Lyrics & Translation
Discover the swagger and confidence in Soulja Boy's “For Real,” a track that showcases his unique flow and entrepreneurial spirit. This song offers a glimpse into the world of early internet rap and the lifestyle of a young, successful artist, teaching listeners about self-promotion and staying true to oneself.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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money /ˈmʌn.i/ A2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪ.məndz/ B2 |
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plug /plʌg/ B2 |
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Versace /vɜːˈsɑːtʃi/ C1 |
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pop /pɒp/ A2 |
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rich /rɪtʃ/ B1 |
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fucking /ˈfʌk.ɪŋ/ C1 |
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rich /rɪtʃ/ B1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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pop /pɒp/ A2 |
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popping /ˈpɒp.ɪŋ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I got me some diamonds for real.
➔ Present Perfect Tense
➔ The phrase 'I got me some diamonds' uses the Present Perfect Tense with 'have/has got' to indicate an action that occurred in the past but has results relevant to the present.
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You know we popping them pills
➔ Present Continuous Tense
➔ The phrase 'we popping them pills' uses the Present Continuous Tense to describe an action happening now or around now.
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I'm fucking that bitch for real.
➔ Present Continuous Tense with Contraction
➔ The phrase 'I'm fucking' is a contraction of 'I am fucking,' using the Present Continuous Tense to emphasize an ongoing action.
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I just pulled up and flex
➔ Past Simple Tense with Adverb
➔ The phrase 'I just pulled up' uses the Past Simple Tense with the adverb 'just' to indicate a recently completed action.
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I'm turning up I'm turning up bandana
➔ Present Continuous Tense with Reduplication
➔ The phrase 'I'm turning up I'm turning up' uses reduplication in the Present Continuous Tense to emphasize the action.
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Came from the projects
➔ Past Simple Tense
➔ The phrase 'Came from the projects' uses the Past Simple Tense to describe a completed action in the past.
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My diamonds you know they be dancing
➔ Present Continuous Tense with 'be'
➔ The phrase 'they be dancing' uses the Present Continuous Tense with 'be' to describe an ongoing action in a more informal or colloquial way.
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I'm Gucci'd and down on my fashion
➔ Present Continuous Tense with Adjective
➔ The phrase 'I'm Gucci'd' uses the Present Continuous Tense with an adjective to describe a temporary state or condition.
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