Burn Em Up – English Lyrics

• By: Juicy J
• Album: The Hustle Still Continues

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and assertive world of hip-hop with Juicy J's "Burn Em Up." This track is a masterclass in modern trap and gangsta rap, offering listeners a chance to experience the lyrical power and impactful beats that define the genre. Through its energetic delivery and vivid street narratives, you can learn about contemporary slang, rhythmic flow, and how artists convey strong emotions and messages through their music. The song's intensity and unapologetic confidence make it a standout example of Juicy J's distinctive sound and a compelling piece for understanding this facet of English language through music.

[English]

I'm on fire in these streets, yeah I burn 'em up

I've been spittin' fire to these beats, yeah I burn 'em up

I took every gram that I had and I burnt 'em up

I don't do no talkin', I just pull up and I burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, ah, burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, I'll burn 'em up

All I ever been around was murderers and robbers

Niggas behind that fence, tryna figure out how to hop it

Ski mask on, they gon' take that ice up off him

If trappin' is a sport, then all my niggas ballin'

Block so cold, heart so cold

I ain't never told, stuck to the code

I can never fold, but the Glock do, though

Hit a million-dollar lick with the gang that we on

Memphis like the rap game, niggas drop like mixtapes

Soon as you die, it's a dick in your bitch face

Niggas fucked up, when they diss me, that's a mistake

Like drinkin' and drivin' in the rain with no brakes

I'm on fire in these streets, yeah I burn 'em up

I've been spittin' fire to these beats, yeah I burn 'em up

I took every gram that I had and I burnt 'em up

I don't do no talkin', I just pull up and I burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, ah, burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, I'll burn 'em up

Nigga woke up, told his mama he was gone

Sad story, man, that nigga ain't never come back home

Thought it was safe in the streets, but he didn't know where he was goin'

If you are what you eat, then pussy must be what he chewin'

He thought he was low-key, but they caught his ass on Beale

Lackin', he ain't have it on him, free kill

Whacked him, popped his ass like a pill

Ran off on the plug twice, now that shit a drill

Daddy should've told him he gon' end up in that cemetery

He was out here actin' like a big bitch, Tyler Perry

Niggas knew, he won't kill shit, he was way too scary

They buried his ass alive under the cemetery, damn

I'm on fire in these streets, yeah I burn 'em up

I've been spittin' fire to these beats, yeah I burn 'em up

I took every gram that I had and I burnt 'em up

I don't do no talkin', I just pull up and I burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, ah, burn 'em up

Burn one, burn two, burn 'em up

Man, don't make me put that fire on you, I'll burn 'em up

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - combustion that produces heat and light verb - to ignite or cause to burn
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be on fire; to destroy by fire
streets /striːts/ B1	noun - public roads in a city or town
beats /biːts/ B1	noun - rhythmic musical patterns
gram /ɡræm/ B1	noun - a metric unit of mass equal to one‑thousandth of a kilogram
murderers /ˈmɜːrdərəz/ B2	noun - people who commit murder
robbers /ˈrɒbəz/ B2	noun - people who steal by force or threat
mask /mæsk/ A2	noun - a covering for the face, often for disguise or protection
ice /aɪs/ A2	noun - frozen water; also slang for crystal meth or jewelry
trap /træp/ B2	verb - to catch or ensnare noun (slang) - a place where illegal drugs are sold or made
block /blɒk/ B1	noun - a large solid piece of material; a city street segment
cold /kəʊld/ A2	adjective - having a low temperature; lacking warmth
code /kəʊd/ B2	noun - a system of symbols or rules; a set of moral principles
Glock /ɡlɒk/ C1	noun - a brand of semi‑automatic pistol
gang /ɡæŋ/ B1	noun - a group of people, often involved in crime
mixtape /ˈmɪkst eɪp/ B2	noun - a compilation of songs recorded onto a single tape or digital file
cemetery /ˈsɛmɪt(ə)ri/ B2	noun - a place where dead bodies are buried
pill /pɪl/ A2	noun - a small round medication to be swallowed
plug /plʌɡ/ B2	noun (slang) - a person who supplies illegal drugs
drill /drɪl/ B1	noun - a tool for making holes; also a repetitive training exercise