Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ A2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ B2 |
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increase /ɪnˈkriːs/ B1 |
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finance /faɪˈnæns/ B2 |
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bills /bɪlz/ A2 |
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die /daɪ/ A2 |
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hang /hæŋ/ A2 |
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breaks /breɪks/ A2 |
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tax /tæks/ B1 |
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crime /kraɪm/ B1 |
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increasing /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/ B1 |
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policing /pəˈliːsɪŋ/ B2 |
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panic /ˈpænɪk/ B1 |
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spreading /ˈspredɪŋ/ A2 |
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mother /ˈmʌðər/ A1 |
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judge /dʒʌdʒ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Money, we make it before we see it
➔ Present Simple for habitual action, 'before' as a subordinating conjunction introducing a time clause.
➔ The sentence describes a common experience – earning money quickly but not having time to enjoy it. The use of the present simple, "make" and "see", suggests this is a recurring pattern. The word "before" connects the two actions, showing the order in which they happen: you **make** the money **before** you get to spend it.
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Oh, make me wanna holler, the way they do my life
➔ Infinitive phrase ('to holler') functioning as an object complement, colloquial 'wanna' for 'want to'.
➔ This line expresses frustration and a desire to express that frustration vocally. The phrase "make me wanna" is a common colloquialism meaning "makes me want to". The 'they' is vague, representing systemic forces causing hardship. The word **life** is the object of the verb 'do'.
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Hang ups, let downs, bad breaks, set backs
➔ Noun phrases used as subjects, listing of nouns to create a sense of overwhelming negativity.
➔ This line uses a series of nouns to represent the difficulties and disappointments of life. Each noun – **hang ups**, **let downs**, **bad breaks**, **set backs** – represents a different type of obstacle. The parallel structure emphasizes the constant barrage of negative experiences.
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Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong
➔ Direct address using 'Mother', repetition for emphasis, 'think' as a stative verb expressing belief.
➔ This line introduces a new theme – societal judgment. The repetition of **Mother** creates a sense of pleading and vulnerability. The phrase 'everybody thinks' indicates a widespread negative perception. 'Wrong' is a general term, leaving the specific reason for the judgment ambiguous.
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