Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and confident world of Doja Cat's "Gun," a compelling hip-hop track that offers a unique vocabulary for discussing empowerment and sexuality. Through its assertive lyrics and vivid metaphors, this song provides an engaging way to explore modern English, especially its use in contemporary music. Its clever wordplay and strong delivery make it a special piece for language learners interested in how artists convey powerful messages and emotions.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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gun /ɡʌn/ A1 |
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position /pəˈzɪʃən/ B1 |
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front /frʌnt/ A1 |
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bust /bʌst/ B1 |
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duck /dʌk/ B1 |
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jeans /dʒiːnz/ A1 |
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hip /hɪp/ A2 |
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cream /kriːm/ B1 |
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flee /fliː/ B1 |
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scene /siːn/ B1 |
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sleeve /sliːv/ A2 |
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thug /θʌɡ/ B2 |
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bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B1 |
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fire /ˈfaɪər/ B1 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ B1 |
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silencer /ˈsaɪlənsər/ B2 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B2 |
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crave /kreɪv/ B2 |
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turret /ˈtɜːrɪt/ B2 |
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friction /ˈfrɪkʃən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ain't gon' be no duckin' when ya bust
➔ Informal English: contractions ("ain't", "gon'", "ya"), double negation ("no duckin'"), and "when" clause.
➔ This line demonstrates common informal English usage. "Ain't" is a contraction for "is not," "are not," "am not," "has not," or "have not." "Gon'" is short for "going to" (indicating future tense). "Ya" is short for "you." "No duckin'" is a double negative, informally used for emphasis. The "when" clause introduces a subordinate clause of time.
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Baby, I know how to use a gun
➔ "How to + Infinitive" structure.
➔ This structure, "how to + infinitive", is used to express knowledge or ability to perform an action. It answers the question "how to do something."
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I could make that dick go fuckin' "Grrah-ta-ta-ta-ta"
➔ Causative Verb "Make" (make + object + base form of verb).
➔ "Make" as a causative verb means to force or cause someone or something to do something. The pattern is "make + object + base form of the verb (without 'to')."
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Hide it in my pussy like you hide it in yo' sleeve
➔ "Like" as a Conjunction for comparison.
➔ In this context, "like" acts as a conjunction (similar to "as if" or "as though") to introduce a clause that describes how an action is performed, comparing it to another situation.
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Better bite the bullet, baby, take one for the team
➔ "Had Better" (often shortened to "better" in informal speech).
➔ "Had better" (often shortened to "better" in informal speech) is used to give strong advice or a warning, indicating what would be best to do in a particular situation.
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If that shit not workin' you could fire her, n—
➔ First Conditional (informal negation) and "Could" for possibility/suggestion.
➔ This is a "first conditional" sentence expressing a real possibility in the future. The structure is "If + present simple, (then) + will/can/may/might/could + base verb." Here, "not workin'" is an informal present participle for "is not working," and "could" suggests a possible action or consequence.
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I been cravin' chickens, keep a tool in the kitchen, aye
➔ Present Perfect Continuous (informal "I been" for "I have been").
➔ The "present perfect continuous" describes an action that started in the past and continues up to the present, or has recently stopped but has visible results. "I been" is a very common informal and dialectal contraction of "I have been."
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It don't hit the same, trust me I am into pain
➔ Informal negation ("don't" for "doesn't") and Phrasal Verb "be into".
➔ In informal English, especially in certain dialects, "don't" is sometimes used with third-person singular subjects instead of "doesn't." "To be into something" is a phrasal verb meaning to be very interested in, involved with, or enthusiastic about something.
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Put me on yo' hip, and let me ride it till I cream
➔ Causative Verb "Let" (let + object + base form of verb) and "Till" (until).
➔ "Let" as a causative verb means to allow or permit someone or something to do something. The pattern is "let + object + base form of the verb (without 'to')." "Till" is an informal or poetic short form of "until," indicating a point in time or condition.
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