God Is Fair, Sexy Nasty – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a lyrical journey into the intricate world of love with Mac Miller's "God Is Fair, Sexy Nasty" featuring Kendrick Lamar. This song offers a unique blend of introspective hip-hop and R&B, providing a rich tapestry of English vocabulary related to emotion, intimacy, and philosophical musings on relationships. Its poetic exploration of desire and connection, combined with evocative storytelling, makes it a captivating piece for language learners to delve into nuanced expressions and cultural insights within contemporary music. The collaboration between these two influential artists showcases diverse lyrical styles and vocal deliveries, making it an engaging and rewarding experience for expanding your English comprehension and appreciation for modern poetry in song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2 |
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nasty /ˈnæsti/ B1 |
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fair /fɛər/ B1 |
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pleasure /ˈplɛʒər/ B1 |
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divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ C1 |
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sinner /ˈsɪnər/ B2 |
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freak /friːk/ B2 |
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divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ B2 |
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fold /foʊld/ B1 |
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cold /koʊld/ B1 |
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rush /rʌʃ/ B1 |
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demons /ˈdiːmənz/ B2 |
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procreate /ˈproʊkriˌeɪt/ C1 |
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affair /əˈfɛər/ B2 |
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blossomed /ˈblɒsəmd/ B2 |
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intimate /ˈɪntɪmət/ B2 |
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adorable /əˈdɔːrəbəl/ B2 |
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adored /əˈdɔːrd/ B2 |
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respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1 |
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behave /bɪˈheɪv/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Don't you know your body **been** mine?
➔ Present Perfect Continuous
➔ The present perfect continuous tense, 'been' is the past participle of 'be', is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing or has just finished. It emphasizes the duration of the action.
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I **know you know I know**, sexy, nasty
➔ Repetition for Emphasis
➔ The repetition of 'know' emphasizes the speaker's certainty or understanding. It creates a stronger emotional impact.
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And a freak mind **is** divine, so we f— from behind on these sides, between thighs I eat up
➔ Simple Present Tense (habitual action or general truth)
➔ Used to express general truths. 'Is' is the simple present form of the verb 'to be'.
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You **be** the leader, I could be Julius Caesar
➔ Subjunctive mood (implied condition or hypothetical situation)
➔ The use of 'be' here, rather than 'are', suggests a hypothetical situation or condition, rather than a factual statement. It emphasizes the speaker's desire or imagination.
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All I really **wanna** do is procreate
➔ Contraction, Informal language
➔ 'Wanna' is a contraction of 'want to'. It is a common feature of informal English and suggests a relaxed, conversational tone.
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We **gon'** keep on goin' 'til our bones both break
➔ Contraction of "going to"
➔ 'Gon' is a common contraction of 'going to' used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It indicates future tense, similar to 'will' or 'going to'.
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We **gon'** keep on goin' 'til our bones both break
➔ Informal & Colloquial Language
➔ The use of contractions (gon'), slang, and direct, simple sentence structures contributes to a casual and conversational tone.
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I love **it when** you tell me that you don't behave
➔ Subordinate Clause of Time/Condition
➔ The phrase 'when you tell me' introduces a subordinate clause that specifies the condition under which the speaker experiences love. 'When' acts as a conjunction of time.
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