HISS – English Lyrics

• By: Megan Thee Stallion

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of Megan Thee Stallion's "HISS," a powerful hip-hop track that offers a direct and unapologetic response to her critics. Learning English through "HISS" provides an authentic look into modern rap lexicon, cultural references, and confident expression. Its direct lyricism and strong narrative make it an engaging way to grasp contemporary English slang and assertive communication.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fuck /fʌk/ B2	verb - to have sexual intercourse expletive - used to express anger or annoyance
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or words by which someone or something is known verb - to give a name to
attention /əˈtenʃn/ B1	noun - notice taken of someone or something
chest /tʃest/ A2	noun - the front of the body between the neck and the stomach
obsessed /əbˈsest/ B2	adjective - preoccupied or filled with
famous /ˈfeɪməs/ A2	adjective - known about by many people
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks
shit /ʃɪt/ B1	noun - excrement expletive - used to express annoyance
sexy /ˈseksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive or arousing
bodies /ˈbɑːdiz/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
value /ˈvæljuː/ B1	noun - the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
profit /ˈprɑːfɪt/ B1	noun - a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something
scared /skerd/ A2	adjective - afraid; frightened
fraud /frɔːd/ B2	noun - wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Key Grammar Structures

• I ain't gotta clear my name on a motherfuckin' thang.

  ➔ Double Negative + Informal Contraction + Slang

  ➔ "Ain't gotta" is a double negative and contraction of "have not got to", meaning "don't have to". It emphasizes she *doesn't* need to defend herself. The slang "thang" replaces "thing".

• My pussy so famous might get managed by Kris Jenner next.

  ➔ So...that structure + Passive Voice (might get managed)

  ➔ This sentence uses "so...that" (implied). "My pussy so famous" implies "so famous *that* it might get managed by Kris Jenner". "Might get managed" is passive voice; the focus is on the pussy being managed, not who would manage it.

• I could never be judged by a bitch That was dancing, making R. Kelly go viral.

  ➔ Modal Verb (could) + Passive Verb (be judged) + Relative Clause (That was dancing, making R. Kelly go viral)

  ➔ "Could never be judged" uses a modal verb to express impossibility in combination with the passive voice. The relative clause modifies "bitch", describing the bitch's actions.

• Why the fuck would I stay with a nigga that's weak in the sheets And don't know how to please me?

  ➔ Rhetorical Question + Subjunctive Mood (would) + Relative Clause (that's weak...me)

  ➔ The question isn't a genuine inquiry, but a rhetorical statement emphasizing her decision. "Would I stay" uses the subjunctive mood to discuss a hypothetical (and unwanted) situation. The relative clause describes the kind of man she *wouldn't* stay with.

• These hoes mad at Megan's Law.

  ➔ Possessive ('s) + Proper Noun (Megan's Law) used as a noun.

  ➔ The apostrophe s ('s) indicates possession. "Megan's Law" is a specific piece of legislation, but here it is used metaphorically, as if the law *belongs* to Megan or is *about* her effect on others.

• Bitches swear the G but the G must stand for Goofy When the fuck did all the gangster niggas turn to groupies?

  ➔ Ellipsis (swear the G), Conditional (implied 'If...then'), Rhetorical Question.

  ➔ "Swear the G" is an ellipsis; the full phrase might be "swear *to* the G" or "swear *by* the G". There is an implied conditional: "If you claim to be a gangster, then your actions shouldn't be those of a groupie." The final question is rhetorical, expressing disbelief.

• Nigga ain't you hear? I ain't scared of dick

  ➔ Tag question (Ain't you hear?) + Double Negative (Ain't scared)

  ➔ "Ain't you hear?" is a colloquial tag question seeking confirmation or emphasis. "Ain't scared" is a double negative meaning "am not scared", a characteristic feature of some dialects and informal speech. It asserts the speaker's lack of fear, adding emphasis to her bold statement.

• Niggas hate on BBL's And be walking around with the same scars (aye)

  ➔ Present Continuous (be walking) + Irony

  ➔ "Be walking" is in the present continuous tense, suggesting an ongoing action and observation. The irony lies in the fact that men criticize BBLs but then have surgery for similar cosmetic reasons.

• These niggas don't have fans, they bots These bitches don't have ass, they shots

  ➔ Parallel Structure + Pronoun Reference (They refers to niggas/bitches)

  ➔ The lines are parallel in structure (Subject + Verb + Object). "They" refers back to the preceding subject (niggas/bitches) in each line. This parallel structure emphasizes the comparison and the speaker's dismissive attitude.