Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the West Coast vibes with "Don't Make Me Look Stupid" by Mustard, RJMrLA, and YG. This track offers a direct and relatable exploration of relationship dynamics, trust, and the desire for loyalty. Learning English through this song will expose you to contemporary slang and expressions used in hip-hop culture, particularly related to relationships and street-life honesty, making it a unique and engaging way to grasp authentic spoken English.
Key Vocabulary
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look /lʊk/ A1 |
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stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/ A1 |
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want /wɒnt/ A1 |
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loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ B1 |
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exclusive /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ B1 |
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played /pleɪd/ A2 |
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straight /streɪt/ A1 |
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backstage /ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/ B1 |
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goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ A2 |
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lame /leɪm/ A2 |
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ride /raɪd/ A1 |
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special /ˈspɛʃəl/ A1 |
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thottie /ˈθɒti/ C1 |
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blockhead /ˈblɒkhed/ B2 |
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shopping /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ A1 |
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extra /ˈɛkstrə/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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SAID SHE DON'T WANNA BE NO DUMB BITCH
➔ Double Negative & Informal Contraction
➔ The phrase "don't wanna be "no" dumb bitch" uses a double negative for emphasis, common in informal English. "Wanna" is an informal contraction of "want to". In standard English, it would be "doesn't want to be any dumb bitch."
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DON'T HAVE ME LOOKIN LIKE NO DUMB BITCH
➔ Causative Verb 'Have' + Object + Present Participle
➔ The structure "don't "have me lookin'"" means 'don't cause me to look' or 'don't make me look'. "Lookin'" is an informal shortening of 'looking'. This construction emphasizes the speaker's desire not to be put in a certain situation.
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WHAT THE NUMBER ONE RULE IS
➔ Embedded Question / Noun Clause
➔ This is an embedded question (or noun clause) functioning as the object of an implied verb (e.g., 'tell me'). The word order is like a statement (subject "the number one rule" + verb "is"), not an inverted question.
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AND DON'T BE LYIN TO MY FACE
➔ Negative Imperative with 'Be' + Present Participle
➔ The structure "don't "be lyin'"" (informal for 'lying') is a negative imperative that emphasizes a continuous action or a state. It's stronger than 'don't lie' as it implies a repeated or ongoing behavior.
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DON'T LET ME CATCH EM BACKSTAGE
➔ Causative Verb 'Let' + Object + Bare Infinitive
➔ The structure "don't "let me catch"" means 'don't allow me to catch'. "Em" is an informal contraction of 'them'. This causative verb 'let' is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (without 'to').
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LET ME KNOW YOU AINT THE SAME
➔ Informal Contraction 'Ain't' & Implied Verb
➔ "Ain't" is a highly informal contraction for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not'. Here, it stands for 'are not'. Also, there's an implied 'that' before "you ain't the same" (a noun clause).
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SHE TOLD ME BUY SOMETHING SPECIAL
➔ Indirect Command without 'To'
➔ In standard English, an indirect command or request with 'tell' usually takes the form 'tell someone "to buy" something'. The omission of "to" before "buy" is common in informal speech, making it sound more direct or colloquial.
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THEY TRY TO MAKE YOU DO THE EXIT LONG
➔ Causative Verb 'Make' + Object + Bare Infinitive
➔ The structure "make you do" means 'force or cause you to do'. The causative verb 'make' is always followed by an object and a bare infinitive (without 'to').
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YOU DONE SPENT A HUNDRED THOUSAND ON THIS SHOP BITCH
➔ Informal 'Done' as an Auxiliary Verb (Present Perfect)
➔ In informal American English, "done" can be used as an auxiliary verb, often replacing 'have' or 'has' in the present perfect tense. "You "done spent"" is equivalent to 'You have spent'. It can add emphasis to the completion of an action.
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LOYALTY GO LONG WAYS
➔ Omission of '-s' in Third Person Singular Present Simple
➔ In standard English, the verb 'go' with the third person singular subject 'loyalty' should be 'goes'. The omission of the "-s" ending is a common feature of informal, non-standard, or dialectal English, often found in rap lyrics.
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