Deuces – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall

Lyrics & Translation

“Deuces” by Chris Brown, featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall, is a contemporary R&B and hip-hop track that offers a relatable narrative of moving on from a toxic relationship. The song's clear, direct lyrics and use of modern slang, particularly the phrase "chucking up them deuces" (meaning to say goodbye by holding up two fingers), make it an excellent resource for understanding conversational English and contemporary R&B vocabulary. Its smooth vocals and laid-back beat provide an accessible entry point for language learners interested in popular music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	verb - feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done. noun - a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
luck /lʌk/ A2	noun - success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.
throw /θroʊ/ A2	verb - propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.
new /nuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.
better /ˈbetər/ A2	adjective - of a higher standard, quality, or skill.
work /wɜːrk/ A2	verb - activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see. adjective - unaware or unconscious of something.
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - a social club.
liar /ˈlaɪər/ B1	noun - a person who tells lies.
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body.
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B1	noun - complete absence of sound.
ring /rɪŋ/ A2	noun - a circular band worn as jewelry.
trip /trɪp/ A2	verb - to stumble.
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ B1	noun - the time yet to come.
attitude /ˈætɪtjuːd/ B2	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ B1	noun - a serious situation involving intense conflict or distress.

Key Grammar Structures

• All that bullshit's for the birds

  ➔ Idiom: 'for the birds'

  ➔ This idiom means something is worthless or ridiculous.

• You ain't nothing but a vulture

  ➔ Double negative: 'ain't nothing'

  ➔ While grammatically incorrect in standard English, double negatives are common in informal speech and music to emphasize a point. It effectively means 'You are only a vulture'.

• Always hoping for the worst

  ➔ Present continuous tense: 'hoping'

  ➔ This indicates an ongoing action or state. The person is continuously hoping for bad outcomes.

• You'll regret the day when I find another girl, yeah

  ➔ Future simple with 'will': 'You'll regret'

  ➔ This expresses a future certainty or prediction.

• That knows just what I need, she knows just what I mean

  ➔ Present simple for general truths/qualities: 'knows'

  ➔ The present simple is used here to describe the inherent abilities or qualities of the new girl.

• When I tell her, keep it drama free, woah

  ➔ Imperative mood: 'keep it drama free'

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give a command or instruction.

• Chu, chuckin' up the Deuces

  ➔ Informal contraction: 'chucking' (throwing)

  ➔ 'Chucking' is a colloquial term for throwing or showing. 'Deuces' refers to the peace sign (two fingers up).

• I'm on some new shit

  ➔ Slang: 'on some new shit'

  ➔ This slang phrase means the speaker is starting something new, possibly a new phase in life or a new relationship.

• My shorty always on some bullshit like Chicago

  ➔ Slang: 'shorty' (girlfriend/young woman), 'bullshit' (nonsense)

  ➔ 'Shorty' is a term of endearment for a girlfriend. 'Bullshit' refers to annoying or nonsensical behavior. The comparison to Chicago is likely a reference to a perception of the city.

• She make wanna leave the one I'm with Usher Raymond

  ➔ Ellipsis/Omission: 'make me wanna' (She makes me want to)

  ➔ This is a common omission in informal speech where 'me' is left out. It's a shortened way of saying 'She makes me want to leave the one I'm with'. Usher Raymond is a famous singer, implying a comparison to leaving someone for a better prospect.

• I don't never feel like we vibing

  ➔ Double negative: 'don't never'

  ➔ Another instance of double negation used for emphasis in informal speech. It means 'I never feel like we are vibing'. 'Vibing' means having a good connection or atmosphere.