Bucky Done Gun – English Lyrics

• By: M.I.A.

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of M.I.A. with 'Bucky Done Gun,' a song that's as much a linguistic puzzle as it is a dance floor anthem. Through its blend of London slang and confrontational energy, you can explore the raw, unfiltered voice of a global artist. This track is a perfect example of how music can be a powerful tool for both cultural expression and social commentary, making it a special and exciting way to learn about different dialects and the power of language.

[English]

London

Quieten down and I need to make a sound

New York

Quieten down and I need to make a sound

Kingston

Quieten down and I need to make a sound

Brazil

Quieten and I need to make sound

They comin' through the window

They comin' through the door

They bustin' down the big wall

And soundin' the four

They comin' through the window

They comin' through the door

They bustin' down the big wall

And soundin' the hall

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

Time to spit, new shit

I'm rockin' on this new bit

I'm hot, now you'll see

I'll bite you just to get peace

Heavyweight wrestler

Fight me in you're comfort, ah

I let you be superior

I'm filth with the furior

London

Quieten down I need to make a sound

New York

Quieten down I need to make a sound

Kingston

Quieten down I need to make a sound

Brazil

Quieten down I need to make sound

I'll hard drive your bit

I'm battered by your sumo grip

Lucky I like feelin' shit

My stamina can take it

Gymnastics super fit

Muscle in the gun clip

Bite teeth, nose bleed

Tied up in a scarf piece

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

Can I get control?

Do you like me vulnerable?

I'm armed and I'm equal

More fun for the people

Physical, brute force

Steel, lion you're the boss

Yeah, you're so do-able

Grind me down sugar slow

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

What you want?

Bucky done gun

What you want now?

Fire done burn

What you want?

Bucky done gun

Get crackin'

Get get crackin'

...

Key Grammar Structures

• Quieten down and I need to make a sound

  ➔ Present simple with 'and' for sequential actions

  ➔ The use of 'and' connects two actions happening one after the other in the present.

• They comin' through the window

  ➔ Contraction of 'to be' (are) in present continuous

  ➔ 'Comin'' is a contraction of 'coming', showing informal or spoken language.

• What you want?

  ➔ Elliptical sentence (omission of 'do') in question form

  ➔ The auxiliary verb 'do' is omitted in informal questions.

• Get crackin'

  ➔ Imperative mood with informal tone

  ➔ The imperative form is used to give a direct command in a casual way.

• I'm rockin' on this new bit

  ➔ Present continuous with contraction ('m) and informal language

  ➔ 'I'm' is a contraction of 'I am', and 'rockin'' is informal for 'rocking'.

• I let you be superior

  ➔ Simple past tense with modal verb 'let'

  ➔ The past tense of 'let' indicates a completed action in the past.

• Can I get control?

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability or permission in question form

  ➔ 'Can' is used to ask if something is possible or allowed.

• Grind me down sugar slow

  ➔ Imperative mood with adverbial phrase

  ➔ The imperative is combined with an adverbial phrase ('sugar slow') to modify the action.