Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Soulja Boy with "Flame," a track that showcases his signature bravado and innovative style. This song offers a glimpse into the themes of success and street life that define much of his work, providing a vibrant introduction to his unique place in hip-hop history.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gang /ɡæŋ/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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buy /baɪ/ A1 |
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smoke /smοʊk/ A2 |
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call /kɔl/ A1 |
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lawyer /ˈlɔjər/ A2 |
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case /keɪs/ A2 |
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shoot /ʃʊt/ A2 |
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diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ A2 |
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kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ A1 |
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hurricane /ˈhɜrɪkən/ B1 |
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pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ B1 |
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sweep /swip/ A2 |
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wrist /rɪst/ A2 |
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jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Woke up this mornin' then I went and bought a Wraith.
➔ Past Simple
➔ The verb "Woke" is in the "Past Simple" tense, showing a completed action that happened before now.
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Had to call my lawyer, got caught with the Glock, with the Draco, beat the case.
➔ Modal of Obligation (had to)
➔ The phrase "Had to" is a past‑tense modal expressing necessity: "I "had to" call my lawyer".
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We talking 'bout a hunnid thousand, nigga.
➔ Present Progressive (be + -ing)
➔ "We "talking"" uses the present progressive to show an ongoing action: "We are talking".
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Every day I'm gettin' to that cake.
➔ Present Progressive with Frequency Expression
➔ "I'm "gettin'"" (I am getting) is in the present progressive; "Every day" adds a habitual meaning.
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If he disrespect gang, know we take the whole say.
➔ First Conditional (if + present, will)
➔ "If he disrespect gang" is the "if"‑clause in present simple; the main clause "we take" expresses the future result (omitted "will").
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Don't play with the gang, I'm in a new Bentley Coupe.
➔ Imperative + Present Simple
➔ "Don't play" is an imperative negative; "I'm" uses the present simple to state a fact.
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Sippin' lean 'til I'm gone, sippin' lean 'til I'm dead.
➔ Gerund/Present Participle as Noun Phrase + Conjunction "until" (contracted "'til")
➔ "Sippin'" is a gerund functioning as a noun phrase; "'til" is the contracted form of "until" meaning "up to the time that".
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Brand new Draco on me, sweep the room like a broom.
➔ Simile using "like"
➔ "like a broom" is a simile that compares the way the Draco "sweeps" to the action of a broom.
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