Big Poe – English Lyrics

• By: Tyler, The Creator
• Album: DON'T TAP THE GLASS

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Big Poe" by Tyler, The Creator, the electrifying opener to his latest album, "Don't Tap the Glass." This track is an invitation to shed inhibitions and embrace pure, unadulterated movement and self-expression. By exploring its bold lyrics and infectious beats, you can immerse yourself in contemporary English slang and cultural references, experiencing how language is used to craft a confident, rebellious, and unapologetic persona. Discover the dynamic vocabulary of modern hip-hop through Tyler's new alter ego, Big Poe, and let the music encourage you to move your body and learn the language in a vibrant, engaging way.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
funky /ˈfʌŋki/ B2	adjective - having a strong, rhythmic beat; fashionable or modern in an unconventional way; (informal) having a strong, unpleasant smell.
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - high praise or honor given to someone or something; splendor or magnificence.
baggage /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ B1	noun - suitcases, bags, etc., used for travel; (informal) emotional problems or experiences that make it difficult for someone to live a normal life.
consent /kənˈsɛnt/ B2	noun - permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. verb - to give permission for something to happen or to agree to do something.
nasty /ˈnæsti/ B1	adjective - very bad or unpleasant; dirty or offensive; (informal) sexually explicit or crude.
cream pie /kriːm paɪ/ C1	noun - (slang, vulgar) a sexual act involving ejaculation onto someone's face, resembling a pie with cream.
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1	noun - extremely hard, clear precious stones, used in jewelry.
poe /poʊ/ C2	noun - (slang, specific to artist's persona) A self-given moniker or nickname, often implying a powerful, intimidating, or unique personal brand, particularly in hip-hop culture. Its precise origin or meaning can be elusive but conveys a distinct identity.
lightskin /ˈlaɪtskɪn/ C1	adjective - having light-colored skin (often used in discussions about race or ethnicity). noun - a person with light-colored skin.
darkskin /ˈdɑːrkskɪn/ C1	adjective - having dark-colored skin (often used in discussions about race or ethnicity). noun - a person with dark-colored skin.
karats /ˈkærəts/ C1	noun - a unit of weight for precious stones, especially diamonds, equal to 200 milligrams; a measure of the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
chains /tʃeɪnz/ B1	noun - a series of connected metal links, used for various purposes; (in lyrics context) often refers to expensive jewelry, specifically necklaces.
accountant /əˈkaʊntənt/ B2	noun - a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
extended /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/ B2	adjective - made longer or bigger; lasting for a longer period than usual.
chopped /tʃɒpt/ B1	verb - (past participle of chop) cut into pieces; (slang) in the context of 'get your hands chopped,' it implies severe punishment or injury.
weird /wɪərd/ B1	adjective - very strange and unusual, in a way that is surprising or slightly frightening.
dreadlocks /ˈdrɛdlɒks/ C1	noun - a hairstyle in which the hair is formed into long, matted coils.
ham hock /hæm hɒk/ C2	noun - the bottom part of a pig's leg, used for food; (metaphorical in lyrics) implying substantial wealth, being well-fed, or having a heavy, grounded presence.
brilliant /ˈbrɪljənt/ B2	adjective - very bright; extremely clever or skillful.
drip /drɪp/ C1	noun - (slang) refers to a person's style, fashion, or overall aesthetic, especially when it is very cool, luxurious, or expensive; also used to describe a large amount of money or influence.

Key Grammar Structures

• Number two, only speak in glory (yeah) / Leave your baggage at home (none of that deep shit)

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verbs "speak" and "leave" are in the base form, used to give commands or instructions. This is the **imperative mood**.

• You can run all you want, nigga, you can't catch me

  ➔ Modal Verbs & Idiomatic Expression

  ➔ "Can" and "can't" are **modal verbs** expressing ability or possibility. "all you want" is an idiomatic expression meaning "as much as you desire."

• I hate lightskin niggas, on my momma / I like darkskin bitches like my momma

  ➔ Simple Present Tense & 'like' for comparison

  ➔ "Hate" and "like" are in the **simple present tense**, used to express general truths, habits, or preferences. "like" also functions as a preposition here to make a comparison.

• You ain't like that line? Not my problem

  ➔ Colloquial 'ain't' for Negation

  ➔ "Ain't" is a colloquial contraction, often used informally as a substitute for "didn't" (as in "didn't like") in questions or statements, especially in casual speech.

• I'm on the plane, tryna fuck her lip off

  ➔ Present Continuous (Colloquial)

  ➔ "I'm on" is a contraction of "I am on", indicating a current state or action. "tryna" is a colloquial shortening of "trying to", used to express an ongoing effort or intention.

• And what you drive, you can't compare to the chains

  ➔ Noun Clause as Subject & Phrasal Verb

  ➔ The phrase "what you drive" functions as a **noun clause**, acting as the subject of the sentence. "compare to" is a **phrasal verb** meaning to show the similarity or difference between things.

• Don't this shit make a nigga wanna (jump, jump)

  ➔ Causative Verb 'make' + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The verb "make" is a **causative verb** here, meaning it causes something to happen. It is followed by a **bare infinitive** ("wanna" being colloquial for "want to", which itself implies a bare infinitive "jump"), without "to".

• The diamond's most brilliant when it's rounded

  ➔ Superlative Adjective & Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ "Most brilliant" is a **superlative adjective**, used to describe something as having the highest degree of a quality among three or more. "rounded" is a **past participle** acting as an adjective, describing the diamond's shape.

• Hoppin' out of baby mommas cars, clownin' (ay)

  ➔ Participial Phrases (Informal)

  ➔ "Hoppin'" (hopping) and "clownin'" (clowning) are **present participles** used informally to describe simultaneous actions or the manner of an action, often implying an omitted subject and auxiliary verb (e.g., "He is hopping out... and he is clowning").

• I don't trust white people with dreadlocks

  ➔ Simple Present Negative & Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ "Don't trust" is in the **simple present negative** tense, expressing a general belief or opinion. "with dreadlocks" is a **prepositional phrase** modifying "white people", specifying a characteristic.