Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy of Louisiana rap with 'Ganja.' This song is a great way to learn contemporary African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and the specific slang of the Southern US hip-hop scene, all while experiencing YoungBoy's signature melodic flow.
Key Vocabulary
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ganja /ˈɡɑːndʒə/ B2 |
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spliff /splɪf/ C1 |
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sneaky /ˈsniːki/ B2 |
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tally /ˈtæli/ B2 |
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tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ B2 |
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killer /ˈkɪlər/ B1 |
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clue /kluː/ B1 |
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proof /pruːf/ B1 |
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loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ B2 |
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mansion /ˈmænʃən/ B2 |
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hustlin' /ˈhʌslɪn/ C1 |
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concrete /ˈkɑːŋkriːt/ B2 |
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bandana /bænˈdænə/ B1 |
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essence /ˈɛsəns/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm the same lil' nigga, look how I grew
➔ Noun Clause (Wh-Clause as object)
➔ The phrase "how I grew" functions as the object of the verb "look".
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I've been movin' ahead, they ain't catchin' a clue
➔ Present Perfect Continuous
➔ Use of "have been" + verb-ing to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing.
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I stayed up 'cause I thought you was comin' over
➔ Past Continuous in reported thought
➔ The speaker uses "was comin'" to describe an expectation in the past that was ongoing at that time.
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I'm the one who only act like I don't notice
➔ Relative Clause
➔ The clause "who only act like I don't notice" modifies the pronoun "the one".
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If she found another
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 2 - hypothetical)
➔ The use of the past tense "found" in an "if" clause expresses a hypothetical or unlikely situation.
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I been sleepin' with the money
➔ AAVE/Colloquial Perfect Aspect
➔ The "been" + -ing structure implies a state that has persisted for some time, common in African American Vernacular English.
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You was sleep when I got in
➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (Dialectal)
➔ The use of "was" with the subject "you" is a common feature in many regional dialects of English.
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Don't wake back up
➔ Imperative (Negative)
➔ The construction "don't" + base verb is used to issue a negative command or request.
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