Haha Slow Down – English Lyrics

• By: Fat Joe, Diddy, Young Jeezy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of East Coast hip-hop with Fat Joe's "Haha Slow Down," featuring Young Jeezy. This track is a masterclass in aggressive lyrical delivery and street narratives, offering an authentic glimpse into the language and themes prevalent in early 2010s gangsta rap. Listening closely to the verses and the impactful hook will help you understand common idioms and the assertive tone often found in this genre, making it a great song to learn colloquial expressions and the commanding rhythm of hip-hop English.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
murder /ˈmɜːr.dər/ B2	verb - to kill someone unlawfully and with premeditation noun - the unlawful killing of a person
hood /hʊd/ B2	noun - slang for a neighborhood, especially an inner‑city area
king /kɪŋ/ A2	noun - a male monarch; a person who is preeminent in a particular field
legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ B2	noun - a traditional story regarded as historical but unauthenticated; a famous person
hero /ˈhɪə.rəʊ/ B1	noun - a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities
cocaine /ˈkoʊ.keɪn/ C1	noun - a powerful stimulant drug derived from coca leaves
money /ˈmʌn.i/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange, especially coins and banknotes
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a living being
slow /sloʊ/ A2	verb - to reduce speed or make something move more slowly adjective - moving or acting at a low speed
flow /floʊ/ B2	noun - the movement of a fluid in a particular direction; a smooth, continuous rhythm (esp. in rap)
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - solid, firm, or difficult to break
paper /ˈpeɪ.pər/ A2	noun - thin material made from pulp used for writing or printing noun - (slang) money, especially cash
scene /siːn/ B1	noun - a part of a play, movie or other performance; a setting or situation
block /blɒk/ B1	noun - a large solid piece of material, or a city block (a group of buildings bounded by streets)
ambidextrous /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/ C1	adjective - able to use both the right and left hand equally well
recession /rɪˈsɛʃ.ən/ C1	noun - a period of economic decline, typically identified by falling GDP for two consecutive quarters
raided /reɪdɪd/ B2	verb - to conduct a sudden attack, especially by police or military forces
phantom /ˈfæn.təm/ B2	noun - a ghostly or illusory figure; something that appears to exist but is not real
avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑːr/ B2	noun - a graphical representation of a user in a virtual environment; a manifestation of a concept or idea
Pluto /ˈpluː.təʊ/ B1	noun - the dwarf planet located in the outer Solar System; also a name used in popular culture