Lyrics & Translation
Discover the hilarious and cleverly written world of Lil Dicky through his breakout hit, "Ex-Boyfriend." This song offers a unique and comedic approach to storytelling in hip-hop, making it a fun way to engage with English slang and narrative rap. It's a perfect example of how music can turn everyday anxieties into relatable and entertaining art.
Key Vocabulary
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dating /ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ A2 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A1 |
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crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2 |
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exposed /ɪkˈspəʊzd/ B1 |
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patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ B1 |
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racin' /ˈreɪsɪn/ A2 |
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attractive /əˈtræktɪv/ B2 |
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investment /ɪnˈvestmənt/ B2 |
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distracted /dɪˈstræktɪd/ B1 |
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discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ B2 |
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comprehend /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/ C1 |
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physics /ˈfɪzɪks/ C1 |
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survive /səˈvaɪv/ B1 |
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belly /ˈbeli/ A2 |
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nutted /nʌtɪd/ C2 |
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thigh /θaɪ/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I got a story for y'all man
➔ Contraction ('for y'all')
➔ 'For y'all' is a contraction of 'for you all', commonly used in informal speech.
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She hot as hell
➔ Comparative adjective ('as hell')
➔ 'As hell' is used to emphasize the degree of an adjective, meaning 'very' or 'extremely'.
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I swear this the most that I've felt so damn exposed
➔ Present perfect ('I've felt')
➔ The present perfect ('I've felt') is used to describe an action that started in the past and has effects in the present.
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She said tonight will be the night we do some fornicating
➔ Future simple ('will be')
➔ The future simple ('will be') is used to predict or promise a future action.
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I'm reenacting him and Katie bangin'
➔ Present continuous ('I'm reenacting')
➔ The present continuous ('I'm reenacting') is used to describe an action happening now or around now.
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Because the shit is plus eight like Jon and Kate
➔ Simile ('like Jon and Kate')
➔ The simile ('like Jon and Kate') compares two things using 'like' to highlight a similarity.
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I think it's for the best if this comes to an end
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1)
➔ The conditional sentence ('if this comes to an end') expresses a possible result based on a condition.
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I would say let's just be friends
➔ Conditional modal ('would say')
➔ The conditional modal ('would say') is used to express a hypothetical or polite suggestion.
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