CLOUDED

• By: Brent Faiyaz

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining impossible or improbable things.
pray /preɪ/ B1	verb - address a solemn request or expression of thanks to God or another deity.
rules /ruːlz/ A2	noun - a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.
cool /kuːl/ A2	adjective - fashionably attractive or impressive.
closet /ˈklɒzɪt/ A2	noun - a tall cupboard or wardrobe used for storage.
judgement /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ B2	noun - the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
clouded /ˈklaʊdɪd/ B2	adjective - not clear; obscure.
opposition /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/ B2	noun - resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.
smilin' /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ A1	verb - to have a pleased or amused expression.
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A2	adjective - making little or no noise.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
fightin' /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.
demons /ˈdiːməns/ B2	noun - an evil spirit or devil.
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface.
reason /ˈriːzən/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

Grammar:

• Gotta get it how you live

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Gotta' (have got to)

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a colloquial contraction of 'have got to,' expressing obligation or necessity. In this context, it emphasizes the need to obtain resources or live in a certain way. It's informal.

• Is anybody gon' remember me?

  ➔ Future with 'gon' (going to)

  ➔ 'Gon'' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'going to', used to express the future tense. The sentence questions whether the speaker will be remembered.

• If I go tonight, I doubt the world would change

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ This sentence uses the second conditional ('If' + past simple, 'would' + infinitive) to express a hypothetical situation and its unreal consequence. "If I go" is the condition and "the world would change" is the result. The speaker doubts the world will change.

• How much I'ma spend profilin'?

  ➔ Future with 'I'ma' (I am going to)

  ➔ 'I'ma' is a contraction of 'I am going to', another way to express the future tense. It's a colloquial and informal way to indicate intention. The sentence is a question about the amount of money to be spent on appearing a certain way.

• Your judgement get clouded when you clouded

  ➔ Passive voice with 'get' + past participle / Adjective vs. Verb confusion

  ➔ The first 'clouded' is used as a past participle with 'get' to describe a state, indicating the judgement becomes unclear. The second 'clouded' is used as an adjective describing the state of being high or intoxicated on drugs. Using “get clouded” instead of “is clouded” emphasizes a process of becoming clouded or confused.

• 'Cause they the only ones that really know me

  ➔ Relative Clause with 'that'

  ➔ 'That really know me' is a relative clause modifying 'the only ones'. It identifies which specific group of people the speaker is referring to. Using “that” avoids needing to decide between “who” or “which”.

• The shit we did, you won't believe me

  ➔ Future Negative with 'won't' (will not)

  ➔ 'Won't' is a contraction of 'will not', used to express a negative future statement. The speaker suggests the listener would disbelieve the stories from the past.

• All my bitches know I'm leavin' at some point

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Arrangement ('I'm leavin')

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('I'm leavin'') is used here to indicate a future arrangement or plan that is already decided. It suggests a sense of certainty about the speaker's departure.