Die 4 Me – English Lyrics

• By: Skrilla

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the compelling and controversial world of Skrilla's 'Die 4 Me.' This Philadelphia drill anthem offers a raw and unfiltered look into street narratives and intense emotions. Through its vivid storytelling and unique flow, listeners can gain insight into modern rap lyricism and the cultural nuances of drill music from Kensington, Philadelphia. Pay close attention to Skrilla's distinct delivery and the powerful, albeit dark, narrative that makes this song a significant piece in contemporary hip-hop.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
die /daɪ/ A1	verb - to stop living
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot verb - to manage or operate
shoot /ʃuːt/ A2	verb - to fire a gun
block /blɒk/ A2	noun - a section of a street
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit on and control the movement of (a horse, bicycle, etc.)
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ B1	verb - to ruin or put an end to
far /fɑːr/ B1	adjective - distant in space or time
switch /swɪtʃ/ B1	noun - a device for connecting or disconnecting an electrical circuit
taste /teɪst/ B1	noun - the sensation produced when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with taste receptor cells.
blood /blʌd/ B1	noun - the red fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals
danger /ˈdeɪndʒər/ B2	noun - the possibility of suffering harm or injury
classic /ˈklæsɪk/ B2	adjective - judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind
gangster /ˈɡæŋstər/ B2	noun - a member of a criminal gang
sacrifice /ˈsækrifaɪs/ B2	noun - an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else
addict /ˈædɪkt/ B2	noun - a person who is addicted to a particular thing or activity
switch /swɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a firearm with a switch to make it fully automatic

Key Grammar Structures

• you die for me we die for you

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The repetition of the phrase 'die for me' and 'die for you' creates a powerful and symmetrical effect, emphasizing reciprocity and loyalty.

• Brodie bouncing out the V

  ➔ Slang and Phrasal Verb

  ➔ 'Brodie' is slang for 'brother' or 'close friend'. 'Bouncing out' is slang for exiting quickly, typically from a vehicle ('the V' for vehicle).

• shoot out in public

  ➔ Present Tense for Vivid Description

  ➔ The use of the present tense, 'shoot out', creates a sense of immediacy and action, making the scene more impactful for the listener.

• how the f*ck this 5% tint

  ➔ Rhetorical Question and Expletive

  ➔ This is a rhetorical question, expressing disbelief or surprise. The expletive 'fuck' intensifies the emotion.

• destroy my soul with poppin percs and sippin lean

  ➔ Gerund Phrases as Objects

  ➔ 'Poppin percs' and 'sippin lean' are gerund phrases acting as the objects of the preposition 'with', describing the actions that are destroying the soul.

• snatching souls i never told

  ➔ Ellipsis and Implied Subject

  ➔ The subject 'I' is implied after 'souls', and the conjunction 'and' is omitted. The line means 'snatching souls, which I never told anyone'.

• sacrifice a blood addict

  ➔ Noun Adjunct

  ➔ 'Blood' here acts as a noun adjunct, modifying 'addict' to specify the type of addiction, implying a violent or drug-related context.

• why the fuck youngbul done say my f*cking name like he savage

  ➔ Double Negative and Past Participle Usage

  ➔ While grammatically informal, 'done say' is a common colloquialism indicating a completed action. The repetition of 'fuck' and 'savage' amplifies the speaker's anger and disbelief.

• I heard you was a dancer

  ➔ Non-standard Verb 'was' for 'were'

  ➔ In informal and rap contexts, 'was' is often used instead of 'were' when referring to 'you' in the plural or hypothetical sense.

• Take niggas trap take niggas blocks

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'take' and the phrase structure emphasizes the aggressive and territorial nature of the actions described.