Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Young M.A's empowering "Bad Bitch Anthem," a vibrant track celebrating confidence and independence. Explore the language of self-assurance and female empowerment through its catchy lyrics and bold message, perfect for uplifting your spirit and expanding your cultural understanding.
Key Vocabulary
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certified /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd/ B1 |
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thoroughbred /ˈθʌrəbred/ B2 |
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boss /bɒs/ A2 |
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bread /bred/ A1 |
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thick /θɪk/ A2 |
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unapologetic /ʌnəpəˈlɒdʒɪtɪk/ C1 |
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coordinate /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/ B1 |
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temper /ˈtempər/ B2 |
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finesse /fɪˈnes/ B2 |
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twerk /twɜːrk/ B1 |
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fuck /fʌk/ C2 |
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dime /daɪm/ B1 |
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thug /θʌɡ/ B1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ B2 |
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mopped /mɒpt/ B1 |
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mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2 |
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Phantom /ˈfæntəm/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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She a certified bitch
➔ Ellipsis / Informal Contraction
➔ The verb "is" is omitted between "She" and "a" for a more casual and rhythmic flow, common in informal speech and song lyrics. The full sentence would be "She **is** a certified bitch."
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Got more Chanel than Chanel
➔ Comparative Adjective / Hyperbole
➔ The phrase "**more** Chanel **than** Chanel" uses a comparative adjective structure to exaggerate the amount of Chanel the person possesses, implying she has an excessive collection, even more than the brand itself.
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Lacefront, couldn't even tell
➔ Modal Verb of Deduction/Ability in the Past (Negative)
➔ "**couldn't tell**" uses the past modal verb "couldn't" (could not) to express an inability to distinguish or deduce that the "lacefront" (wig) was not natural, due to its high quality.
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Them hatin' hoes never get her mad, she just wish 'em well
➔ Informal Demonstrative Pronoun ("Them") + Phrasal Verb / Idiom ("wish 'em well")
➔ "**Them** hatin' hoes" uses "them" informally instead of "those" as a demonstrative for plural nouns. "**wish 'em well**" is an idiom meaning to hope for good things for someone, even if they are your adversaries.
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Pussy on Febreze
➔ Informal Prepositional Phrase for State/Condition
➔ The preposition "**on** Febreze" is used informally to describe a state or condition, implying freshness and cleanliness, similar to how one might say "on fire" for being excellent.
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She not a bitch, she a queen
➔ Informal Negative Construction ("not a")
➔ "**not a** bitch" is an informal way of forming a negative statement, omitting the verb "is." The full, more formal sentence would be "She **is not a** bitch." This highlights a common informal contraction.
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But if you say a bitch, say she that bitch
➔ Conditional Clause (Type 0/1 - Implied) + Imperative Verb
➔ The line starts with an implied conditional "if you say a bitch," followed by the imperative verb "**say**" which gives a direct command or instruction to acknowledge her as "that bitch" (meaning exceptional).
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She bad in the real life, she no catfish
➔ Informal Negative Construction ("no catfish") / Double Negative (for emphasis)
➔ "**no catfish**" is an informal and emphatic way to say "not a catfish." In some dialects, it can be strengthened to a double negative like "not no catfish" for added emphasis, meaning she is genuinely beautiful and authentic.
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Can't stay up out the mirror
➔ Informal Phrasal Verb / Double Preposition
➔ "**up out** the mirror" is an informal and colloquial phrasal construction that means "out of the mirror." The added "up" emphasizes the act of moving away from something, suggesting she can't stop admiring herself.
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