Imaginary Playerz – English Lyrics

• By: Cardi B
• Album: AM I THE DRAMA?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Cardi B's latest single, "Imaginary Playerz," a powerful hip-hop track that offers a glimpse into her assertive style and lyrical prowess. This song, which samples a classic Jay-Z beat, is perfect for understanding modern rap slang, expressions of self-confidence, and the art of 'flexing' in English. Its direct and unvarnished language, coupled with a strong narrative of authenticity versus pretense, makes it a compelling listen for language learners eager to grasp contemporary American English in a vibrant musical context.

[English]

Yeah

It's the motherfuckin' Brimcess, you heard?

The shit these bitches be braggin' about is like

Shit I was doin' in like 2016, type shit

Like (why these bitches hatin'?)

You bitches don't even know the difference between vintage and archive, like

(Why these bitches hatin'?) Yeah, look

Now I spit that other shit, pretty motherfucker shit

Cardi B, every song platinum, I'm not the other bitch

Whatever you was gon' pay her, you gotta double it

Glory hole, bitches don't know who they fuckin' with

Their money my stocks and share money

Your bookin' fee is my makeup and hair money

Bitches say I think I'm the shit, and do (and do), and did

Just know you bitches can't live

I got the hottest shit, hop out, poppin' it

They say I walk around lookin' like a compliment

Shut up, stop whinin', Cardi still shinin'

Hos kept complainin', so I copped more diamonds

And more archive, vintage couture on me

I got more Gaultier than Jean probably

Summer with cheeks out, Winter, it's minks out

I buy grown man watches and make 'em take links out, bitch

(Why these bitches hatin'?) I mean

It's really easy for me to talk this shit, 'cause I live this shit (why these bitches hatin'?)

I just gotta make it rhyme

Bitches, I leave 'em all fucked, fists be balled up

Y'all hos look cheap, that shit don't cost much

I'm a star, but I'll smack you, don't get star-struck

Patience lookin' at me like, "Cardi, what the fuck?"

Striped like Thom Brown, these bitches should calm down

Quicker they lift up, the quicker they fall down

Poor thing, Twitter must be gassin' them heavy

Makin' them jump in the rim with the Brim before they ready

I seen whole fan pages, make avatar changes

All that old love go to new fan bases

Now your 15 up, you already outta time

I'm a legend, they gon' hang my heels from the power lines

(Why these bitches hatin'?) All I'm sayin' is

God forbid some shit happened to the Brim

Put my motherfuckin' heels in Nelson Ave (why these bitches hatin'?)

Bronx legend, you heard?

My flop and your flop is not the same

If you did my numbers, y'all would pop champagne

If I did your numbers, I would hop out a plane

Suicide if I fall from the distance you and I

They gotta be kiddin'

Whatever they smokin' on, it gotta be hittin'

The bag you just posted been in the closet sittin'

The car he just got you, bow tie and a ribbon

Been in my driveway not gettin' driven

Y'all some bench bitches, haha, ho, y'all just started startin'

Birthday at Carbone, to me, that's Olive Garden

A nigga couldn't take me there, that's y'all department

Tasteless, huh, basic

I'm a Waldorf penthouse every state, bitch

2016, I had Fashion Nova lit, huh

Ask Rich, y'all need your ass whipped

What the fuck you mean bitch is oudressin' me? (Why these bitches hatin'?)

How that bitch outdressin' me with my fuckin' vibe, bitch? (Why these bitches hatin'?)

Huh, I dressed that bitch

Fixin' y'all mouth to talk fashion with me

I'm the one who showed these girls what fashion could be

The first rap bitch on the cover of Vogue

But somehow y'all passed me, I suppose?

I know your type all bold and all cap

For the love of hip-hop, y'all knew me before that

These bitches is nuts, bitches is ball sacks

And behind my back, bitches be tight like bra straps, ay (hatin')

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ B2	noun - something from the past of high quality, especially a wine or clothing. adjective - relating to or denoting something from a particular period in the past.
archive /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/ B2	noun - a collection of historical documents or records. verb - to place or store something in an archive.
platinum /ˈplæt.nəm/ B2	noun - a precious silvery-white metal; also a record certification for very high sales. adjective - made of or resembling platinum; of the highest quality.
glory /ˈɡlɔː.ri/ B1	noun - high renown or honor won by notable achievements.
stocks /stɒks/ B2	noun - shares representing ownership in a company; also supplies of goods.
share /ʃeər/ B1	noun - a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among several people. verb - to give a portion of something to another person.
makeup /ˈmeɪ.kʌp/ B1	noun - cosmetics applied to the face; also the composition of something.
diamonds /ˈdaɪ.ə.məndz/ B1	noun - precious stones made of carbon; also a term for something extremely valuable.
couture /kuːˈtjʊər/ C1	noun - the design and manufacture of fashionable, high‑end clothing.
watches /ˈwɒtʃ.ɪz/ B1	noun - time‑keeping devices worn on the wrist.
avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑːr/ B2	noun - a graphical representation of a user in a virtual environment.
legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ B2	noun - a traditional story regarded as historical but unauthenticated; also a famous or iconic person.
heels /hiːlz/ B1	noun - the raised part of a shoe that lifts the foot; also a slang term for a contemptible person.
champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ B2	noun - a sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, often used to celebrate.
plane /pleɪn/ B1	noun - an aircraft that flies in the sky. verb - to travel by airplane.
distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ B1	noun - the amount of space between two points; also a metaphor for emotional or relational separation.
fashion /ˈfæʃ.ən/ B1	noun - a popular style, especially in clothing, footwear, or accessories.
Vogue /voʊɡ/ C1	noun - a leading international fashion and lifestyle magazine; also used to mean something that is currently popular.

Key Grammar Structures

• The shit these bitches be braggin' about is like

  ➔ Present Continuous and Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ Uses the **present continuous** tense ("be braggin'") to describe an ongoing action or a current situation. Also, subject verb agreement: "shit...is like".

• I'm not the other bitch

  ➔ Verb 'to be' and Adjective

  ➔ Uses the verb "to be" ("am") followed by an adjective ("not the other") to describe a state of being or characteristic.

• Whatever you was gon' pay her, you gotta double it

  ➔ Past Continuous and Conditional

  ➔ Uses **past continuous** ("was gon' pay") and a conditional structure ("you gotta double it") to describe a hypothetical past action and its consequence.

• Their money my stocks and share money

  ➔ Possessive and Compound Noun

  ➔ Uses the possessive pronoun ("Their") and the possessive form ("my") to indicate ownership and the compound noun "stocks and share money" to express a concept.

• I got the hottest shit, hop out, poppin' it

  ➔ Simple Present and Present Participle

  ➔ Uses simple present tense ("I got") for a statement of fact. Also, present participle ("poppin'") acting as a verb.

• Bitches, I leave 'em all fucked, fists be balled up

  ➔ Simple Present and Passive Voice

  ➔ Uses simple present tense for habitual actions ("I leave") and also uses the passive voice through the verb "be" + past participle ("be balled up") to describe the state of the fists.

• Poor thing, Twitter must be gassin' them heavy

  ➔ Modal Verb and Present Continuous

  ➔ Uses a modal verb of deduction ("must") and present continuous ("be gassin'") to suggest a probable explanation for the situation.

• If you did my numbers, y'all would pop champagne

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ Uses the second conditional, with "If" + past simple ("did") and "would" + base form ("pop") to talk about an unreal or hypothetical situation and its likely result.

• The car he just got you, bow tie and a ribbon

  ➔ Simple Past and Noun Phrase

  ➔ Uses simple past tense ("got") and a noun phrase ("bow tie and a ribbon") to describe the car's appearance and its implications.

• How that bitch outdressin' me with my fuckin' vibe, bitch?

  ➔ Question with Wh- word and Present Continuous

  ➔ Uses a wh-question (How) combined with present continuous ("outdressin'") to express surprise and disbelief. It also includes the emphatic use of an adjective.