Grown Man – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Polo G, Southside

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

Vocabulary	Meanings
grown /ɡroʊn/ B2	adjective - fully developed; mature verb - develop or mature
attire /əˈtaɪər/ B2	noun - clothing, especially of a particular or formal kind
overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/ B1	adverb - in or to a country other than one's own
sniper /ˈsniːpər/ B2	noun - a person who shoots at enemies from a hidden position
chopper /ˈtʃɑːpər/ B2	noun - a machine gun
haven /ˈhævən/ B1	noun - a place of safety or refuge
fading /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/ B2	verb - becoming gradually weaker or less clear
turnt /tɜːrnt/ C1	adjective - intoxicated or excited
chrome /krōm/ A2	noun - a shiny, silvery coating
spray /spreɪ/ A2	verb - to scatter or project (something) in a fine mist
bands /bændz/ B1	noun - money
block /blɑːk/ A2	noun - a city area
bae /beɪ/ C1	noun - term of endearment for a romantic partner
drip /drɪp/ B2	noun - stylish or fashionable appearance
Gs /dʒiːs/ B1	noun - slang for thousands of dollars

Key Grammar Structures

• 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'.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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'.

• 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.