잊지마 (It G Ma) – English Lyrics

• By: Keith Ape, JayAllDay, Loota, Okasian, Kohh

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of East Asian hip-hop with '잊지마 (It G Ma).' This song is a fantastic way to learn the powerful sounds of Korean and Japanese rap. You'll get to hear the aggressive flows and distinct cadences of both languages, and you'll pick up on key phrases like the Korean '잊지마' (Don't forget) and the Japanese 'Arigato' (Thank you). What makes this track special is its raw energy and its historic role in bringing Korean and Japanese rappers to the global stage, making it a cultural and linguistic milestone.

[English]

"It G Ma" (Never Forget)

underwater squad

I still got camo on my body

orca ninjas go rambo

"It G Ma" (Never Forget)

underwater squad

I still got camo on my body

orca ninjas go rambo

"It G Ma" "It G Ma" that we are Ichiban (Ichiban means the best in Japanese)

yea it shines, yea it shines yes we are the one that shines

mind your own business because you are you and I am me

we the killer whales spread these wings then swim on this money

C-O-H-O-R-T, we the Cohort, pay these boys

motherfucker fucker, your mouth goes blub blub (fuck 'em)

you are you, I am me, accept that shit

I'm out to get this money while you talk shit behind other's back

waterin' brain cell is a daily routine, kiss to a blunt

I tie my hair then go on to a battle field

open the map of the world

dem ninjas on the mission

slash them obstacles with no hesitation

no doubt about it when its life and death situation

just like Kill Bill

all humans are lonely at the end

you best leave as much as you can

motha fucka yall cant feel my pain

no excuses are prepared

aint no tinkerbell following those empty eyes

lotta chikcs around here

"It G Ma"

underwater squad

I still got camo on my body

orca ninjas go rambo

bitch, I'm a zombie

drank too much cheap codein

still black and white on my body camo down

you know we goin'

harder than a mutha muthafucking ape

I lay in a tub and shop (Keith Ape is bathing = a bathing ape)

I mean Bape Bape Bape Bape Bape

Keith Ape, never forget, Killer Whale

Killer Whale, Killer Whale, Killer Whale, Killer Whales

swim through, swim through, swim through

we are about to swim through this money

while you watch us through these screens

I'm the main actor of your own life

so never forget my name and never forget my team

never forget my name and never forget my team

if you forget our name when you mention Korea you lose your ear

never forget I'm a muhfuckin' trendsetter (never forget me)

all my shit very rare never seen ‘em, have you? (never seen it)

don't believe your man he ain't makin' no money

bull shittin' bull shittin' all that money talkin'

still got sharskins with camo on my body (bape)

this is Kanganm Street through that alleyway we go on to space (space)

peace in my steps, crybaby phone in my pocket

my mind spun, spun and then back to right place like Kim Yuna (Korean female Figure Skater)

"It G Ma"

underwater squad

I still got camo on my body

orca ninjas go rambo

"It G Ma"

never never never forget

don't forget to never forget

this, that, and that over there, which one is important?

get rid of unncessary things

you could be happy with having only what you need

thank you

I walk with my own feet

new shoes, get it dirty again

air force ones with no laces

or cheap converses with heavy leather jackets on

feels like a rock star

I'm listening to "The Blue Hearts" while I'm chewing a gum (Japanese Rock band)

I got no time to do what I don't want to do

I got no time to do what I don't want to do

said Mashi (Mashima Masatoshi, guitarist of the Blue Hearts)

I ain't talkin' Tashiro (Masashi Tashiro, Japanese Actor)

it's weak to talk about the past

it's about time you let go of your past

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services
battle /ˈbætəl/ B1	noun - a fight between armed forces
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light
squad /skwɒd/ B2	noun - a small group of people organized for a specific purpose
obstacle /ˈɒbstəkl/ B2	noun - something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
actor /ˈæktər/ B2	noun - a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows
forget /fərˈɡɛt/ B1	verb - to fail to remember
pain /peɪn/ B1	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
routine /ruːˈtiːn/ B2	noun - a sequence of actions regularly followed
team /tiːm/ A2	noun - a group of people working together
zombie /ˈzɒmbi/ B2	noun - a fictional undead being
whale /weɪl/ A2	noun - a large marine mammal
actor /ˈæktər/ B2	noun - a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows

Key Grammar Structures

• you are you and I am me

  ➔ Simple present tense with 'be' (are, am)

  ➔ This line uses the **simple present tense** with the verb '**be**' to express states of identity or permanence.

• spread these wings then swim on this money

  ➔ Imperative form and use of 'then' for sequence

  ➔ The singer uses the **imperative** to give a command or suggestion, and 'then' indicates that one action follows another in sequence.

• I'm out to get this money

  ➔ Informal phrase using 'out to' + base verb for intention

  ➔ The phrase **'out to'** indicates purpose or intention, meaning the speaker is aiming to **get** the money.

• never forget my name and never forget my team

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis using 'never' with 'forget'

  ➔ The use of **'never'** before **'forget'** emphasizes the importance of not losing memory or respect for their name and team.

• get rid of unnecessary things

  ➔ Phrasal verb 'get rid of' used for eliminating

  ➔ The phrase **'get rid of'** is a **phrasal verb** used to describe the act of removing or eliminating unnecessary items.

• it's about time you let go of your past

  ➔ Expresses that it's the appropriate moment to stop dwelling on the past, using 'about time' + past tense

  ➔ The phrase **'about time'** is used to indicate that an action should have happened sooner, often followed by a **past tense** to suggest that the moment is overdue.