For The Squadron – English Lyrics

• By: SAINt JHN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of SAINt JHN's "For The Squadron," a raw and evocative track that offers a glimpse into the realities of street life and the bonds of loyalty. By exploring its lyrics and context, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the language of struggle, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of community.

[English]

Only turnin' up for the squadron

Shinin' 'round here, we gotta rob them

Bullets 'round here, we gotta dodge them

Stackin' up paper for the problems

Odds stacked up, see the odds then

We don't ever end up Steve Jobs then

We don't ever barely get jobs then

Georgetown massa goin' often

Throw it up for the squadron

Goofy nigga still gotta die

Pay for the time you switched sides

Quiet with the handout, me need vibes

Can't get the blessings, you ain't pay tithes

I let it off and it burn

I'm only now on my grind

Platform turned to a shrine

Superheroes die around here all the time

Niggas dyin' 'round the corner

Where you come from, where you goin' from

Where your moms and you soon-to-be son from

You don't got one comin', but fuck it

For the sake of discussion

Niggas dyin' 'round here for the 'rona, from the corner

Tell a stone lover make it warmer

With the strap from the bluff tryna be the Warren Buffett, it wasn't luck

Only turnin' up for the squadron

Shinin' 'round here, we gotta rob them

Bullets 'round here, we gotta dodge them

Stackin' up paper for the problems

Odds stacked up, see the odds then

We don't ever end up Steve Jobs then

We don't ever barely get jobs then

Georgetown massa goin' often

Throw it up for the squadron

I'm in Jordan mode, nigga, in my scrimmage game

I'm a saint in real life, it's my middle name

Look how far a nigga get when you really aim, oh

I guess you really came

I'm a superstar, nigga, but I keep it plain

I'm a superstar, nigga, but I'm street the same

Only thing changed on me is this piece of change, yeah

Niggas dyin' 'round the corner

Where you come from, where you goin' from

Where your moms and you soon-to-be son from

You don't got one comin', but fuck it

For the sake of discussion

Niggas dyin' 'round here for the 'rona, from the corner

Tell a stone lover make it warmer

With the strap from the bluff tryna be the Warren Buffett, it wasn't luck

Only turnin' up for the squadron

Shinin' 'round here, we gotta rob them

Bullets 'round here, we gotta dodge them

Stackin' up paper for the problems

Odds stacked up, see the odds then

We don't ever end up Steve Jobs then

We don't ever barely get jobs then

Georgetown massa goin' often

Throw it up for the squadron

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
squadron /ˈskwɒdrən/ B2	noun - a group of people or vehicles operating together
shinin /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ A2	verb - to emit light; to be bright
rob /rɒb/ A2	verb - to steal from someone or something
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ A1	noun - a small metal projectile shot from a gun
dodge /dɒdʒ/ A2	verb - to move quickly to avoid something
stack /stæk/ A2	verb - to arrange objects in a pile noun - a pile of objects
odds /ɒdz/ B1	noun - the probability of something happening
grind /ɡraɪnd/ B1	verb - to work hard and persistently
superhero /ˈsuːpəhɪəroʊ/ A2	noun - a fictional character with extraordinary powers
strap /stræp/ A1	noun - a band used to fasten or carry something
scrimmage /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a practice session in sports
vibes /vaɪbz/ B1	noun - a person's emotional state or atmosphere
blessings /ˈblesɪŋz/ A2	noun - a beneficial thing that is appreciated
tithes /taɪðz/ B2	noun - a tenth of one's income given to a religious organization
platform /ˈplætfɔːrm/ B1	noun - a raised structure for standing or public speaking

Key Grammar Structures

• Only turnin' up for the squadron

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'turnin' up' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening now or around now. It highlights ongoing commitment to the squadron.

• We don't ever end up Steve Jobs then

  ➔ Negative adverb 'ever'

  ➔ The use of 'ever' emphasizes the strong negation, indicating that becoming like Steve Jobs is highly unlikely or impossible in this context.

• Where you come from, where you goin' from

  ➔ Parallel structure

  ➔ The parallel structure 'where you come from, where you goin' from' creates a rhythmic and balanced effect, emphasizing the duality of origin and destination.

• I'm in Jordan mode, nigga, in my scrimmage game

  ➔ Present progressive with 'in' for state

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm in Jordan mode' uses the present progressive with 'in' to describe a temporary state or condition, comparing the speaker's mindset to Michael Jordan's.

• Only thing changed on me is this piece of change, yeah

  ➔ Emphasis with 'only'

  ➔ The word 'only' is used to emphasize that the only significant change is the 'piece of change,' highlighting the minimal impact of wealth on the speaker's identity.