Just Listen – English Lyrics

• By: VonOff1700
• Album: Just Listen - Single

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw narrative of VonOff1700's 'Just Listen,' a compelling blend of Chicago drill and real-life storytelling. This track offers a vivid glimpse into the artist's world, emphasizing the power of observation and the lessons hidden within. Learn the language of the streets and gain insight into the importance of resilience and authenticity through VonOff1700's unfiltered expression.

[English]

Nigga, shit I can't speak on, got me stressed out, talk game, that's how I'm gon' step out.

I used to have shit, I felt left out, I was down on my dick, they ain't help out.

I'm on do them ass 'til I check out, two micro drings when I step out.

I really left niggas stretched out.

If the game on a line, he sell out.

He switch that switch to an easy nigga.

They need me on need.

Got four eyes, know how to read, nigga.

I'm puttin' on for my team, nigga.

Say you doin' the block, what you mean?

That back door open, we really right here in it.

For days and I ain't seen it.

You green your homie for pussy, you a green nigga.

That nigga that killed your homie, nigga, that's in your right here sippin' on lean with him.

I don't got to worry 'bout back in when he out.

'Cause he keep that thing with him.

We takin' 'em down on the shirt to the shocks to the draws.

Whatever he bring with him.

I don't wanna kick it with niggas, tell 'em don't even come if he ain't got that lean with him.

I don't wanna kick it.

Nigga all law, I got switches.

Ran through the snow, don't matter we spinnin'.

If he slip or he fall, he finished.

Any bad bitch turn around, I'll hit it.

Whatever little three need, I sent it.

I seen you kill niggas knowin' you didn't.

I'm feelin' let the beat play out, just listen.

Sometimes you just gotta listen, nigga.

Them I like the love, listen, I lost some, listen, I lost some, listen.

But I like the love, listen, that nigga know my change, know the nigga.

He did for me, he did for me, he did for me, man, that nigga dressing, nigga.

You think I'm lyin', come figure me out.

That nigga asked my name, money was sittin' in front of his house.

Next day right after his funeral, we went to the hood and banged it out.

This shit so weird, I'm callin' him brother.

He sneak diss to me for some clout, man.

They wanna ask how they happy, in all the reality, they ain't see me makin' it out.

All these niggas is god, but soon as I get in my bag, I'm takin' them out.

Feel me tryna get 'em some food, got copped up, we was literally stackin' 'em out.

Two to don't know where to go, let's just keep fakin' 'em out, we geekin' 'em out.

I don't wanna kick it.

Nigga, all law, I got switches.

Ran through the snow, don't matter we spinnin'.

If he slip or he fall, he finished.

Any bad bitch turn around, I'll hit it.

Whatever little three need, I sent it.

I seen you kill niggas knowin' you didn't.

I'm feelin' let the beat play out, just listen.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stress /stɹɛs/ B2	noun - a state of mental or emotional tension verb - to subject to mental or emotional pressure
step /stɛp/ A2	noun - a single movement made by lifting a foot and putting it down again verb - to move forward by lifting one foot and setting it down again
left /lɛft/ A2	verb (past of leave) - to go away from a place adjective - situated on or directed to the left side
check /tʃɛk/ B1	verb - to examine or verify something noun - an examination or inspection
switch /swɪtʃ/ B1	noun - a device for turning something on or off verb - to change from one thing to another
team /tiːm/ A2	noun - a group of people working together
block /blɒk/ B1	noun - a solid piece of material, or a city street area verb - to prevent movement or progress
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a movable barrier that allows entry to a place
green /ɡriːn/ A1	adjective - the colour of grass or leaves noun (slang) - inexperienced; new to something
lean /liːn/ B2	verb - to incline or rest against something noun (slang) - a recreational drink made from prescription cough syrup (often contains codeine)
kick /kɪk/ B1	verb - to strike with the foot verb (slang) - to hang out with someone
snow /snoʊ/ A1	noun - frozen precipitation that falls as white flakes
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to drop down from a higher place noun - the season between summer and winter
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of a person or animal
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - to give attention to sound
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act of becoming different
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - coins, banknotes, or other items used as a medium of exchange
funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/ B1	noun - a ceremony for honoring a dead person
clout /klaʊt/ B2	noun (slang) - influence, power, or social status

Key Grammar Structures

• Nigga, shit I **can't** speak on, got me stressed out, talk game, that's how I'm gon' step out.

  ➔ Modal Verb (can't) + Verb

  ➔ Uses the modal verb "**can't**" (cannot) followed by the base form of the verb "speak" to express inability.

• I **used to have** shit, I felt left out, I was down on my dick, they ain't help out.

  ➔ Used to + Verb (past habits)

  ➔ The phrase "**used to have**" describes a past habit or state that is no longer true.

• I'm **on do them ass 'til** I check out, two micro drings when I step out.

  ➔ Preposition + Gerund (on doing); Time clause (til)

  ➔ This uses "on" followed by the gerund "doing", indicating the ongoing nature of an action. "Til" (until) introduces a time clause.

• If the game **on a line,** he sell out.

  ➔ Prepositional phrase (on a line)

  ➔ The phrase "**on a line**" acts as a prepositional phrase, modifying the verb or providing context.

• They need **me on need**.

  ➔ Preposition + Noun (on need)

  ➔ Uses the preposition "on" followed by the noun "need", forming a prepositional phrase.

• I'm puttin' **on for my team**, nigga.

  ➔ Phrasal Verb (put on for)

  ➔ The phrasal verb "**put on for**" means to represent or show support for, in this context, his team.

• That nigga that killed your homie, nigga, that's in your right here **sippin' on lean with him**.

  ➔ Gerund Phrase (sipping on lean)

  ➔ The phrase "**sippin' on lean with him**" uses the gerund "sipping" and is used to describe what the person is doing.

• We takin' 'em down on the shirt to the shocks to the **draws**.

  ➔ Plural Noun (draws)

  ➔ The plural noun "**draws**" (underwear) is used here.

• I seen you kill niggas knowin' you **didn't**.

  ➔ Auxiliary Verb + Negation (didn't)

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "did" is negated to form "**didn't**" (did not), used in the past tense to indicate that you didn't actually kill them.

• I'm feelin' let the beat play out, **just listen**.

  ➔ Imperative (just listen)

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command or instruction to "just listen."