Forever My Moment – English Lyrics

• By: Tee Grizzley
• Album: Forever My Moment

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and authentic world of Detroit hip-hop with Tee Grizzley's "Forever My Moment." This powerful track offers a unique opportunity to experience storytelling in English that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, exploring themes of resilience, loyalty, and the challenges of success. Through its vivid lyrics and gritty delivery, you can grasp real-world colloquialisms and emotional depth, making it a compelling listen for language learners interested in contemporary urban narratives and a true testament to turning pain into purpose.

[English]

Ooh, ooh, ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh

We ain't let that money change us

Ooh, they was the only ones who changed up

They ain't think we was goin' to make it, so they gave up

Now they want somethin' after how they played us

Bro, I told you, these niggas ain't the same as us

They weren't out here thuggin' in the rain with us

Riskin' they life, puttin' in pain with us

Can't let my guard down, that's too dangerous

Young nigga from the bottom havin' motion

Chain platinum, name golden

Fucked my money up when I first got it, I ain't know shit

Years in this shit and I ain't never did no hoe shit

'Mеmber we was children, brodiе, we them niggas now

Used to want a million, I want to be richer now

Protectin' healers, yes, I know you hear me God

First nigga play dumb, first nigga gettin' popped

Had to stop passin' out money and get rid of my distractions

(Free my boy)

See how niggas act when you say you ain't got it

Tried to bring niggas together, push 'em forward, they went backwards

Save my city, all the ones that was in front of me, I lapped 'em

(Bitch-ass niggas)

I might have a million every month, this shit just gettin' greater

(Just goin' up)

Told brodie manifestation, can't fuck a prayer (Amen)

Can't have my son around everybody, I want him safer

If he see the same shit I saw, how he gon' turn out greater? (My boy)

And I be stayin' out the way 'cause you just never know (Never know)

I rather travel with the family, take 'em coast to coast (We gone)

Whenever I'm in the trenches, I gotta move low

'Cause I have a nigga immediate family front row (The fuck)

They say the weakest the loudest, why you think I've been quiet?

(I be quiet)

Don't fuck with too many rappers 'cause I ain't shit like 'em

(I ain't like 'em)

I look up, they either clout chasin' or dick ridin'

Wish I ain't know it 'cause I used to want to be just like 'em

Fake tough niggas, get some money with yo' worthless ass

I could go and spend an M right now and it won't hurt the stash

Bro'nem measure weed, he roll it up right off the turkey bag

I ain't goin' back and forth with niggas, we'll murk they ass

(We'll kill 'em)

Courtside at the Pistons game, boy, I run this bitch (Run this bitch)

Rolls-Royce electrical, AP at 300 strip (300)

Richest niggas come off Joy Road, free my brothers, bitch

Show these boys my pictures, let 'em see who they ain't fuckin' with

(Let 'em see)

I forgot to put the Rollie on, I'm in a rush today

Car foreign, Maybach, gun foreign, Russian K (Grrah)

Wash my hands 'fore I touch the kids, I've been touchin' pape'

Niggas see me, don't know what the fuck to say

Put niggas on, it ain't my fault they fucked they run up

Gave niggas loans, it ain't my fault they fucked they funds up

They know 'bout the road, I'm the one that lifted the hood up

Icy ass stones, you can reach, but pussy, good luck, bitch

(Good luck, nigga)

We ain't let that money change us, nigga (We didn't)

They was the only ones who changed up (Like bitch-ass)

They ain't think we was goin' to make it, so they gave up

(They ain't make it)

Now they want somethin' after how they played us (Nigga, fuck 'em)

Bro, I'm tellin' you, these niggas ain't the same as us (They not)

They weren't out here thuggin' in the rain with us (They wasn't)

Riskin' they life, puttin' in pain with us

Can't let my guard down, that's too dangerous

Young nigga from the bottom havin' motion, huh (Havin' motion)

Chain platinum, name golden (Name gold)

Fucked my money up when I first got it, I ain't know shit

(I ain't know shit)

Years in this shit and I ain't never did no hoe shit, nigga (Ah)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to make or become different
risk /rɪsk/ A2	verb - to expose to danger or harm
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ A2	adjective - able or likely to cause harm
protect /prəˈtekt/ A2	verb - to keep safe from harm
manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ B2	noun - an event, action, or object that clearly shows something
worthless /ˈwɜːrθləs/ B1	adjective - having no value or use
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃən/ B1	noun - something that diverts attention
greater /ˈɡreɪtər/ A2	adjective - larger in amount or degree
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A1	adjective - making little or no noise
clout /klaʊt/ B2	noun - influence or power
worthless /ˈwɜːrθləs/ B1	adjective - having no value or use
immediate /ɪˈmiːdiət/ B1	adjective - happening or done without delay
loudest /ˈlaʊdɪst/ A2	adjective - producing the most noise
fake /feɪk/ A1	adjective - not real or genuine
spend /spend/ A1	verb - to pay out money
measure /ˈmeʒər/ A2	verb - to determine the size or amount of something
courtside /ˈkɔːrtˌsaɪd/ B2	adjective - next to or near a sports court
foreign /ˈfɔːrən/ A2	adjective - from or characteristic of another country
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	verb - to come into contact with
lift /lɪft/ A1	verb - to move something to a higher position

Key Grammar Structures

• We ain't let that money change us

  ➔ Causative verb pattern: let + object + base verb

  ➔ The phrase "let" + object + base verb expresses permission. In "We ain't let that money change us", "let" shows that we do not allow the money to change us.

• They were the only ones who changed up

  ➔ Relative clause with who

  ➔ The word "who" introduces a relative clause that describes "the only ones". It connects the clause "who changed up" to the noun phrase.

• Can't let my guard down, that's too dangerous

  ➔ Modal verb 'can't' + infinitive (ability/possibility)

  ➔ "Can't" is a modal verb meaning "cannot". It is followed by the base verb "let" to express inability or prohibition.

• Used to want a million, I want to be richer now

  ➔ Used to + infinitive (past habit)

  ➔ "Used to" expresses a habit or state that was true in the past but is no longer true. Here it shows a former desire for a million.

• If he sees the same shit I saw, how he gon' turn out greater?

  ➔ First conditional (if + present simple, main clause with future meaning)

  ➔ "If" introduces a condition using the present simple "sees". The result clause refers to a future possibility, expressed here with "gon'" (going to).

• Had to stop passin' out money and get rid of my distractions

  ➔ Had to + infinitive (past obligation); stop + gerund

  ➔ "Had to" expresses a past necessity, followed by the infinitive "stop". After "stop" we use the gerund "passin'" to indicate the action that was halted.

• I might have a million every month, this shit just gettin' greater

  ➔ Modal verb 'might' + have + past participle (possibility in the past)

  ➔ "Might" expresses a possibility. When combined with "have" and the past participle, it can refer to a present or future possibility about possessing something.

• Don't fuck with too many rappers 'cause I ain't shit like 'em

  ➔ Imperative negative (Don't ...) + conjunction 'cause' (because)

  ➔ "Don't" gives a negative command, telling someone not to do something. The informal conjunction "'cause" means "because" and introduces the reason.

• Show these boys my pictures, let 'em see who they aren't fuckin' with

  ➔ Imperative + causative 'let' + object + base verb

  ➔ "Let" is used after an imperative to give permission: "let 'em see" means allow them to see. The structure is "let + object + base verb".

• I forgot to put the Rollie on, I'm in a rush today

  ➔ Forgot to + infinitive (verb omission after forget)

  ➔ "Forgot" is followed by the infinitive "to put" to indicate an action that was not done. This pattern expresses omission of an intended action.