Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic world of Blueface with "Deadlocs." This track is a perfect introduction to West Coast hip-hop slang and an artist known for his distinctive off-beat delivery. You'll not only encounter street vocabulary and expressions of loyalty but also gain insight into the confidence and hustle mentality embedded in the lyrics, making it a compelling piece for understanding contemporary rap culture.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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I ain't turnin' down nothing
➔ Double negative
➔ The phrase uses "ain't" (contraction of "am not") and "nothing" to emphasize a strong refusal, which is grammatically non-standard but common in informal speech.
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I turn nothing into something, lil' baby
➔ Subject-verb agreement
➔ The verb "turn" agrees with the singular subject "I", following standard English grammar rules.
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**** a nigga talkin' 'bout?
➔ Slang and contraction
➔ The use of "****" (censorship) and "nigga" (slang) combined with the contraction "talkin'" reflects informal and colloquial language.
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If I go broke then it's kick door
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1)
➔ The sentence uses "If" to express a possible condition and its result, following the structure: If + present simple, present simple.
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Blueface vs. your nigga, lil' baby, thats like Benz vs. Ford
➔ Simile
➔ The phrase uses "like" to compare Blueface and "your nigga" to Benz and Ford, emphasizing a stark contrast.
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I hate when I get up and the b***h ask, 'Where you goin?'
➔ Indirect speech
➔ The question "Where you goin?" is reported indirectly, maintaining the original meaning but adjusting the verb tense.
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Tatted to my face, **** a job
➔ Past participle as adjective
➔ The past participle "tatted" is used as an adjective to describe "face", indicating a permanent state.
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