Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the lyrical world of Juice WRLD's "Empty Out Your Pockets" to master the language of modern Rap and Emo-Rap. You'll learn contemporary English slang related to money, success, and street culture, all while engaging with his signature blend of high-energy delivery and profound emotional vulnerability. The song’s vivid imagery, such as comparing disloyal people to "chameleons," makes it a powerful and memorable lesson in expressing complex feelings and ambition.
Key Vocabulary
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pockets /ˈpɒkɪts/ A2 |
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millions /ˈmɪljənz/ B1 |
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chameleons /kəˈmiːliənz/ C1 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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fame /feɪm/ B1 |
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bag /bæɡ/ A1 |
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memory /ˈmeməri/ B1 |
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hurting /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/ B2 |
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electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ B2 |
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guitars /ɡɪˈtɑːrz/ B1 |
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nuts /nʌts/ B1 |
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yellow /ˈjɛloʊ/ A1 |
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pages /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/ A2 |
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freezer /ˈfriːzər/ B1 |
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rack /ræk/ B1 |
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backstreet /ˈbækstriːt/ C1 |
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wrists /rɪsts/ B2 |
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forgiveness /fərˈɡɪvnəs/ C1 |
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Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ A1 |
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cash /kæʃ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I GET THE MILLIONS AND THEN I FALL BACK
➔ Present Simple + Coordinating Conjunction
➔ The sentence uses the **Present Simple** to state a habitual action or a general truth ('I get', 'I fall'). The conjunction '**and then**' connects two sequential actions. The phrase 'fall back' is used idiomatically to mean to withdraw or become less involved.
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LOUIS VUITTON I'M IN MY BAG
➔ Noun Phrase + Pronoun + Prepositional Phrase
➔ This line uses a brand name (**Louis Vuitton**) as a noun, followed by the pronoun '**I'm**' (I am) and a prepositional phrase '**in my bag**'. It implies the speaker is carrying Louis Vuitton items in their bag, showcasing wealth and status. The use of the brand name as a noun is common in hip-hop lyrics.
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I RIDE LIKE ELECTRIC GUITARS I BE RAGING
➔ Simile + Present Continuous
➔ This line uses a **simile** ('like electric guitars') to describe the intensity and energy of the speaker's actions. The phrase '**I be raging**' uses the habitual '**be**' form, indicating a consistent state of anger or excitement. This is a feature of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
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