Lyrics & Translation
Dive into "EVERYDAY" by Marshmello and Logic, a high-energy track that offers a unique blend of hip-hop and electronic sounds. This song is perfect for learning English through music because Logic's clear delivery and the repetitive, empowering chorus make key phrases memorable. You can explore themes of dedication, overcoming challenges, and self-belief, while also appreciating how two distinct musical styles come together to create a powerful and inspiring anthem. Its relatable message about daily grind and seizing one's moment makes it a special and motivating listen for anyone on a journey of self-improvement.
[English]
- Hey, hey, wake up!- You imbecile..
- No I'm sorry, uh
I was up all night preparing your presentation.
- Yeah, I know. We can smell it. You're a disgrace.
- Okay, let's get this goddamn thing over with.
What shit are you shovelin' us today?
(grins)
- C'mon, let's go.
Yeah, ayy
I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy
I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah
But today is my day, it's my day
And no matter what they say, it's my day
La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah
Roll up to the spot, feelin' real good
Think you gon' talk shit, you better not, my homies real hood
They say, "Logic, why you do that?" I don't know, I don't know
Yeah, they used to be like, "Who that?" I don't know, I don't know
Now they know my name wherever I go
Used to think that's what I wanted, but now just don't know
No, I can't fuck with that, knuck if you buckin' back
Yeah, I been workin' but I ain't get nothin' back
Tell me the dealy now, hold up, wait, really now
All of that shit you been talkin' just silly now
Just as quick as you rise
Just as quick as you could fall
Oh, no, no, no, I can't fuck with that at all
Can't fuck with that at all
I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy
I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah
But today is my day, it's my day
And no matter what they say, it's my day
La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah
All, all she ever wanted was attention
And a bunch of other shit I shouldn't mention
'Cause she got daddy issues for days, for days and days
But today, she ain't got shit to do
Her right along with you
So we gon' fuck around and vibe, and vibe, and vibe, and vibe
I'm tryna live my life, but am I doing it right?
Yeah, I'm tryna live my life, but am I doing it right?
Cause they tell me I'm the man
- I can't believe this shit.. I..
- Make these copies...
- Get that away from me!
How many years have we just slaved away
over this bullshit? What for?
Is there anybody coming with me in this place?
Anyone?
Anyone?
You, right there!
Yeah, you! Come on, come with me!
Let's leave this place!
Let's have some fun, man! Joy ourselves!
This place is a shithole! Yeah, see?
How about the rest of y'all?
Oh, you, you goin' down! Nah, you piece of shit!
I'm gonna fuck this up
Who's coming?
Somebody's gonna come with..
Yeah, that's right, he's coming
Who else?
C'mon, come on dawg, come on!
It's a new day, It's going down
Shit..
- I want you to kill this fuckers!
- Oh I dropped my glasses..
Oh shit.. oh no
We gotta go, oh we gotta go!
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait..
What are we doing, there's like four of us and two of them
'Cause they tell me I'm the man
You the man right now, you the man right now
With the whole wide world in the palm of your hand right now
Fuck the lights and the cameras and the money and the fame
I'ma do it for the fam right now
I'ma get it for the 301 and the R-A-double T-P-A-C 'cause you know
I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy
I work hard, I work hard every day-ay-ay-ayy, yeah
But today is my day, it's my day
And no matter what they say, it's my day
La-la-la-la-la-la, yeah, yeah
Key Vocabulary
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work /wɜːrk/ A2 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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know /noʊ/ A2 |
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rise /raɪz/ B1 |
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fall /fɔːl/ A2 |
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name /neɪm/ A1 |
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life /laɪf/ A2 |
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shit /ʃɪt/ C1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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talk /tɔːk/ A2 |
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issue /ˈɪʃuː/ B1 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B2 |
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fun /fʌn/ A2 |
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place /pleɪs/ A1 |
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man /mæn/ A1 |
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slaved /sleɪvd/ B2 |
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copies /ˈkɒpiːz/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I work hard every motherfuckin' day-ay-ay-ayy
➔ Adverbial phrase of frequency ('every day')
➔ The phrase 'every day' indicates how often the action of 'working hard' occurs. It's a common and essential grammatical structure for expressing routine actions.
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But today is my day, it's my day
➔ Present Simple tense (to express a general truth or state)
➔ The use of the present simple 'is' emphasizes the significance of the current day. It's a statement of fact, highlighting the speaker's feeling of ownership and importance on that particular day.
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They say, 'Logic, why you do that?' I don't know, I don't know
➔ Indirect speech (reporting what others say)
➔ The phrase 'They say' introduces indirect speech. The original statement is reported without direct quotation marks. The repetition of 'I don't know' emphasizes the speaker's uncertainty and lack of explanation.
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Just as quick as you rise, just as quick as you could fall
➔ Parallel structure (using 'just as...as' for comparison)
➔ The use of 'just as...as' creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the rapid and unpredictable nature of success and failure. It highlights the precariousness of fortune.
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I'ma do it for the fam right now
➔ Slang contraction ('I'ma' for 'I am going to')
➔ The use of 'I'ma' is a colloquial contraction, common in rap and hip-hop. It adds a casual and informal tone to the lyrics, reflecting the speaker's personal style.
