I Am – English Lyrics

• By: NAV, Metro Boomin
• Album: Perfect Timing

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of NAV and Metro Boomin with "I Am," a track that showcases the duo's unique blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics. This song offers a glimpse into the life of an artist navigating fame and relationships, making it a perfect starting point for understanding contemporary hip-hop and its lyrical nuances.

[English]

If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you

15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands

Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants

Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance

Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance

Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am

I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am

I know she really don't love me, she love who I am

When I go back to the Rex, yeah

They know where I am

I just got ashes all over my Balmains I don't give a damn

Come to your party and take all your bitches and ruin your plans

I'm on the stage getting paid and your bitch in the stands

I get free Js every week and I don't wear no Vans

I'm getting plays and you're not, let's do the math

You think she's a good girl and she's getting fucked

You don't know the half

Abel just gave me an addy and I took a half

Couldn't find double cups, poured up a deuce in a glass

Get out of line and my shooter put you on your ass

Since I got money she don't give a fuck if I don't got no abs

I know I'm really the best but I don't like to brag

I'll get you clapped, you're NT'd if I put up a bag

15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands

Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants

Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance

Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance

Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am

I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am

I know she really don't love me, she love who I am

When I go back to the Rex, yeah

They know where I am

I had to go and get right 'cause I'm done doing wrong

His bitch just called me, she said I been gone for too long

See me in public you don't know what drugs that I'm on

I could be standing right here but I'm already gone

They didn't wan' pay me for beats now they can't tell me shit

I sell two beats, call my jeweler and flood out my wrist

Bucks he just poured up a four and I'm taking a sip

I might see purple codeine when I'm taking a piss

If I send Frost to finesse you won't get it back

I really did it, I'm putting brown boys on the map

Used to go nuts for these girls now they all on my sack

I just want her for a night you can take her right back

15 racks, 20 racks, 30 racks, I got them bands

Rocks with the ice on my shirt and them D&G pants

Ice on my neck and no I didn't get no advance

Bitch you know I'm tryna fuck and I don't wanna dance

Now I can't go to the mall 'cause they know who I am

I don't wan' talk to that bitch 'cause she know who I am

I know she really don't love me, she love who I am

When I go back to the Rex, yeah

They know where I am

...

If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - confidence in or reliance on someone or something verb - to believe that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, etc.
shoot /ʃuːt/ B2	verb - to fire a gun or other weapon verb - to photograph or record something
racks /rækz/ B2	noun - slang for large amounts of money (usually in thousands)
bands /bændz/ B2	noun - slang for bundles of cash, usually wrapped in bands
rocks /rɒks/ B1	noun - jewelry pieces, especially diamonds, that sparkle like stones
ice /aɪs/ B1	noun - slang for expensive jewelry, especially diamonds
neck /nɛk/ B1	noun - the part of the body that connects the head to the torso
advance /ədˈvæns/ B1	verb - to move forward or make progress noun - a forward movement or a payment made before it is due
fuck /fʌk/ C1	verb - to have sexual intercourse (vulgar) interjection - expresses anger, frustration or surprise (strong profanity)
dance /dæns/ B1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a social event where people dance
love /lʌv/ B1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something noun - a strong feeling of affection and care
party /ˈpɑːrti/ B1	noun - a social gathering for celebration or entertainment verb - to take part in a celebration or to enjoy oneself
stage /steɪdʒ/ B1	noun - a raised platform where performances occur verb - to organize or present a performance
money /ˈmʌni/ B1	noun - a medium of exchange, usually in the form of coins or banknotes
brag /bræɡ/ B2	verb - to talk about oneself or one's achievements in a boastful way
codeine /ˈkoʊdiːn/ C1	noun - an opioid used to treat pain and cough
beats /biːts/ B1	noun - rhythmic musical patterns, especially in hip‑hop verb - to strike repeatedly; to defeat decisively
jeweler /ˈdʒuːələr/ B2	noun - a person or shop that makes, sells, or repairs jewelry

Key Grammar Structures

• If young Metro don't trust you I'm gon' shoot you

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ The sentence uses 'if' to express a condition and its consequence. Here, 'If young Metro don't trust you' is the condition, and 'I'm gon' shoot you' is the result.

• I know she really don't love me, she love who I am

  ➔ Contrastive Clause

  ➔ The sentence contrasts two ideas using 'don't love me' and 'love who I am', highlighting the difference between loving the person and loving their status.

• I just got ashes all over my Balmains I don't give a damn

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The present perfect 'I just got ashes' indicates an action that happened recently and has a result relevant to the present.

• I'm getting plays and you're not, let's do the math

  ➔ Present Continuous vs. Present Simple

  ➔ The contrast between 'I'm getting plays' (present continuous) and 'you're not' (present simple) highlights ongoing action vs. a general statement.

• Abel just gave me an addy and I took a half

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The past simple 'just gave' and 'took' describe completed actions in the past.

• I might see purple codeine when I'm taking a piss

  ➔ Modal Verb (Might)

  ➔ 'Might' expresses a possibility or uncertainty about seeing purple codeine.

• If I send Frost to finesse you won't get it back

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ Another conditional sentence where 'If I send Frost' is the condition, and 'you won't get it back' is the result.

• I really did it, I'm putting brown boys on the map

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Action

  ➔ The present continuous 'I'm putting' is used to describe a future action that is planned or certain.