Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with Gunna and Young Thug's "DOLLAZ ON MY HEAD." This track offers a vibrant immersion into modern hip-hop vernacular, showcasing dynamic flows and rich slang. Learners can explore expressions of wealth and ambition common in contemporary rap, and appreciate the distinctive lyrical styles of two influential artists, making it an engaging way to connect with the language and culture of the genre.
Key Vocabulary
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dollars /ˈdɑːlər/ A2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1 |
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rich /rɪtʃ/ A2 |
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model /ˈmɒdəl/ B1 |
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leader /ˈliːdər/ B2 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ A2 |
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bullets /ˈbʊlɪts/ B1 |
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Phantom /ˈfæntəm/ B2 |
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sippin' /ˈsɪpɪn/ A2 |
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pharmacy /ˈfɑːrməsi/ B2 |
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codeine /ˈkoʊdiːn/ C1 |
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cookin' /ˈkʊkɪn/ A2 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B1 |
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precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2 |
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messy /ˈmɛsi/ A2 |
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ornaments /ˈɔːrnəmənts/ B2 |
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vent /vɛnt/ A2 |
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closets /ˈklɒzɪts/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I've been gettin' it since a toddler, I keep dollars on my head
➔ Present Perfect Continuous with 'since'
➔ The phrase "I've been gettin' it since a toddler" indicates an action that started in the past (when the speaker was a toddler) and has continued up to the present moment.
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I'm a leader, I got 'em followin' my footsteps like the feds
➔ Causative Verb 'get' (informal 'got 'em')
➔ The phrase "I got 'em followin'" is an informal way of saying "I caused them to follow." Here, 'em is a contraction of 'them', and 'followin'' is a contraction of 'following'.
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Condo like the pharmacy, I got codeine in my fridge, pour up
➔ Simile using 'like'
➔ The phrase "Condo like the pharmacy" uses a simile to compare the speaker's condo to a pharmacy, implying it's full of drugs, specifically codeine.
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You broke and can't be fixed
➔ Passive Voice with Modal Verb 'can't'
➔ The phrase "can't be fixed" uses the passive voice to indicate that something (the person referred to as 'you') cannot be repaired or improved by someone else.
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I made a whole mile off an inch
➔ Idiomatic expression/Metaphor
➔ The phrase "made a whole mile off an inch" is a metaphorical expression meaning to achieve a great deal or make significant progress from a very small or insignificant start/resource.
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I had 99 problems, I just scratch you off the list
➔ Phrasal Verb 'scratch off'
➔ The phrasal verb "scratch off" means to remove someone or something from a list, often implying that they are no longer a concern or a problem.
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She too messy, messy, but hittin', no flexin'
➔ Adverb 'too' for excessiveness + informal adjective 'hittin''
➔ The adverb "too" emphasizes that 'she' is excessively messy. "Hittin'" is informal slang meaning 'good' or 'effective' in this context, contrasting with her being messy.
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You don't gotta use the door, you can hop in front of tip
➔ Informal contraction 'don't gotta' (don't have to) + Phrasal Verb 'hop in'
➔ "Don't gotta" is an informal contraction of "don't have to," indicating a lack of necessity. "Hop in" is a phrasal verb meaning to quickly enter a vehicle.
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Couple opps played dead, and they still got hit
➔ Phrasal Verb 'played dead' + Informal Passive Voice 'got hit'
➔ "Played dead" is a phrasal verb meaning to pretend to be dead. "Got hit" is an informal way to express a passive action, meaning they were shot or attacked.
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Only reason I answer my line (Why?) / Is 'cause she drink my spit (No cap)
➔ Informal Causal Clause with 'is 'cause'
➔ "Is 'cause" is an informal way of saying "is because," introducing the reason for the previous statement. 'Cause is a shortened form of 'because'.
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