Lyrics & Translation
Explore the world of modern Southern hip-hop and trap music through Lil Yachty and Kodak Black's 'Hit Bout It.' This song is a great way to learn contemporary slang and understand the cultural references prevalent in today's rap scene. Its energetic beat and confident lyrics make it a special track that captures a moment of triumphant celebration for the two artists.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hit /hɪt/ A1 |
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bout /baʊt/ A2 |
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shiesty /ˈʃaɪəsti/ C1 |
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bussin /ˈbʌsɪn/ C2 |
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finna /ˈfɪnə/ C2 |
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hoes /hoʊz/ B2 |
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wifey /ˈwaɪfi/ B1 |
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convo /ˈkɒnvəʊ/ B2 |
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racks /ræks/ B1 |
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shooter /ˈʃuːtər/ A2 |
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nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ B2 |
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whip /wɪp/ B1 |
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gortex /ˈɡɔːrteks/ C1 |
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vetts /vɛts/ C2 |
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toatin /ˈtoʊtɪn/ C2 |
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ops /ɒps/ B2 |
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punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ A2 |
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bands /bændz/ B1 |
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smoke /smοʊk/ A2 |
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scope /skoʊp/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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WOKE UP **FEELIN** SHIESTY YEAH
➔ Present Participle (feeling)
➔ The -ing form of the verb "feel" is used as an adjective to describe the subject's state.
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GIMMIE DAT PUSSY **NICELY**
➔ Adverb of manner (nicely)
➔ The adverb "nicely" modifies the verb "gimmie", describing *how* the action is performed.
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I'M **FINNA** FUCK A PISCES
➔ Colloquial future tense (finna)
➔ This is a contraction of "fixing to" or "going to", used to express future action informally.
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SHE **THINK** I’M FINNA TRICK
➔ Present tense, 3rd person singular
➔ The verb "think" is conjugated in the present tense, agreeing with the 3rd person singular subject "she".
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NIGGA **TOUCH** ONE HAIR
➔ Imperative mood
➔ The verb "touch" is used in the imperative form to give a command or instruction. There is an implied "you" as the subject.
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SHE CAN’T **KEEP QUIET**
➔ Verb + Adjective
➔ The verb "keep" functions as a linking verb here. It connects the subject "she" to the adjective "quiet".
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I'M **TOATIN** A SK FOR NO REASON
➔ Present Participle (toatin')
➔ This is a colloquial way of saying "toting", meaning carrying a gun. The -ing form is used to show an ongoing action.
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IMA **DROP** HIS ASS
➔ Colloquial future tense (ima)
➔ Similar to "finna", "ima" is a contraction of "I'm going to" used to indicate a future action, more informal.
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IMMA PUNISH **ANY** NIGGA
➔ Indefinite pronoun (any)
➔ "Any" refers to one or some unspecified members of a group, implying every single one.
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