Lyrics & Translation
Discover the empowering sounds of Tasha & Tracie in "Amina," a vibrant fusion of rap, pop, and trap. This song pays homage to the legendary Queen Amina, offering a lesson in strength, self-confidence, and cultural pride. Dive into the dynamic lyrics and learn how these artists connect historical power with modern-day swagger.
Uh
Uh
If I'm in control, there's no room for competition
She's the first to hate me, but always uses me as a reference
There's no rivalry, I barely even remembered you existed
I see a lot of people wanting gossip, it's a thing of fame, I have no patience
Black key only wears Tommy,
I have diamonds on my neck
Shining rope, rose gold
I have awards at home on my shelf
Car of the year, I have a Jaguar
For a ride to the party, it's a thousand bucks
Coconut water, red and whiskey
Today we toast with Royal Salute
The shirt is Christian or Planet
Little black girl who carries Adidas Bounce
Man, you don't know me, I don't have a nickname, just say my name
Today on Throwback Thursday, guess who booked the VIP box?
MPIF is a boss black woman, a picky drake with a big butt
Wherever I go, I feel comfortable
Man, I don't fight for free
You won't find anyone like me
I say that with confidence
For every room, a window
For every ending, a new beginning
If even God acts in silence
Why would I keep explaining?
Pay attention, you're begging
I keep stacking hundred dollar bills
Worry about if he's with someone else
My worry is which car I should buy
Minha preocupação qual carro eu compro
Amina
Dominates these streets like Zazau
Malibu
With natural pineapple juice
Capital
What we're looking for for ourselves is normal
Amina
Dominates these streets like Zazau
Malibu
With natural pineapple juice
Capital
What we're looking for for ourselves is normal
(Uh, Amina)
Breed dog
Even in my worst phase, I'm still a threat
In my worst phase, you can't surpass me
Spend a day in my shoes, you wouldn't last
That's why I compete, only with myself
If I want it, it's done, I take everything that's mine
You're waiting for me, you're a distraction
I focus on the plan, they talk online
They cry in the bathroom, can't handle 10 seconds
Eye to eye
Online it seems like hate
In person, a photo
And they say it's a fact, I'm the best
Those who get hit remember
Those who hit forget
Those who say what they want
Hear what they deserve
You and I, we're going to turn to dust
So I'm going to humiliate
I won't have mercy
I don't know how to stop
I don't know truce
Even without playing, they use me as a rule
2T,
go, go to mess things up
Take your comfort
I like to go down
I like to go down just to go up again
I like to play,
just to see him crazy
He likes, likes how I flex
Confident, always hustling
And if I retire, it'll be on my own terms
I made history
I'm always counting
I have fun
You guys are doubting
Evolving
They're projecting, observing
Time is passing
The rule is clear, I'm in charge
If I did it once, I'll do it again
Amina
Malibu
Capital
What we're looking for for ourselves is normal
Amina
Amina
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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concorrência /kɔ̃kɔˈʁẽsjɐ/ B2 |
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referência /ʁefɛˈɾẽsjɐ/ B1 |
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existência /ɛzɪsˈtẽsjɐ/ B1 |
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fofoca /foˈfɔkɐ/ A2 |
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paciência /pasiˈẽsjɐ/ B1 |
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diamante /djɐˈmɐ̃tɨ/ A2 |
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brilhando /bɾiˈʎɐ̃dʊ/ A2 |
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prêmios /ˈpɾɛmjʊs/ A2 |
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estante /ɨʃˈtɐ̃tɨ/ A2 |
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Jaguar /ˈʒaɡwaʁ/ B1 |
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baile /ˈbajlɨ/ A2 |
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Royal Salute /ˈrɔjɑl sɐˈlut/ B1 |
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apelido /ɐpiˈlidʊ/ A2 |
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camarote /kɐmɐˈɾɔtɨ/ B1 |
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enjoada /ẽʒuˈadɐ/ B2 |
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vontade /vɔ̃ˈtadɨ/ A2 |
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tranquilidade /tɾɐ̃kwilɨˈdadɨ/ B1 |
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recomeço /ʁɨkɔˈmesʊ/ B1 |
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silêncio /silˈẽsjʊ/ A2 |
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mendigar /mẽdʒiˈɡaʁ/ B2 |
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empilhando /ẽpiˈʎɐ̃dʊ/ B1 |
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preocupação /pɾeokuˈpasɐ̃w/ B1 |
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domina /doˈminɐ/ B1 |
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natural /nɐtuˈɾal/ A1 |
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capital /kɐpiˈtaw/ A2 |
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buscando /busˈkɐ̃dʊ/ A2 |
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normal /noɾˈmaw/ A1 |
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cadela /kɐˈdɛlɐ/ B2 |
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ameaça /ɐmɛˈasɐ/ B1 |
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aguenta /ɐˈɡẽtɐ/ B1 |
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compito /kɔ̃ˈpitu/ B1 |
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distração /distɾɐˈsɐ̃w/ B1 |
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plano /ˈplɐnʊ/ A2 |
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falam /ˈfalɐ̃w/ A1 |
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ódio /ˈɔdʒiʊ/ B1 |
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pessoalmente /pɛsˈuˈalˈmẽtɨ/ B1 |
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fato /ˈfatu/ A2 |
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melhor /mɛˈʎɔʁ/ A1 |
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aprende /ɐˈpɾẽdɨ/ B1 |
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esquece /ɨʃˈkɛsɨ/ A2 |
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merece /mɛˈɾɛsɨ/ B1 |
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virar /viˈɾaʁ/ A2 |
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humilhar /umilˈʎaʁ/ B2 |
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dó /dɔ/ A2 |
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parar /pɐˈɾaʁ/ A1 |
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trégua /ˈtɾɛɡwɐ/ B2 |
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jogar /ʒuˈɡaʁ/ A1 |
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régua /ˈʁɛɡwɐ/ A2 |
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foder /fuˈdeʁ/ C1 |
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consolo /kɔ̃ˈsolu/ B1 |
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descer /dɨˈsɛʁ/ A2 |
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subir /suˈbiʁ/ A2 |
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louco /ˈlokʊ/ A2 |
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flexiono /flɛksiˈɔnu/ B2 |
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confiante /kõfiˈɐ̃tɨ/ B1 |
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trampo /ˈtɾɐ̃pʊ/ B1 |
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aposentar /ɐposɛ̃ˈtaʁ/ B2 |
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abandono /ɐbɐ̃ˈdonʊ/ B2 |
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história /isˈtɔɾjɐ/ A1 |
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contando /kõˈtɐ̃dʊ/ A2 |
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diverto /divɛʁˈtu/ A2 |
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duvidando /duvidˈɐ̃dʊ/ B1 |
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evoluindo /evɔluˈĩdʊ/ B1 |
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projetando /pɾoʒɛˈtɐ̃dʊ/ B2 |
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observando /obseʁˈvɐ̃dʊ/ A2 |
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passando /pɐˈsɐ̃dʊ/ A1 |
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regra /ˈʁɛɡɾɐ/ A2 |
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comando /koˈmɐ̃dʊ/ B1 |
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fazer /fɐˈzeʁ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Se eu to no quadrado não tem espaço pra concorrência
➔ Conditional Clause (If I am in my lane...) + Present Tense + Negative Statement
➔ This sentence uses a conditional structure. The 'Se' introduces the condition, and the following clause describes the consequence. The phrase 'to no quadrado' is idiomatic, meaning 'in my lane' or 'in my sphere of influence'. The use of 'não tem' indicates a lack of space for competition.
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Preta chave só veste Tommy,
➔ Adverbial Phrase + Verb + Direct Object
➔ This is a simple declarative sentence. 'Preta chave' is a slang term, and 'só veste Tommy' means 'only wears Tommy Hilfiger'. The adverb 'só' emphasizes exclusivity.
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Mano cê não me conhece, não tenho apelido, só fale meu nome
➔ Negative Imperative + Negative Statement + Imperative
➔ This line uses a series of imperatives and negatives. 'Mano' is slang for 'dude'. 'Cê' is a colloquial contraction of 'você' (you). The sentence emphasizes a desire for respect and formal address.
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Hoje no TBT, adivinha quem que fechou o camarote
➔ Adverbial Phrase + Interrogative Phrase + Relative Clause
➔ 'Hoje no TBT' means 'Today on Throwback Thursday'. 'Adivinha quem que...' is a rhetorical question, inviting the listener to guess. 'Fechou o camarote' means 'booked the VIP box'.