Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of "Icy" by Logic and Gucci Mane, a track that offers a fascinating look into modern hip-hop vernacular. Through its clever wordplay and dual meanings of 'icy' – referring to both lavish jewelry and a cold demeanor – you can explore how English slang is used to express wealth and attitude. The song's blend of boastful lyrics and subtle social commentary makes it a rich text for understanding contemporary cultural expressions within music, revealing how artists use language to critique and celebrate aspects of their world.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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IF YOU'RE NOT DRIPPING, YOU'RE DROWNING.
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)
➔ The sentence uses 'if' to describe a general truth or a likely result. Here, it implies that in 2019, not having 'drip' (style) leads to failure.
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I'M SO COLD I THINK I'M MADE OF ICE
➔ Hyperbole
➔ The phrase uses exaggeration to emphasize the speaker's 'cold' (cool, unemotional) nature, comparing it to being made of ice.
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I GOT A LOT LIKE A LOT
➔ Repetition for Emphasis
➔ The repetition of 'a lot' emphasizes the abundance of wealth or resources the speaker possesses.
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I'M A HUMAN GLACIER, WRIST FULL OF FROZEN WATER
➔ Metaphor
➔ The line uses a metaphor to compare the speaker to a glacier, symbolizing wealth and luxury, especially with 'wrist full of frozen water' (expensive jewelry).
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BLING BLINGIN, THAT'S THE S-O-I-C-E-Y
➔ Slang and Spelling for Effect
➔ The use of 'bling' (jewelry) and spelling out 'icy' as 'S-O-I-C-E-Y' is slang and emphasizes the flashy, luxurious lifestyle.
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I STAY FRESH AND CLEAN, CLEAN LIKE ANDRE THREE THOU
➔ Simile
➔ The simile 'clean like Andre 3000' compares the speaker's freshness and cleanliness to that of the famous artist, emphasizing a high standard.
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YOU EVER GON STOP RAPPIN? I'M THINKING OHH NO NOT REALLY.
➔ Colloquial Contractions and Informal Tone
➔ The use of 'gon' instead of 'going' and 'ohh no not really' reflects a casual, conversational tone typical of rap lyrics.
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