Imma Shoot – English Lyrics

• By: Kodak Black

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the gritty realities of street life with Kodak Black's "Imma Shoot." This track offers a raw and unfiltered look at the world through Kodak's eyes, showcasing intense lyricism and a dark, captivating beat. Explore the language of the streets and the emotions behind the rhymes in this compelling single.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shoot /ʃuːt/ B1	verb - to fire a gun or other weapon verb - to record a photograph or video
bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B2	noun - a projectile fired from a gun
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile part of the upper limb
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ B1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
sound /saʊnd/ A2	noun - a noise that can be heard
fresh /frɛʃ/ B1	adjective - newly made, not stale
paint /peɪnt/ A2	noun - colored substance used for coating surfaces verb - to apply paint to a surface
ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - the upper interior surface of a room
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a living being
city /ˈsɪti/ A2	noun - a large, densely populated urban area
hood /hʊd/ B2	noun - slang for a neighborhood or local area
trunk /trʌŋk/ B1	noun - the storage compartment of a car
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - prepared for action or use
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - currency used for transactions
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment
police /pəˈliːs/ A2	noun - the civil force responsible for maintaining public order
drop /drɒp/ B1	verb - to let something fall intentionally
death /deθ/ B2	noun - the end of life; cessation of all vital functions
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of atmosphere above the earth
family /ˈfæməli/ A2	noun - a group of related individuals, typically parents and children

Key Grammar Structures

• YOU KNOW I’m ABOUT TO SHOOT

  ➔ be about to + infinitive (future intention)

  ➔ The phrase “**about** to” expresses a near‑future action: I’m **about** to shoot.

• I GOT THESE BULLETS IN MY HAND

  ➔ simple present for possession

  ➔ The verb “**got**” (colloquial for “have”) shows possession: I **got** bullets.

• AND I AIN’T AFRAID TO SHOOT YOU

  ➔ informal negative auxiliary “ain’t”

  ➔ “**ain’t**” replaces “am not / is not / are not” in informal speech: I **ain’t** afraid.

• DON’T MAKE A SOUND

  ➔ imperative mood (negative)

  ➔ The base form “**don’t**” + verb creates a negative command: **don’t** make a sound.

• THIS 50 CUT OFF YOUR ENGINE

  ➔ phrasal verb “cut off” (separable)

  ➔ The phrasal verb “**cut off**” means to stop or disconnect: the 50 **cut off** your engine.

• IF I’M GOING OUT ABOUT ANYTHING I’M DYING ABOUT MY Z

  ➔ first conditional (if + present simple, will + base)

  ➔ The clause starts with “**if**” and uses present simple “I’m going” to talk about a real possibility.

• I’M IN THE HOOD LIKE A TRANSMISSION

  ➔ comparative using “like” + noun

  ➔ The word “**like**” introduces a simile: I’m in the hood **like** a transmission.

• I’VE BEEN KNOCKING EVERYBODY INCLUDING ME

  ➔ present perfect continuous (have/has + been + -ing)

  ➔ “**been**” + verb‑ing shows an action that started in the past and is still continuing: I **have been** knocking.

• WELL WHERE YOU BEEN SHAKING MY HEAD, NOT THE FEDS

  ➔ ellipsis of auxiliary “have” in present perfect (you’ve been)

  ➔ The sentence drops “**have**”: “Where **you've** been” → “Where **you** been”. Common in informal speech.