Goddamn – English Lyrics

• By: Tyga
• Album: Legendary

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of contemporary American hip-hop with Tyga's energetic track, 'Goddamn.' This song offers a raw and direct insight into modern slang and expressions used in party and boastful contexts. Its catchy hook and repetitive phrases make it an accessible entry point for language learners to pick up common colloquialisms and rhythm in English rap, while also exploring themes of luxury and confidence that define a significant part of the genre.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bad /bæd/ A2	adjective - of poor quality; undesirable adjective (slang) - cool, impressive
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun (slang, vulgar) - a woman who is perceived as overly aggressive or unpleasant; also used as a derogatory term
rent /rɛnt/ A2	noun - payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for the use of land or property verb - to lease property to someone
watch /wɒtʃ/ A2	noun - a small timepiece worn on the wrist verb - to look at or observe attentively
presidente /prɪˈzɪdɛnteɪ/ B2	noun (slang, borrowed from Spanish/Italian) - a stylized way of saying “president”, used to denote high status or authority
whip /wɪp/ B2	noun (slang) - a car, especially an expensive or stylish one verb - to beat or stir vigorously
status /ˈsteɪtəs/ B1	noun - the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something
static /ˈstætɪk/ B2	adjective - lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary noun (physics) - electricity caused by an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material
goddamn /ˈɡɒdˈdæm/ C1	exclamation (vulgar) - an emphatic expression of anger, frustration or surprise
nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ C2	noun (slang, highly offensive in many contexts) - a reclaimed term used within some African‑American communities, but considered a racial slur in most contexts
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to press one's lips against someone or something as a sign of love or greeting noun - an act of kissing
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface; intense
jersey /ˈdʒɜːrzi/ B1	noun - a knitted pullover or a sports shirt, often bearing a team’s name or number
thirsty /ˈθɜːsti/ B1	adjective - feeling a need to drink; also slang for eager for attention or sexual favors
lurking /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - to remain hidden so as to wait in ambush or to observe secretly
cursing /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - using offensive or profane language
mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B1	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish
surfing /ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - to ride on the crest of a wave on a surfboard; also to navigate the internet
slide /slaɪd/ A2	verb - to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact noun - a structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to glide down
panties /ˈpæntiːz/ B1	noun (plural) - women’s undergarments that cover the pelvic area

Key Grammar Structures

• Ain't got time for no drama, but today is the day

  ➔ Use of the negative contraction "ain't" for "have not/has not"; double negative "no drama"; simple present tense.

  ➔ The word "Ain't" replaces "have not" in informal speech, and "no drama" creates a double negative, which is common in slang.

• You a bad bitch, come and get your rent paid

  ➔ Elliptical sentence (omission of "are"), imperative "come and get", infinitive phrase "to get" omitted, passive construction "rent paid".

  ➔ The verb "are" is omitted before "a bad bitch" – a common colloquial shortcut. "Come and get" is an imperative combination, and "rent paid" is a reduced passive meaning "your rent is paid".

• My watch gotta be presidente

  ➔ Colloquial contraction "gotta" for "have to", infinitive "to be" omitted, noun used as a title "presidente".

  ➔ The word "gotta" replaces "have to" in informal speech. The infinitive "to be" is understood but not spoken, and "presidente" functions as a metaphorical title.

• She gon' kiss on my dick like a Hershey

  ➔ "gon'" as colloquial future "going to", simile using "like", prepositional phrase "on my dick".

  ➔ The contraction "gon'" stands for "going to" indicating future intention. "Like a Hershey" creates a simile, and the preposition "on" shows the location of the action.

• When it get wet, feel like I'm surfing

  ➔ Conditional clause with simple present "When it get wet" (colloquial for "gets"), present continuous "I'm surfing" as result, simile "like".

  ➔ "When" introduces a time clause; "get" is used colloquially instead of the standard "gets". The main clause "feel like I'm surfing" uses the verb "feel" + simile "like" + present progressive.

• Slide to the left, slide to the left

  ➔ Imperative mood repeated for emphasis; verb phrase without subject (understood "you").

  ➔ The verb "Slide" is in the imperative, directing the listener to move left. The subject "you" is omitted, which is typical in commands.

• I'm a California nigga in a yellow Lamborghini

  ➔ First‑person singular present "I'm", noun phrase with adjective "California" modifying "nigga", prepositional phrase "in a yellow Lamborghini".

  ➔ "I'm" contracts "I am". The adjective "California" functions as an attributive modifier before the noun, and the prepositional phrase indicates location/possession of the car.

• She gon' throw it back, I'ma catch it like a frisbee

  ➔ "gon'" for future "going to", contraction "I'ma" for "I am going to", simile "like a frisbee", verb‑object structure.

  ➔ "gon'" and "I'ma" both replace "going to" to express a future action in slang. The phrase "like a frisbee" creates a vivid simile.

• Beat it like Billie Jean, then I say hee hee

  ➔ Simile with "like", reference to a proper noun "Billie Jean", verb phrase "then I say" linking two actions, onomatopoeic expression "hee hee".

  ➔ "like" introduces a comparison with the famous song "Billie Jean". The connector "then" shows sequential actions, and "hee hee" is an onomatopoeic laugh.