do what i say – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
paint /peɪnt/ A1	verb - to cover a surface with paint noun - a colored substance
hide /haɪd/ A2	verb - to put something out of sight noun - a place of concealment
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or words by which someone or something is known verb - give a name to
shake /ʃeɪk/ B1	verb - to move with quick, short movements
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp, carry, or support with one's hands
bed /bɛd/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleeping on
single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ A2	adjective - not married or having a romantic relationship
lights /laɪts/ A1	noun - a device producing illumination
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface
mark /mɑːrk/ B1	noun - a visible impression on a surface
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent
handle /ˈhændəl/ B1	verb - to manage or deal with
start /stɑːrt/ A1	verb - to begin

Key Grammar Structures

• Paint your nails the way I like 'em

  ➔ The way + subject + verb (relative clause)

  ➔ Uses a relative clause to describe the manner in which the nails should be painted. "The way" introduces the clause describing the preferred style. 'em is a colloquial contraction of them.

• 'Cause I know a place I can hide 'em

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of 'where' in relative clause); 'Cause (informal contraction of because)

  ➔ The word "where" is omitted from the relative clause "a place where I can hide 'em." The 'cause is a colloquialism for 'because'.

• She said she single but that pussy only tingle for me, ooh

  ➔ Indirect Speech (She said she was single); 'only tingle for me' - emphasizing exclusivity

  ➔ The line contains a reported speech (indirect speech), "She said she single" is an informal version of saying, "She said she was single". The expression 'only tingle for me' emphasizes the speaker believes they are the only one to elicit that feeling.

• You gon' do what I, I, l You gon' do what I say

  ➔ Future with 'gon' (going to); repetition for emphasis

  ➔ 'Gon' is a contraction of 'going to' and is used to express the future. The repetition of the line emphasizes the speaker's dominance and expectation of obedience.

• Want you in the mirror, so I can see it all

  ➔ Use of 'so' as a conjunction indicating purpose/reason

  ➔ 'So' connects the two clauses, explaining the reason for wanting the person in the mirror - to be able to see everything.

• Better leave your mark

  ➔ 'Better' (short for 'had better') indicating strong advice/obligation

  ➔ "Better" implies a strong recommendation or mild threat. It suggests it's important to leave a memorable impression.

• Couple years older, I ain't scared at all

  ➔ Informal language ('ain't'); 'Couple' as an approximate quantifier

  ➔ "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction used in informal speech. "Couple" refers to approximately two, acting as a quantifier.

• Will you rev me up? Start by yourself and leave it in drive?

  ➔ Use of 'Will' to form a question indicating a request; Imperative sentences ('Start,' 'leave')

  ➔ The first sentence uses "Will" to ask for a specific action. The subsequent sentences use the imperative mood to give direct commands or instructions.