Die Bout You

• By: Plies

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
die /daɪ/ A2	verb - to stop living; cease to exist or function.
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to say something that is not true.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ B2	verb - (slang) to shoot a gun or weapon; to retaliate forcefully.
play /pleɪ/ B1	verb - to engage in an activity for enjoyment or recreation. verb - to act in a trivial, irresponsible, or deceptive way, especially with someone's feelings.
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood; the emotional or spiritual core of a person.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal.
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information, understanding, or skill as a result of experience or education.
swear /swɛər/ B1	verb - to make a solemn promise or affirmation.
stick /stɪk/ C1	noun - (slang) a firearm, especially a rifle or a large gun.
chauffeur /ˈʃoʊfər/ B2	noun - a person employed to drive a private car or limousine for an employer.
clowns /klaʊnz/ B2	noun - (informal, derogatory) foolish or stupid people.
feds /fɛdz/ C1	noun - (informal, plural) federal agents or police.
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ B1	noun - difficulties or problems.
luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/ A2	noun - suitcases or other bags containing a traveler's belongings.
runway /ˈrʌnweɪ/ B1	noun - a strip of land with a specially prepared surface where aircraft take off and land.
shop /ʃɒp/ A1	verb - to visit shops and buy goods.
foreign /ˈfɔːrɪn/ B2	noun - (informal) a high-performance or luxury car made in a foreign country.
death /dɛθ/ A2	noun - the permanent cessation of all vital functions; the end of life.
scarred /skɑːrd/ B2	adjective - marked with a scar; emotionally damaged or traumatized.
experiences /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz/ B1	noun - practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge or skill acquired over time.

Grammar:

• I'll die by you / I'll die 'bout you

  ➔ Future Simple / Prepositions "by" vs. "'bout" (about)

  ➔ "I'll" is a contraction of "I will", indicating a future action. "By you" suggests dying *at your side* or *because of you*. "'Bout you" (informal for 'about you') implies dying *on your behalf* or *for your sake*.

• I ain't even gon' lie, I'll fire 'bout you

  ➔ Informal English / Contractions / Future Tense

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction of 'am not,' 'is not,' 'are not,' 'has not,' or 'have not.' "Gon'" is an informal contraction of 'going to.' This phrase means 'I am not even going to lie,' expressing honesty about future action ('I will fire on your behalf').

• Everybody know I don't play 'bout you

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (informal) / Negative Contraction

  ➔ In standard English, 'Everybody' takes a singular verb ('knows'). However, in informal or dialectal speech, the 's' is often dropped. "Don't play 'bout you" means 'I take you seriously and won't tolerate disrespect towards you.'

• Ridin' with the stick, no chauffeur in the Maybach

  ➔ Present Participle (Informal) / Use of "No" as a Determiner

  ➔ "Ridin'" is an informal contraction of 'riding,' which is the present participle form of the verb 'to ride,' often used to describe ongoing action. "No chauffeur" indicates the absence of a chauffeur, emphasizing the speaker is driving himself.

• Hid the button in the seats, go way back

  ➔ Past Simple Tense / Phrasal Verb "go back"

  ➔ "Hid" is the past simple form of 'to hide.' "Go way back" is a phrasal verb meaning something (like a feature of the car, or a long-standing relationship/history) is from a long time ago or extends far into the past.

• All my life in the streets where my heart at

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase / Informal "where...at"

  ➔ "In the streets" is a prepositional phrase indicating location or environment. "Where my heart at" is an informal way of saying 'where my heart is,' emphasizing a strong connection or loyalty to that place/lifestyle.

• All of my life we've been dodgin' the feds

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous / Informal Contraction

  ➔ "We've been dodgin'" is a contraction of 'we have been dodging,' which is the present perfect continuous tense. It describes an action that started in the past ('all of my life') and continues up to the present.

• I just wanna take you on trips, on the PJ

  ➔ Informal Contraction "wanna" / Prepositions of Travel

  ➔ "Wanna" is an informal contraction of 'want to.' "On trips" and "on the PJ" (private jet) use the preposition 'on' to indicate the mode or type of travel.

• Shop, baby, till you can't shop no more

  ➔ Imperative Verb / Informal Double Negative / "Till" (until)

  ➔ "Shop" is an imperative verb, a command or strong suggestion. "Till" is an informal variant of 'until.' "Can't shop no more" is an informal double negative (standard: 'can't shop any more' or 'can shop no more') emphasizing completion or exhaustion of shopping.

• Yeah, this forever, till death do us 'part

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of verb) / Fixed expression / Contraction

  ➔ "This forever" informally omits the verb 'is' ('this is forever'). "Till death do us 'part" is a fixed expression, often from wedding vows, with "'part" being a contraction of 'depart.' It signifies a commitment lasting until death.

• Whatever you do, just don't play with my heart

  ➔ Imperative (Negative) / Indefinite Pronoun "Whatever"

  ➔ "Don't play" is a negative imperative, a command not to do something. "Whatever" introduces a clause meaning 'no matter what' or 'anything that,' emphasizing that this specific action (playing with his heart) is forbidden under any circumstances.