Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy of "gfy" by blackbear and Machine Gun Kelly, a pop-punk track that's not just a banger, but also a fascinating look into modern slang and expressions of frustration. Learning the lyrics will introduce you to colloquialisms and emotional vocabulary in a high-energy context, making language acquisition both memorable and exciting. This song is special for its candid lyrics and the dynamic interplay between two prominent artists in the alternative scene.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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tattoo /tæˈtuː/ B1 |
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erase /ɪˈreɪz/ B2 |
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gaslight /ˈɡæs.laɪt/ C1 |
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clout /klaʊt/ C1 |
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hype /haɪp/ B2 |
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dangerous /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ B1 |
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murderer /ˈmɜːr.dər.ər/ B2 |
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broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/ B1 |
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high /haɪ/ B1 |
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stars /stɑːrz/ B1 |
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rewind /riˈwɪnd/ B2 |
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Gemini /ˈdʒɛm.ɪ.naɪ/ B2 |
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exes /ˈɛksɪz/ B1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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price /praɪs/ A2 |
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episode /ˈɛp.ɪ.soʊd/ B2 |
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pill /pɪl/ A2 |
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Morpheus /ˈmɔːr.fi.əs/ C2 |
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friend /frɛnd/ A1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Guys, I'm gonna be honest with you,
➔ "be going to" for future intention
➔ "gonna" is the informal contraction of "going to" used to talk about a future action the speaker intends to do.
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He's got neck tattoos and things, but he's armed and he's fucking dangerous.
➔ Present perfect "have/has + past participle" for possession
➔ The verb "has got" (or "has" + "got") is used to indicate that someone possesses something at the present moment.
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I wish I could erase you, you're tattooed in my head.
➔ Modal verb "could" + base verb for unreal/desired ability
➔ "could" expresses a hypothetical ability: the speaker wishes they were able to "erase" someone.
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I need to say what's on my mind and then it's goodbye.
➔ Noun clause "what's" (what is) as object of verb
➔ "what's" is a contraction of "what is" and introduces a noun clause that functions as the object of "say".
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You always fucking gaslight, you're never all alone.
➔ Adverbial intensifier "always" + present simple for habitual action
➔ "always" emphasizes that the action of "gaslighting" happens repeatedly; the present simple tense shows a regular habit.
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I am so high, there's stars in my eyes.
➔ Present simple "there is/are" for existence
➔ "there's" is a contraction of "there is" and introduces a clause that states what exists ("stars").
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I fell for you and I'm paying the price.
➔ Simple past "fell" for a completed action; present continuous "am paying" for ongoing result
➔ "fell" is the simple past of "fall" indicating a past event; "am paying" uses the present continuous to show that the consequence is happening now.
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I'm off these red and blue pills, like I'm Morpheus.
➔ Idiomatic expression "be off" + noun phrase; simile using "like"
➔ "I'm off" means "I am not taking" or "I am done with" the pills; "like I'm Morpheus" is a simile comparing the speaker to the character Morpheus.
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You should ask your friend, damn.
➔ Modal verb "should" + base verb for advice
➔ "should" is used to recommend an action: the speaker advises the listener to "ask" their friend.
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