Get Like Me – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Immerse yourself in American hip-hop with Nelly, Nicki Minaj, and Pharrell Williams' 'Get Like Me.' This track offers a fantastic opportunity to grasp contemporary English slang and expressions of confidence, all set to Pharrell's distinctive, percussive beat. Its energetic performances and relatable theme of self-assurance make it a compelling listen for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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get /ɡet/ A1 |
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look /lʊk/ A1 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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count /kaʊnt/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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kiss /kɪs/ A2 |
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ball /bɔːl/ A1 |
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floss /flɒs/ B2 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ A1 |
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lead /liːd/ B1 |
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spend /spend/ A2 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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stay /steɪ/ A1 |
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play /pleɪ/ A1 |
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tour /tʊər/ A2 |
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sound /saʊnd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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ALL Y'ALL NIGGAS WANNA GET LIKE ME
➔ Use of 'wanna' as an informal contraction of 'want to'.
➔ In this line, the phrase "ALL Y'ALL NIGGAS" emphasizes the speaker's address to a group, while "wanna" indicates desire.
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YOU KNOW IT, YOU KNOW IT
➔ Repetition for emphasis.
➔ The phrase "YOU KNOW IT" is repeated to reinforce the message and engage the listener.
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IF YOU CAN BALL, THEN BALL, DO IT WALL TO WALL
➔ Conditional structure with 'if'.
➔ The use of "IF YOU CAN BALL" sets a condition for the action that follows, emphasizing capability.
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I'M A FLY NIGGA, TATTED UP WITH A FADE
➔ Use of informal language and slang.
➔ The phrase "I'M A FLY NIGGA" uses slang to convey confidence and style.
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TELL HER THAT YOU'RE DOWN FOR SOMETHING ELSE
➔ Use of 'that' to introduce a noun clause.
➔ In this line, "that" introduces the clause "YOU'RE DOWN FOR SOMETHING ELSE", indicating what to tell her.
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NIGGA, I WAS ROCKIN' WAVES WHEN THEM NIGGAS HAD BRAIDS
➔ Use of past continuous tense.
➔ The phrase "I WAS ROCKIN' WAVES" indicates an ongoing action in the past, providing context.
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GOT A WHIP ON THE LOT, BOUT 400 GRAND
➔ Use of informal language and abbreviations.
➔ The phrase "GOT A WHIP ON THE LOT" uses slang to refer to a car, while "400 GRAND" is an informal way to express a large amount of money.
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