Body A Canvas – English Lyrics

• By: K CAMP
• Album: Rare Sound

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of modern slang and metaphorical language in American Hip-Hop with K CAMP's "Body A Canvas." This song offers a glimpse into a specific cultural perspective on relationships and status, making it an interesting study for advanced English learners to understand contemporary wordplay and thematic expression in music.

[English]

It's about 2: 50 AM, geeked up

Vibin' the fuck out

Shawty keep callin' me though

Man, I ain't got no time for that shit

For real

Yup, shawty wanna kick shit but I'm tied up

Turn to a freak when she get wired up

When you see a bad bitch, better holler

Ratchet ass ho can't get no love

Bitch, I'm a star, better bring the crowd up

Told her, "Don't spit, girl

You gotta swallow"

Fuck then dip, call me tomorrow

Next week, caught her ass bustin' in the club

Tryna get geeked, where the bud?

Everywhere I go, they show love

Bitches want hugs said I won't pop this week

But a nigga fell in love with the drugs

Shawty, just 'cause your ass fine that don't

Mean you can get what you want

Maybe you can, maybe you can't

Roll up the dank

Body a canvas, I'm tryna paint

When I'm in that pussy

Don't get no complaints

Shawty a freak, but she act like a saint

Feel like JB, I might shoot to the bank

Feel like JB, I might shoot to the bank

You see I'm gettin' that money, you ain't

Count up a hundred and make that bitch faint

I am your pops, you know who you should thank

Hop in the 'Rari and fill up the tank

Let's go, set the world on fire (yeah)

Don't wanna see you 'mire (yeah)

Fuck that nigga prior

Said you like Mariah (O oh)

Look at me, I'm flyer

Yes, okay, 'member it was all just a dream

Tryna put dick in her spleen (Ayy)

Yup, shawty wanna kick shit but I'm tied up

Turn to a freak when she get wired up

When you see a bad bitch, better holler

Ratchet ass ho can't get no love

Bitch, I'm a star, better bring the crowd up

Told her, "Don't spit, girl

You gotta swallow"

Fuck then dip, call me tomorrow

Next week, caught her ass bustin' in the club

Tryna get geeked, where the bud?

Everywhere I go, they show love

Bitches want hugs said I won't pop this week

But a nigga fell in love with the drugs

Shawty, just 'cause your ass fine that don't

Mean you can get what you want

Maybe you can, maybe you can't

Roll up the dank

Body a canvas, I'm tryna paint

Turned to a boss, I plotted this shit

Give me a B and I'm out of this bitch

Not talkin' Bentley, talkin' 'bout billions

I am your daddy, I love my children

Life gettin' crazy, I need a healing

Remember the feeling when I brought a mil' in

Sorry I'm just not your local civilian

Energy switch when I'm in the building

Travel the world, I move like a pilgram

Ain't satisfied with the bitch?

Then just build one play with the fans

You might fuck 'round and kill one

They thought I was a real nigga

I'm still one told you it's best you should

Stay out your feelings

She only call me for sexual healing

Sexual healing, I'm in that pussy like

Shawty wanna kick shit but I'm tied up

Turn to a freak when she get wired up

When you see a bad bitch, better holler

Ratchet ass ho can't get no love

Bitch, I'm a star, better bring the crowd up

Told her, "Don't spit, girl

You gotta swallow"

Fuck then dip, call me tomorrow

Next week, caught her ass bustin' in the club

Tryna get geeked, where the bud?

Everywhere I go, they show love

Bitches want hugs said I won't pop this week

But a nigga fell in love with the drugs

Shawty, just 'cause your ass fine that don't

Mean you can get what you want

Maybe you can, maybe you can't

Roll up the dank

Body a canvas, I'm tryna paint

I'm tryna paint i'm tryna paint

Body a canvas

Shawty, just 'cause your ass fine that don't

Mean you can get what you want

Maybe you can, maybe you can't

Roll up the dank

Body a canvas, I'm tryna paint

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
canvas /ˈkænvəs/ B1	noun - a strong cloth used for painting or as a surface for artwork
paint /peɪnt/ A1	verb - to apply color to a surface with a brush noun - a colored substance used to cover surfaces
freak /frik/ B1	noun - a person with unusual behavior or appearance verb - to become very excited or behave wildly
vibin /ˈvaɪbɪŋ/ B2	verb - to feel or create a positive, relaxed atmosphere
holler /ˈhɒlər/ A2	verb - to shout or call out loudly
ratchet /ˈrætʃɪt/ B2	adjective - lacking in style or class, often used in a derogatory sense
swallow /ˈswɒloʊ/ A1	verb - to cause food or liquid to pass down the throat
dip /dɪp/ A2	verb - to put something briefly into a liquid
dank /dæŋk/ B2	adjective - unpleasantly moist or humid noun - high-quality marijuana
plot /plɒt/ B1	verb - to plan or scheme something, often secretly
billing /ˈbɪlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of charging for goods or services
faint /feɪnt/ A2	verb - to lose consciousness briefly
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - the process of becoming well again
pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡrɪm/ B1	noun - a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons
satisfied /ˌsætɪsˈfaɪd/ A2	adjective - content or pleased with something

Key Grammar Structures

• Shawty keep callin' me though, Man, I ain't got no time for that shit

  ➔ Present Continuous for ongoing action, colloquial contractions ('ain't')

  ➔ The phrase "keep callin'" uses the present continuous to emphasize the repetitive nature of the calls. "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction of 'am not/is not/are not/have not/has not', common in informal speech. The word **'though'** acts as a discourse marker, indicating a contrast.

• Turn to a freak when she get wired up

  ➔ Present Simple to describe a habitual action/reaction, slang ('wired up')

  ➔ The sentence describes a predictable change in behavior. "Wired up" is slang meaning under the influence of drugs or stimulants. The verb **'turn'** indicates a transformation.

• Bitch, I'm a star, better bring the crowd up

  ➔ Imperative mood ('bring'), direct address (vocative case - 'Bitch')

  ➔ This is a commanding statement. "Bring the crowd up" is an imperative sentence, giving a direct order. The use of **'Bitch'** is a direct address, functioning as a vocative, and is highly informal and potentially offensive.

• Maybe you can, maybe you can't

  ➔ Modal verbs ('can') expressing possibility, repetition for emphasis.

  ➔ The repetition of "maybe you can" creates a sense of uncertainty and nonchalance. The modal verb **'can'** expresses a potential ability.