Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of "Grown Man," a dynamic collaboration by Marshmello, Polo G, and Southside. This track offers a unique blend of EDM and trap, providing an excellent opportunity to explore modern English slang related to financial success, street experiences, and the journey of growing up. Its catchy melodies and insightful lyrics make it a compelling song for language learners interested in contemporary American English and hip-hop culture.
[English]
Uh, uh, uh (Southside on the track), uh, uh(Mello made it right), uh
New drip, I just spent some Gs on my attire
These racks just keep on growin', but my jeans gettin' tighter, uh
I went overseas with the swiper
Bad bitch, you know I never seen nothin' like her, uh
I bought glocks with beams for my snipers
Any sudden move, I make it sing like the choir
R.I.P, that chrome sprayin', got Lindsey Lohan
I need some more bands
Bitch, I'm a grown man, uh
If you gon' tweet it, ain't no need to tell me how you feel
My whole city catchin' Bs, I'm from the 'Raq for real
Broski turn into a demon when he off them pill
Ride 'til I die, I hope that Jesus come and grab the wheel (uh, uh)
That chopper singin' like Clay Aiken (uh)
R.I.P to all my loved ones that ain't make it (uh)
Got a bond with the streets, and I just can't break it
Run it up, now my safe done turn into my safe haven
Them racks in, okay, okay
On the block, I post up, I can't fade away
Baby, I been too turnt
I don't care 'bout what the haters say
Dark skin, thick bitch
I liked her, so I named her Bae
I'm in it everyday, uh
New drip, I just spent some Gs on my attire
These racks just keep on growin', but my jeans gettin' tighter, uh
I went overseas with the swiper
Bad bitch, you know I never seen nothin' like her, uh
I bought glocks with beams for my snipers
Any sudden move, I make it sing like the choir
R.I.P, that chrome sprayin', got Lindsey Lohan
I need some more bands
Bitch, I'm a grown man, uh (grown man, uh)
(R.I.P, that chrome sprayin', got Lindsey Lohan)
I need some more bands
Bitch, I'm a grown man, uh
Key Vocabulary
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grown /ɡroʊn/ B2 |
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attire /əˈtaɪər/ B2 |
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overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/ B1 |
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sniper /ˈsniːpər/ B2 |
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chopper /ˈtʃɑːpər/ B2 |
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haven /ˈhævən/ B1 |
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fading /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ B2 |
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turnt /tɜːrnt/ C1 |
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chrome /krōm/ A2 |
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spray /spreɪ/ A2 |
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bands /bændz/ B1 |
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block /blɑːk/ A2 |
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bae /beɪ/ C1 |
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drip /drɪp/ B2 |
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Gs /dʒiːs/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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These racks just keep on growin', but my jeans gettin' tighter, uh
➔ Present continuous for ongoing action, colloquial contraction ('growin', 'gettin')
➔ The sentence uses the present continuous tense ("keep on growin'") to describe an ongoing process. The use of "gettin'" is a colloquial contraction of "getting". The contrast is highlighted by 'but'.
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I bought glocks with beams for my snipers
➔ Past simple tense, prepositional phrase ('with beams') functioning as an adjective.
➔ The sentence describes a completed action in the past ("bought"). The phrase "with beams" modifies "glocks", describing what kind of glocks were purchased.
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If you gon' tweet it, ain't no need to tell me how you feel
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 0/1), colloquial contractions ('gon', 'ain't'), double negative.
➔ This is a conditional statement. "If you tweet it" is the condition. "Ain't no need" is a colloquial way of saying "there is no need". The 'ain't' creates a double negative, common in some dialects.
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Broski turn into a demon when he off them pill
➔ Slang ('Broski'), simple present tense describing habitual action, 'off' used as meaning 'under the influence of'.
➔ "Broski" is a slang term for 'brother' or 'friend'. The sentence describes a regular transformation – when he's under the influence of pills, he changes. 'Off them pills' means 'under the influence of those pills'.
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Ride 'til I die, I hope that Jesus come and grab the wheel (uh, uh)
➔ Idiomatic expression ('ride 'til I die'), subjunctive mood ('hope that'), colloquial interjection ('uh, uh').
➔ "Ride 'til I die" is an idiom meaning to remain loyal and committed until death. The 'hope that' introduces a wish or desire. 'Grab the wheel' is a metaphor for taking control of a difficult situation.
