Cobrastyle – English Lyrics

• By: Robyn

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the defiant energy of Robyn's "Cobrastyle," a dynamic cover that blends genres and empowers listeners. This track offers a chance to dive into the Jamaican Patois influences and understand the themes of resilience and self-assertion, making language learning an engaging experience.

[English]

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♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU, SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU, SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

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♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU, SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU, SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

♪ ANYTIME THEY READY PUNHASSEY START WAR ♪

♪ SEE WHO NOW GETS A SPREAD ON THE TAR ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

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♪ PUNHHASSEY SIT AROUND AND WATCH A GIRL LIVE ♪

♪ WATCH A GIRL ROLL NOW YOU KNOW I ROLL BIG ♪

♪ YOU SIT AROUND AND PLAN HOW TO PUT GIRL IN FRIDGE ♪

♪ REMEMBER WHEN YOU DIG A HOLE ITS TOO YOU GON' DIG ♪

♪ CERTAIN LITTLE BOYS I JUST STOP DEAL WITH ♪

♪ TELL YOU THEY YOUR FRIEND AND THEN BAD MOUTH AGAIN ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

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♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

♪ I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON ♪

♪ NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ LIKE HOW I HAVE TWENTY-TWO IN THEM SOMETHIN' ♪

♪ TEN IS FOR YOU SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN? ♪

♪ ANYTIME THEY READY PUNHASSEY START WAR ♪

♪ SEE WHO NOW GETS A SPREAD ON THE TAR ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI ♪

♪ CERTAIN LITTLE BOYS I JUST STOP DEAL WITH ♪

♪ TELL YOU THEY YOUR FRIEND AND THEN BAD MOUTH AGAIN ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
press /prɛs/ A2	verb - to apply pressure to something
trigger /ˈtrɪɡər/ B2	noun - a part of a gun that causes it to fire verb - to cause a reaction or event
button /ˈbʌtən/ A2	noun - a small object used to fasten clothes or activate a device
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move toward the speaker or toward a specified place
chat /tʃæt/ A2	noun - a casual conversation verb - to talk in a friendly, informal way
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - the front part of the head that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth
have /hæv/ A1	verb - to possess or hold
twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ A2	number - the number after nineteen
next /nɛkst/ A2	adjective - coming immediately after
dozen /ˈdʌzn/ B1	noun - a group of twelve items
anytime /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/ A2	adverb - at any time
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - a state of armed conflict
style /staɪl/ B2	noun - a way of doing or presenting things
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A2	noun - a female child or young woman
play /pleɪ/ A2	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment
mother /ˈmʌðər/ A2	noun - a female parent

Key Grammar Structures

• I PRESS TRIGGER I DON'T PRESS PEOPLE BUTTON

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense to describe habitual actions or general truths. Here, "press" is repeated to emphasize the contrast between pressing a trigger and not pressing a people button.

• NOBODY CHATS COME FACE ME WITH SOMETHIN'

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ The line uses a double negative with "nobody" and "come face me with somethin'." In standard English, double negatives are avoided, but in informal or poetic contexts, they can emphasize a strong negation.

• TEN IS FOR YOU, SO WHO GON' GET THE NEXT DOZEN?

  ➔ Contraction and Future Tense

  ➔ The line uses a contraction "gon'" for "going to" and the future tense to ask a question about who will receive the next dozen. This is a common informal way to express future actions.

• MY STYLE IS THE BOM DIGI BOM DI DOMB DI DENG DIGI

  ➔ Repetition and Emphasis

  ➔ The line uses repetition of sounds and words like "bom digi" to create emphasis and a rhythmic effect. This is a stylistic choice common in lyrics to enhance memorability and impact.

• CUZ RUDE GIRL DON'T PLAY WITH THE BOM DE DENG DE DENG DIGI DIGI

  ➔ Informal Language and Slang

  ➔ The line uses informal language and slang like "cuz" (because) and "rude girl" to convey a casual and assertive tone. This is typical in song lyrics to reflect the artist's personality and style.