Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the unfiltered world of Flint, Michigan, with Rio Da Yung OG's "Easy Kill." This track is a masterclass in Michigan street rap, offering a raw, direct, and lyrically dense narrative without relying on traditional hooks. Learning the language of this song provides a direct portal into the realities and unique slang of street life as depicted by one of the genre's most authentic voices. Its hard-hitting punchlines and conversational flow make it a compelling listen for anyone seeking to understand the gritty storytelling and distinct sound of this regional hip-hop style.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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kill /kɪl/ A1 |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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move /muːv/ A1 |
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scope /skoʊp/ B1 |
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trigger /ˈtrɪɡər/ B1 |
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career /kəˈrɪr/ A2 |
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promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ A2 |
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steering /ˈstɪrɪŋ/ B1 |
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fit /fɪt/ A2 |
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jam /dʒæm/ B1 |
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Monopoly /məˈnɒpəli/ B1 |
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scope /skoʊp/ B1 |
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radiation /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ B2 |
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casket /ˈkæskɪt/ B2 |
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pigmentation /ˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/ C1 |
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nuclear /ˈn(j)uːkliər/ B2 |
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bend /bɛnd/ A2 |
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fold /foʊld/ A2 |
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hate /heɪt/ A1 |
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ironic /aɪˈrɒnɪk/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm a real ghetto boy, I be with Peezy still.
➔ Present Simple + Adverb of Time
➔ The use of the Present Simple tense ("I **be**") to describe a habitual action, and the adverb "still" to indicate that the action continues up to the present.
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Your career ain't promised, you probably need a will.
➔ Modal Verb of Probability
➔ The modal verb "probably" is used to express the likelihood or probability of something happening or being true.
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I swear to God that n*gga shirt was stuck to the steering wheel.
➔ Past Continuous Tense + Prepositional Phrase
➔ The past continuous tense ("was **stuck**") describes an action in progress at a time in the past. The prepositional phrase ("to the steering wheel") provides additional detail.
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Ten for this fit from five years ago, I'ma wear it still.
➔ Prepositional Phrase of Time + Present Simple + Adverb of Time
➔ The use of a prepositional phrase to describe the time ("from five years ago") with the present simple ("I'ma **wear**") and the adverb "still" to show the present action's continuation.
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That's why I gotta watch how I move.
➔ Modal verb of obligation + Clause of Purpose
➔ The modal verb "gotta" (a contraction of "have got to") expresses obligation. The clause "how I move" serves as a purpose clause.
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No get out of free jail card, it's not Monopoly.
➔ Figurative Language (Metaphor)
➔ The phrase uses a metaphor comparing real-life consequences to a game (Monopoly).
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I'm down four racks and I ain't do sh*t but go out to eat.
➔ Compound sentence + Coordinating Conjunction
➔ Two independent clauses connected by "and". The use of "but" also indicates contrast.
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Scope on and hit a n*gga in his dome from down the street.
➔ Imperative sentences + Prepositional phrase
➔ Use of imperative verbs ("Scope", "hit") to give commands. The phrase "from down the street" gives additional information.
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This sh*t so strong, I'm 23 and broke, so why you lie to me?
➔ Adverb of degree + Coordinate Conjunction
➔ The adverb "so" (degree) modifies the adjective "strong." Also includes a coordinate conjunction, "so", to link the two parts of the sentence.
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