Lyrics & Translation
Dive into City Girls' unapologetic anthem, “Careless,” and explore the language of confidence and carefree living. This track offers a glimpse into the duo's bold expression, teaching listeners how to embrace independence and dismiss negativity with style. Discover the nuances of their dialect and the cultural context behind their fearless lyrics, making language learning both fun and empowering.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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careless /ˈker.lɪs/ B1 |
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reckless /ˈrek.lɪs/ B2 |
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stacks /stæks/ A2 |
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hate /heɪt/ A2 |
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savings /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/ B1 |
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mad /mæd/ A2 |
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icy /ˈaɪ.si/ B1 |
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evident /ˈev.ɪ.dənt/ B2 |
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regular /ˈreg.jʊ.lər/ A2 |
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cutthroat /ˈkʌt.θroʊt/ C1 |
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bands /bændz/ A2 |
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fly /flaɪ/ B1 |
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taxing /ˈtæks.ɪŋ/ B2 |
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copy /ˈkɑː.pi/ A2 |
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hit /hɪt/ A1 |
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weak /wiːk/ A2 |
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joyride /ˈdʒɔɪ.raɪd/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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BITCH, I DON'T GIVE A FUCK, I DON'T EVEN CARE
➔ Negation + Adverb Reinforcement
➔ Double negation structure with "don't" and "don't even" to intensify disinterest. "Even" emphasizes complete lack of concern.
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MIGHT THROW A COUPLE STACKS, I'M CARELESS
➔ Modal Verb for Possibility
➔ "Might" expresses potential action (spending money) reflecting nonchalant attitude. Connects hypothetical action to state of being ("careless").
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BROKE HOES TRYNA HATE, I COULD CARE LESS
➔ Contraction + Modal Verb Idiom
➔ "Tryna" = "trying to" (informal contraction). "I could care less" is ironic idiom meaning "I don't care at all" despite literal contradiction.
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GOT YOUR WHOLE LIFE SAVINGS ON MY NECKLACE
➔ Possessive Pronoun + Quantifier
➔ "Your" shows ownership contrast. "Whole life savings" uses extreme quantifier to exaggerate jewelry's value and emphasize power imbalance.
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I AIN'T GOT NO TIME FOR NO BROKE HOES
➔ Double Negative (Informal)
➔ Non-standard "ain't" + "no" + "no" creates emphatic triple negative. Common in AAVE/casual speech to intensify rejection of undesirable people/situations.
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ME BEING REGULAR IS A NO-GO
➔ Gerund Phrase Subject
➔ "Me being regular" acts as noun phrase subject. Informal object pronoun "me" instead of "my" emphasizes personal rejection of ordinary life.
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MIGHT FUCK YOUR BABY DADDY 'CAUSE I'M RECKLESS
➔ Causal Conjunction + Contraction
➔ "'Cause" = "because" (informal contraction). Shows direct cause-effect relationship between reckless attitude and provocative actions.
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YOU CAN FIND ME IN THE HOOD, SHOES FROM PARIS
➔ Elliptical Construction
➔ Omission of verb/relative pronoun in "shoes [that are] from Paris". Creates punchy contrast between urban setting and luxury items.
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TAXING NIGGAS FOR THE PUSSY LIKE UNCLE SAM
➔ Simile + Verb Conversion
➔ "Taxing" (verb) = charging excessively. Simile "like Uncle Sam" compares sexual control to government taxation for humorous exaggeration.
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