DEAD MAN WALKING

• By: Brent Faiyaz

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
smoke /smoʊk/ A2	noun - a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance. verb - inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug.
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A2	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
roll /roʊl/ A2	verb - move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over. noun - a cylinder formed by folding or winding something.
fight /faɪt/ A2	noun - a violent confrontation or struggle. verb - take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection. verb - feel deep affection for (someone).
toys /tɔɪz/ A1	noun - an object for a child to play with.
rider /ˈraɪdər/ B1	noun - a person who rides an animal or vehicle.
figures /ˈfɪɡjərz/ B1	noun - a numerical symbol.
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a space that is or can be occupied
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - be in a state of rest in which consciousness is suspended.
secrets /ˈsiːkrəts/ B1	noun - something kept hidden, known only to a few.
action /ˈækʃən/ A2	noun - the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - mentally ill; insane.
murder /ˈmɜːrdər/ B1	noun - the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another. verb - kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation.

Grammar:

• Drop the roof and let the smoke clear

  ➔ Imperative mood (verb without subject)

  ➔ The sentence starts with the verb "Drop" and "let", indicating a command or instruction. The subject "you" is implied.

• I got diamonds doin' toosie slides in both ears

  ➔ Present Participle (doing) as adjective modifying 'diamonds'

  ➔ The phrase "doin' toosie slides" acts as an adjective describing what the diamonds are doing. The present participle "doing" functions as a descriptive adjective.

• we might miss the fight

  ➔ Modal verb "might" for possibility

  ➔ "Might" indicates a weaker possibility compared to "may" or "will".

• If I catch you nodding off, then it's gon' be some shit

  ➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1: Possible condition and probable result)

  ➔ This sentence uses the "If + Present Simple, then + Future Simple" structure. "If I catch you nodding off" is the condition, and "it's gon' be some shit" is the probable result.

• Would you tell the world my secrets, if I let you close?

  ➔ Conditional sentence (Type 2: Hypothetical condition and improbable result)

  ➔ This sentence uses the "If + Past Simple, would + infinitive" structure. "If I let you close" is the hypothetical condition, and "Would you tell the world my secrets" is the improbable result. The use of "would" indicates a hypothetical or imaginary situation.

• These days, no kumbaya

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of words)

  ➔ The sentence is grammatically incomplete. It implies 'There is no kumbaya these days' or 'It is not kumbaya these days'. The verb "is" or similar is omitted for stylistic effect.

• Livin' in the midst of This shit might drive you mad

  ➔ Present Participle "Livin'" as Adjective / Reduced Relative Clause

  ➔ "Livin'" can be interpreted as a reduced relative clause (e.g., "While we are living...") or as an adjective describing the state of being.