Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of "Danger" by Migos and Marshmello, a unique blend of hip-hop and electronic music made for the film *Bright*. This song offers a glimpse into the themes of danger and empowerment, making it a great way to explore contemporary musical styles and the language used to express these powerful ideas.
[English]
[MUSIC]Tryna get demons up outta me(demons) Turn to a beast, eat your arteries (beast)
Deceasing opponents so properly (opponent) Unleashing the dark side what got to me (got)
We come to take this shit over (hey) Foot on the gas, hear the motor (skrrrrt)
Switchin' my thoughts, I'm bipolar (woo) I stare in the eyes of a cobra (sssss)
Say you want smoke, come get it (come on) You wanna play dumb, I'm wit' it (wit' it)
I'm about to take over the city (hey) I came with my committee, gang with it (gang)
Came for the bag and the profit (bag) Lookin' for the wave when we got it (wave)
Nigga, you ain't scare nobody (booo) Bop-Bop, that's a whole body (bop)
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... On the dark side, if you keep cold, it's a cold case
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... In my right mind, I can write rhymes 'til I road rage
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... It's a yellow ten on my left wrist, and that's all place
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... On my knees, thanking God that he got me through the pain
Danger, danger I don't fit in, I'm a stranger
Believer, believer I can't take out all the evil
Empowerment to all my people I can prove to you I'm a leader
Run through the money, no Visa Forgive me 'cause my life illegal
Searchin' for the bag and the prize (bag) On a mission lookin' for them bad guys
Can't run no play over my head, I'm real wise Look at his eyes, wide, think he traumatized
Take me as a joke, I'ma hang 'em on the rope (rope) 'Cause where I'm from, we don't play like that on our side (nope)
Better not freeze 'cause we know you're gon' choke (choke) Talk behind my back but your shots backfired
I know you tried but you never could survive I see the fear that's in your eyes (eyes)
I'm like Ford, they tryna hide They criticize in disguise (criticize)
They know I can only tell the truth (truth) They know all you do is tell lies (lies)
I'm about to take over the city, tell me you just with it 'Cause I know my squad gon' ride (ride)
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... On the dark side, if you keep cold, it's a cold case
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... In my right mind, I can write rhymes 'til I road rage
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... It's a yellow ten on my left wrist, and that's all place
(Cold case, cold, cold case)... On my knees, thanking God that he got me through the pain
Danger, danger I don't fit in, I'm a stranger
Believer, believer I can't take out all the evil
Empowerment to all my people I can prove to you I'm a leader
Run through the money, no Visa Forgive me 'cause my life illegal
Come on, say you want smoke come get it (hey)(wit' it)
You wanna play dumb, I'm with it (gang, gang, bag)
Lookin' for the wave when we got it (Lookin' for the wave when we got it)
Bop-bop, that's a whole body (bop)
Danger, danger I don't fit in, I'm a stranger
Believer, believer I can't take out all the evil
Empowerment to all my people I can prove to you I'm a leader
Run through the money, no Visa Forgive me 'cause my life illegal
Danger, danger I don't fit in, I'm a stranger
Believer, believer I can't take out all the evil
Empowerment to all my people I can prove to you I'm a leader
Run through the money, no Visa Forgive me 'cause my life illegal
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/ B1 |
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beast /biːst/ B1 |
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opponent /əˈpoʊnənt/ B2 |
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cobra /ˈkoʊbrə/ B2 |
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bipolar /baɪˈpoʊlər/ C1 |
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traumatized /trɔːmətaɪzd/ B2 |
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criticize /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ B2 |
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lies /laɪz/ A2 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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stranger /ˈstreɪndʒər/ A2 |
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evil /ˈiːvəl/ B1 |
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empowerment /ɪmˈpaʊərmənt/ C1 |
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leader /ˈliːdər/ B1 |
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illegal /ɪˈliːɡəl/ B2 |
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prize /praɪz/ A2 |
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choke /tʃoʊk/ B1 |
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survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Tryna get demons up outta me
➔ Shortened form of 'trying to', using 'tryna'.
➔ This is a common colloquialism in modern rap music, demonstrating a relaxed and informal tone. The 'g' is dropped from 'getting'.
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Switchin' my thoughts, I'm bipolar
➔ Present continuous tense ('Switchin'' - switching) to describe an ongoing action. Use of 'bipolar' metaphorically.
➔ The present continuous emphasizes the fluctuating nature of the speaker's thoughts. 'Bipolar' is used metaphorically to convey mood swings, not a clinical diagnosis.
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I came with my committee, gang with it
➔ Use of 'with it' as an informal agreement or affirmation.
➔ This phrase signifies solidarity and agreement within the group. It's a casual way of saying 'I'm in' or 'I agree'.
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Run through the money, no Visa
➔ Use of 'no' to negate the need for a Visa (credit card).
➔ This line implies the speaker has so much money they don't need to use credit cards or traditional financial systems.
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Forgive me 'cause my life illegal
➔ Use of 'cause' as a colloquial shortening of 'because'.
➔ This line uses informal language to express a sense of regret or acknowledgement of wrongdoing. 'Cause' is a common feature of rap lyrics.
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I'm like Ford, they tryna hide
➔ Simile using 'like' to compare the speaker to Ford (likely referencing Ford vehicles' popularity and perceived attempts to conceal issues).
➔ This is a metaphorical comparison. The speaker is suggesting they are powerful and sought after, like Ford, and that people are trying to suppress or hide them.
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They criticize in disguise
➔ Use of 'in disguise' to describe criticism that is not openly expressed.
➔ This phrase suggests that the criticism is subtle, indirect, and masked as something else, making it harder to identify and confront.
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I don't fit in, I'm a stranger
➔ Simple sentence structure with a clear subject and verb. Use of 'a stranger' to emphasize feeling of alienation.
➔ This line expresses a feeling of not belonging and being an outsider. The use of 'a stranger' reinforces the sense of isolation.