-hop and R&B with Bobby V's "Altered Ego" featuring 50 Cent. This empowering track, filled with hard-hitting beats and expressive lyrics, offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English. By exploring the song's themes of personal transformation and embracing different aspects of one's identity, you'll gain insight into modern slang and conversational nuances. The dynamic interplay between Bobby V's smooth delivery and 50 Cent's gritty flow makes for a unique listening experience that will not only entertain but also expand your vocabulary and understanding of contemporary American English expression.

[English]

Yeah

50

Uh, Yeah

Bobby V

From the get go I wanna hit you

I wanna be just what you need

I'm a sicko no info, that's just one side of me

You're the freak girl, or the weak girl

And I'm really, really happy to meet you

Let's roleplay, be a school girl

Are you ready for the lesson I'ma teach ya

Get Kinky, let's kick it, get it in girl take the whole thing

The damn, now I'm your biggest fan

If you want more you can get more

I wanna give you what you want, wanna give you what you need

Wanna be who you want to be

Show you things that you ain't seen

Saying I go with a nigga like me

I can't lie, I like to have sex

Kiss you from head to toe, nibble on your neck

Take everything we did before to another level

Rub your back while I'm kissing on your nable

Sometimes I wanna clown and throw you on the bed

Make the neighbors all upset

Make you scream my name

Pulling on your head

When the cops come knocking I say

It's my Altered Ego

That makes me do the things that I do to you

My Altered Ego

And you'll never know the next move I'll put on you

I'mma keep you guessing, keep you guessing

Keep you thinking, keep you thinking

Then I'm a slow it down

Speed it up, beat it up, do it all over again when you need me

This ain't no sexy session, sexy session

I'm a lethal weapon, lethal weapon

I got that stamina

Make it last all night, like an Energizer bunny

Stop, switch to my gentlemen's tone

Whisper in your ear with a sweet little song

Yo-hoo, turn around it, let it hoo

You're so sexy you're turning me into a bad boy

Sometimes I wanna clown and throw you on the bed

Make the neighbors all upset

Make you scream my name

Pulling on your head

When the cops come knocking I say

It's my Altered Ego

That makes me do the things that I do to you

My Altered Ego

And you'll never know the next move I'll put on you

I'mma keep you guessing, keep you guessing

Keep you thinking, keep you thinking

Then I'm a slow it down

Speed it up, beat it up, do it all over again when you need me

This ain't no sexy session, sexy session

I'm a lethal weapon, lethal weapon

I got that stamina

Make it last all night, like an Energizer bunny

One side of me

Is a gentleman, a missionary man

The other side of me

Makes me wanna wild out, show out

Maybe let a friend watch

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Here we go

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

I'm about to lose control

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

When the cops come knocking, I say

It's my Altered Ego

That makes me do the things that I do to you

My Altered Ego

And you'll never know the next move I'll put on you

Yeah, yeah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
alter /ˈɔːltər/ B2	verb - to change or modify something
ego /ˈiːɡoʊ/ B2	noun - a person's sense of self-importance
stamina /ˈstæmənə/ B2	noun - the energy and strength to continue doing something
lethal /ˈliːθəl/ B2	adjective - causing or capable of causing death
weapon /ˈwɛpən/ A2	noun - a tool or instrument used to attack or defend
gentleman /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/ A2	noun - a polite, chivalrous man
kinky /ˈkɪŋki/ C1	adjective - relating to unusual sexual behavior
nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ B1	verb - to eat small bites of something
stamina /ˈstæmənə/ B2	noun - the energy and strength to continue doing something
scream /skriːm/ A2	verb - to cry out loudly and usually high-pitched
whisper /ˈhwɪspər/ A2	verb - to speak very softly
roleplay /ˈroʊlpleɪ/ B1	verb - to act out a role or scenario
lesson /ˈlɛsən/ A1	noun - a period of learning or teaching
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - uncontrolled or unrestrained
gentlemen /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/ A2	noun - polite, chivalrous men

Key Grammar Structures

• I wanna give you what you want, wanna give you what you need

  ➔ Verb + to‑infinitive after “want” (colloquial “wanna”)

  ➔ The verb "wanna" is the informal contraction of "want to" and is followed by the infinitive "give".

• If you want more you can get more

  ➔ First conditional (If + present simple, can + base verb)

  ➔ The clause "If you want more" uses the present simple to talk about a possible future situation, and "can" expresses ability in the result clause.

• Let's roleplay, be a school girl

  ➔ Imperative with "let's" + base verb (suggestion)

  ➔ "Let's" is a contraction of "let us" and is used to make a polite suggestion; the verbs "roleplay" and "be" stay in their base form.

• When the cops come knocking I say

  ➔ Time clause with "when" + present simple

  ➔ "When" introduces a future event that is certain; the verb "come" stays in the present simple because the clause refers to a repeated or scheduled action.

• I'm about to lose control

  ➔ "be about to" + base verb (near future)

  ➔ ""about"" in the phrase "be about to" signals that something is going to happen very soon; it is followed by the base verb "lose".

• I can't lie, I like to have sex

  ➔ Modal verb "can" in negative form + infinitive; verb + to‑infinitive after "like"

  ➔ ""can't"" is the contracted negative of "can" and is followed by the base verb "lie"; after "like" we use the infinitive "to have".

• I'm a lethal weapon

  ➔ Copular verb "be" + noun complement (subject complement)

  ➔ ""I'm"" is the contraction of "I am"; the verb "be" links the subject "I" to the noun phrase "a lethal weapon" which describes the subject.

• Sometimes I wanna clown and throw you on the bed

  ➔ Verb "want" + to‑infinitive (colloquial "wanna"); coordination with "and"

  ➔ ""wanna"" functions as the informal "want to" and is followed by two infinitives "clown" and "throw" linked by "and".

• Make the neighbors all upset

  ➔ Imperative mood (command) with base verb

  ➔ ""Make"" is used in the imperative form to give a direct order; the subject "you" is understood.