iSpy – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language can be fun, and 'iSpy' by KYLE and Lil Yachty is the perfect song to prove it. With its conversational style and catchy, repetitive chorus, you can easily pick up on modern slang and conversational phrases. The song's playful vibe and simple vocabulary make it an enjoyable way to immerse yourself in the fun side of English.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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spy /spaɪ/ B2 |
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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wife /waɪf/ A2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1 |
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album /ˈælbəm/ B1 |
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life /laɪf/ A1 |
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right /raɪt/ A1 |
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wrong /rɒŋ/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A1 |
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appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ B2 |
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remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1 |
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high /haɪ/ A2 |
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luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/ B2 |
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boat /boʊt/ A1 |
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piano /piˈænoʊ/ A2 |
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keys /kiːz/ A2 |
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rubber /ˈrʌbər/ B1 |
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angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ A2 |
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fly /flaɪ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I ain't been gettin' high... Well maybe a little, baby I don't wanna lie
➔ Double Negation, Contraction, Colloquial Language
➔ The use of "ain't" is a contraction of 'am not/is not/are not/have not/has not'. The phrase 'I ain't been gettin' high' uses a double negative (ain't + been) which, while grammatically incorrect in standard English, is common in colloquial speech. The 'Well maybe a little' softens the initial denial.
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You can come back to mine though, your friend ain't cute but it's fine though
➔ Possessive Pronoun ('mine'), Colloquial Language, Conjunctions ('though')
➔ "Mine" is used as a possessive pronoun meaning 'my house/apartment'. The repeated use of 'though' adds a casual, conversational tone. 'Ain't' is again a colloquial contraction.
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I'm just like DeRozan, if I shoot it, it goes in
➔ Simile, Conditional Sentence (First Conditional)
➔ This line uses a simile to compare the speaker to basketball player DeRozan, known for his high shooting accuracy. 'If I shoot it, it goes in' is a first conditional sentence (If + present simple, will + base verb) expressing a likely outcome.
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Went from fake chains to diamonds in another lane
➔ Prepositional Phrase, Metaphor, Past Tense
➔ This line uses a metaphor to represent a change in status. 'Fake chains' symbolize a previous state of being less affluent, while 'diamonds in another lane' represent a new level of wealth and success. 'Went from...to...' is a common structure to show transformation.
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