Lyrics & Translation
Explore the fusion of EDM and West Coast hip hop with 'Don't Save Me' by Marshmello and SOB X RBE. This track offers a unique opportunity to dive into the collaborative sound of these artists, enriching your understanding of contemporary music genres.
Key Vocabulary
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A2 |
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drown /draʊn/ B1 |
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slide /slaɪd/ A2 |
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broke /broʊk/ A2 |
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attention /əˈtenʃən/ B1 |
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paid /peɪd/ A2 |
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problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2 |
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trippin' /ˈtrɪpɪn/ B1 |
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topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ B1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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sh*t /ʃɪt/ C1 |
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flexing /ˈfleksɪŋ/ B2 |
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raid /reɪd/ B2 |
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smoke /smoʊk/ A2 |
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bodies /ˈbɒdiːz/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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If I drown in that pussy, don't save me
➔ Conditional Clause (Type 1 - Possible Future)
➔ This uses the 'if + present simple, will/modals' structure to express a likely future scenario. The use of 'drown' in this context is figurative, meaning to be overwhelmed.
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Pull up in a Bentley, it's a big body
➔ Informal phrasing, use of 'it's' (contraction)
➔ This is a colloquial expression. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'. The phrase 'big body' refers to a large, luxurious car.
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Speaking on the gang, you gon' get bodied
➔ Slang/Informal Grammar ('gon' - going to, 'bodied' - slang for defeated/killed)
➔ This uses slang and contracted forms. 'Gon' is a shortened form of 'going to'. 'Bodied' is a slang term meaning to be completely defeated or, in a more extreme context, killed.
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All these diamonds Roc Nation, like Jay Z
➔ Simile (using 'like')
➔ This line uses a simile to compare the diamonds to Roc Nation and Jay Z, implying a connection to high status and success.
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I don't really know them n*ggas, but I heard about 'em
➔ Use of 'really' as an adverb of degree, 'heard about' (phrasal verb)
➔ 'Really' modifies the verb 'know', indicating a lack of genuine knowledge. 'Heard about' is a phrasal verb meaning to have learned of someone's existence or reputation.
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And I don't even gotta slide, I just order bodies
➔ Slang/Informal - 'slide' (meaning to appear/show up), 'order' (used metaphorically)
➔ This is highly figurative and uses slang. 'Slide' means to appear or show up. 'Order bodies' is a violent metaphor meaning to arrange for someone's death.
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You know I used to ride the bus, Now I'm foreign driving
➔ Past Simple vs. Present Simple (showing contrast/change)
➔ The contrast between 'used to ride the bus' (past habit) and 'Now I'm foreign driving' (present situation) highlights a significant change in the speaker's circumstances.
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And how the f*ck you want the smoke, But scared to take a puff?
➔ Rhetorical Question, use of intensifier 'f*ck'
➔ This is a rhetorical question, meaning it's not meant to be answered. It's used to challenge someone's bravado and highlight their hypocrisy. The use of 'f*ck' is for emphasis and adds to the aggressive tone.
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