Lyrics & Translation
Dive into French Montana's world with "FWMGAB," a track that embodies the vibrant energy of Uptown New York and the hustle mentality . By exploring the song's creation, message, and cultural influences, you'll gain insights into the language of success and the sounds that define a summer anthem .
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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bag /bæɡ/ A1 |
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chain /tʃeɪn/ A2 |
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block /blɒk/ A2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1 |
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drag /dræɡ/ B1 |
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action /ˈækʃən/ B1 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ B1 |
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beast /biːst/ B2 |
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lease /liːs/ B2 |
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frontin' /ˈfrʌntɪn/ B2 |
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robbin' /ˈrɒbɪn/ B2 |
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risin' /ˈraɪzɪn/ B2 |
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problem /ˈprɒbləm/ B2 |
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flip /flɪp/ B2 |
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boss /bɒs/ B2 |
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release /rɪˈliːs/ B2 |
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stepper /ˈstɛpər/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Up-Up-Uptown boys, nothin' live-er
➔ Informal Comparative Adjective and Contraction
➔ “nothin' live-er” is an informal way of saying "nothing livelier." "Nothin'" is a contraction of "nothing," and "live-er" is an informal comparative form of "lively," using "-er" instead of "more lively." This construction emphasizes that the "Uptown boys" are the most vibrant or exciting.
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Get a bag then I wiggle like Wilder
➔ Imperative + Sequence + Simile
➔ “Get a bag” is an imperative, acting as a command or instruction. “Then” indicates a sequence of events. “like Wilder” uses a simile, comparing the action of "wiggling" to the distinctive celebration of boxer Deontay Wilder.
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My lil' chain costs more than yo' big chain
➔ Comparative Structure (Adjective)
➔ This sentence uses the comparative structure “costs more than” to compare the value of “my lil' chain” (my little chain) with “yo' big chain” (your big chain). It's an informal way to assert superiority or greater wealth.
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Fuck with me, get a bag
➔ Implied Conditional Imperative
➔ This is a concise, informal conditional statement. “Fuck with me” acts as an imperative, and the comma implies a consequence or offer: "If you associate with me / work with me, you will get a bag (make money)."
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Bitch, don't block yo' blessings
➔ Negative Imperative + Informal Possessive Adjective
➔ “Don't block” is a negative imperative, a command not to do something. “Yo'” is an informal, colloquial contraction of "your," indicating possession. "Blessings" refers to good fortune or opportunities.
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Diamonds disco-flashin', drip toe-tagin'
➔ Present Participles as Descriptive Adjectives/Adverbial Phrases
➔ “disco-flashin'” and “toe-tagin'” are present participles used descriptively, implying that the "diamonds are disco-flashing" (shining brightly) and the "drip is toe-tagging" (the style is overwhelmingly good, slang for 'killing' it). An implied "are" connects them to the nouns.
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She don't buss it open, call back the Uber
➔ Informal Conditional Clause + Negative Simple Present + Imperative
➔ “She don't buss it open” uses an informal contraction ("don't" instead of "doesn't") and slang to set a condition. “Call back the Uber” is an imperative, a direct instruction, indicating the action to be taken if the condition isn't met.
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I'm a dog, I'm a beast, gotta own, never lease
➔ Metaphor + Informal Contraction + Parallel Structure
➔ “I'm a dog, I'm a beast” uses metaphors to describe the artist's aggressive or dominant nature. “Gotta own, never lease” uses the informal contraction "gotta" (got to) and a parallel structure to emphasize a preference for ownership and control.
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My name ring bells
➔ Idiomatic Expression + Informal Subject-Verb Agreement
➔ “Ring bells” is an idiomatic expression meaning to be well-known or famous. "Name" is singular, so standard English would be "rings bells." However, in informal/rap contexts, the "-s" for third-person singular verbs is often omitted for stylistic reasons.
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You-you don't want no problem with these guys
➔ Double Negative for Emphasis
➔ “Don't want no problem” is a double negative. In standard English, this would typically create a positive meaning, but in informal speech and AAVE, it is used for strong emphasis, meaning "You definitely don't want any problem."
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