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I think you know what I want for you 00:14
Just do what's for you, I'll be proud of you 00:20
I think you know what I want for you 00:24
Just do what's for you, I'll be proud of you 00:29
Ayy, uh, uh-uh 00:35
Uh, uh-uh, uh, uh-uh 00:38
Uh, uh-uh (yeah), uh, uh-uh 00:40
Uh, uh-uh 00:43
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy 00:49
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 00:53
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 00:56
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 00:58
That's the reason why I had to let her go 01:01
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 01:03
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 01:06
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 01:08
That's the reason why I had to let her go 01:11
Stress on my mind, had to pour me up a four 01:12
I be getting high just to balance out thе lows 01:15
Coppers on my ass so I had to get low 01:17
I would nevеr change, I be posted by the store 01:20
Me and Stan juggin', used to sell a lotta dope 01:23
Say he want the good, want the white, want the snow 01:25
Packs coming in, had to get 'em off the boat 01:28
Stack a lot of bread, gotta keep it by the loaf 01:31
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 01:34
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 01:36
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 01:39
That's the reason why I had to let her go 01:42
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 01:43
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 01:46
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 01:49
That's the reason why I had to let her go 01:51
I spend too much 01:54
Too much time on you 01:56
Girl, what you gon' do? 01:59
Ride for me, ride for you 02:01
I think you know 02:02
What I want for you 02:04
Just do what's for you 02:06
I'll be proud of you 02:08
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 02:10
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 02:12
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 02:15
That's the reason why I had to let her go 02:17
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure 02:19
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know 02:22
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke 02:24
That's the reason why I had to let her go 02:27
(Too much) 02:30

Dead Broke – English Lyrics

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By
Lil Skies
Album
Unbothered (Deluxe)
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Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Lil Skies' "Dead Broke"! This song offers a raw and relatable narrative about overcoming adversity and understanding true loyalty. By delving into its lyrics, you can learn authentic, conversational English, particularly slang and expressions related to personal struggle and perseverance. The song's straightforward storytelling and repetitive chorus make it an accessible and memorable piece for language learners, providing insight into contemporary hip-hop vocabulary and themes of resilience that resonate across cultures.

[English]

I think you know what I want for you
Just do what's for you, I'll be proud of you
I think you know what I want for you
Just do what's for you, I'll be proud of you
Ayy, uh, uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh, uh, uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh (yeah), uh, uh-uh
Uh, uh-uh
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
Stress on my mind, had to pour me up a four
I be getting high just to balance out thе lows
Coppers on my ass so I had to get low
I would nevеr change, I be posted by the store
Me and Stan juggin', used to sell a lotta dope
Say he want the good, want the white, want the snow
Packs coming in, had to get 'em off the boat
Stack a lot of bread, gotta keep it by the loaf
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
I spend too much
Too much time on you
Girl, what you gon' do?
Ride for me, ride for you
I think you know
What I want for you
Just do what's for you
I'll be proud of you
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
Ridin' with my brother to the end, that's for sure
If you got a problem, nigga, please let me know
Shawty wasn't with me when I was dead broke
That's the reason why I had to let her go
(Too much)

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

brother

/ˈbrʌðər/

A1
  • noun
  • - male sibling

ride

/raɪd/

A1
  • verb
  • - to travel on or in a vehicle, animal, or bicycle

dead

/dɛd/

A2
  • adjective
  • - no longer alive

broke

/broʊk/

B1
  • adjective
  • - having no money
  • verb (past of break)
  • - caused to separate into pieces

shawty

/ˈʃɔːti/

C1
  • noun (slang)
  • - young attractive woman

stress

/strɛs/

B2
  • noun
  • - mental or emotional strain

high

/haɪ/

B1
  • adjective
  • - situated above the ground; tall
  • adjective (slang)
  • - under the influence of drugs

low

/loʊ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - situated near the ground; not high

coppers

/ˈkɒp.ərz/

B2
  • noun (slang)
  • - police officers

dope

/doʊp/

B2
  • noun (slang)
  • - illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin
  • adjective (slang)
  • - excellent, very good

white

/waɪt/

A1
  • noun
  • - the color of snow

snow

/snoʊ/

A1
  • noun
  • - frozen precipitation; also slang for cocaine

packs

/pæk(s)/

B1
  • noun (plural)
  • - bundles or groups of items, often referring to drug parcels

stack

/stæk/

B1
  • noun
  • - a pile or heap, especially of money or goods

bread

/brɛd/

B2
  • noun (slang)
  • - money
  • noun
  • - a staple food made from flour and water

loaf

/loʊf/

A2
  • noun
  • - a shaped mass of bread

reason

/ˈriːzən/

B1
  • noun
  • - a cause or explanation for something

mind

/maɪnd/

A2
  • noun
  • - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and reasons

spend

/spɛnd/

A2
  • verb
  • - to use money, time, or effort for something

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