Golden Child – English Lyrics

• By: Zay Hilfiger

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Zay Hilfiger's "Golden Child," a compelling hip-hop track that offers a glimpse into the artist's journey and creative expression. This song, with its smooth beats and Zay Hilfiger's distinct delivery, provides an excellent opportunity to engage with contemporary English hip-hop. Exploring its lyrics can help you understand modern slang and cultural nuances, while its catchy rhythm encourages a deeper appreciation for the genre. Discover what makes this track special and enhance your English listening and comprehension skills through its authentic sound.

[English]

Yes

Yeah, yeah

Yeah, it's John Zay Hilfiger

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

I keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

Still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

Yeah, keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

She still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

So you know I'm with the gang and we lit, lit, lit, lit

And you really looking at me finna take this hit

And you, you want to get lit too

You want to roll with us, you want to hang with the Trapwoodz crew

So baby, what you gonna do? Is you gonna roll with the crew?

Or are you gonna be a lame too, and hang with the other dudes?

They can't do what I do, I'll take you 'cross the world

I'll put you on that jet, I might just break that bag

I'm always on another go, so is you down to roll?

And my neck really froze, and I'm really out cold

She trips, keep it lit, when she act cool

I see you got the good, good, and I'm Trapwoodz

I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

Yeah, keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

She still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

Yeah, keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

She still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

Here I go, eyes on a wanna be

Disappointed, they don't do it like me

Heard she want it, she let me get it, think it's crazy

Golden child, know how she'll never leave

I finna get it right, I can do this in my sleep

Niggas taking shots, still tryna work with me

In the drop top, so baby come roll with me

At the bus stop, so baby where you wanna be?

Is you tryna live luxurious?

Is you tryna really roll with me?

Your last dude couldn't handle you

But I think you can handle me

Think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

Yeah, keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

She still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

Yeah, keep it lit, I got that fire that don't burn out

She still tryna call me, let me know I turn up

Hey girl, you looking good

In your Trapwoodz, you looking good

In your Trapwoodz, you looking good

In your Trapwoodz, shawty what you gonna do?

Shawty what you gonna do? You gonna really move

Oo-oo-oo, now shawty what you gonna do?

Shawty what you gonna do? You really gonna move

Oo-oo-oo

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	noun - brightness from light verb - to emit light
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ A1	adjective - made of or like gold
lit /lɪt/ B1	adjective - illuminated or excited
fire /faɪr/ A1	noun - flames or passion
turn /tɜːrn/ A1	verb - to change direction or become
gang /ɡæŋ/ A2	noun - a group of people
roll /roʊl/ A2	verb - to move in a circular motion or join
crew /kruː/ A2	noun - a group of people working together
lame /leɪm/ B1	adjective - unimpressive or boring
jet /dʒɛt/ A2	noun - a fast aircraft
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a container for carrying items
trip /trɪp/ A2	verb - to stumble or make a mistake
sleep /sliːp/ A1	noun - a state of rest
luxurious /lʌgˈzʊriəs/ B2	adjective - extremely comfortable and elegant
handle /ˈhændl/ A2	verb - to manage or deal with
shawty /ˈʃɔːrti/ B1	noun - a term of endearment for a young woman

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm just tryna think of things to say to make you smile shawty

  ➔ Causative verb "make"

  ➔ The verb "make" is used as a causative verb here in the structure "make" + object + base verb, meaning to cause someone to do something. Here, it's "to "make" you "smile"".

• She telling me I stole the shine, I'm the golden child

  ➔ Omission of "be" verb in Present Continuous

  ➔ In informal English, the auxiliary verb "is" or "are" is sometimes omitted in the present continuous tense, as seen in "She "telling" me" instead of "She is telling me".

• I got that fire that don't burn out

  ➔ Relative clause with "that"

  ➔ The word "that" introduces a defining relative clause, which provides essential information about the noun "fire". The clause "that "don't burn out"" describes what kind of fire it is.

• So baby, what you gonna do? Is you gonna roll with the crew?

  ➔ Informal future "gonna"

  ➔ "Gonna" is an informal contraction of "going to", commonly used in spoken English to express future plans or intentions. Here, it signifies "what are you "going to" do?".

• They can't do what I do, I'll take you 'cross the world

  ➔ Noun clause with "what"

  ➔ The phrase ""what" I "do"" functions as a noun clause, acting as the direct object of the verb "do". It means "the thing(s) that I do".

• I'm always on another go, so is you down to roll?

  ➔ Idiomatic expression "down to"

  ➔ The phrase ""down to" roll" is an informal idiom meaning willing or ready to do something. It asks if someone is eager to join or participate.

• Heard she want it, she let me get it, think it's crazy

  ➔ Causative verb "let"

  ➔ The verb "let" is used as a causative verb in the structure "let" + object + base verb, meaning to allow or permit someone to do something. Here, it's "she "let" me "get" it".

• Niggas taking shots, still tryna work with me

  ➔ Adverb "still" + informal "tryna"

  ➔ The adverb "still" indicates that an action or state continues to exist. It's combined with "tryna", an informal contraction of "trying to", showing a continuous effort or attempt.

• Is you tryna live luxurious?

  ➔ Informal subject-verb agreement and adverbial adjective

  ➔ This line shows two informal grammatical features: ""Is" you" instead of "Are you" (informal subject-verb agreement) and ""luxurious"" used adverbially instead of "luxuriously" (an adjective used to modify a verb).

• Your last dude couldn't handle you

  ➔ Modal verb "couldn't" (past inability)

  ➔ The modal verb ""couldn't"" (could not) expresses a lack of ability or possibility in the past. Here, it means that the previous person was unable to deal with or manage the individual.