Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Eminem's "Just Lose It" to explore the vibrant and often provocative world of late 2000s hip-hop. This song offers a glimpse into Eminem's satirical humor and his ability to blend catchy melodies with sharp social commentary, making it a unique piece to understand his artistic evolution and impact on popular culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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lose /luːz/ A2 |
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crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1 |
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chance /tʃæns/ B1 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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touch /tʌtʃ/ A2 |
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screaming /ˈskriːmɪŋ/ B1 |
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unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ B2 |
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control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1 |
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slide /slaɪd/ B1 |
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stomach /ˈstʌmək/ A2 |
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punch /pʌntʃ/ B1 |
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breezy /ˈbriːzi/ B2 |
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tense /tens/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Guess who's back
➔ Ellipsis
➔ This is an example of ellipsis. The complete sentence would be "Guess who is back". The auxiliary verb "is" is omitted for a more informal and direct tone, common in spoken English and rap lyrics.
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I don't mean rap, as in a new case of child molestation accusation
➔ Prepositional phrase as clarification
➔ The phrase "as in a new case of child molestation accusation" is a prepositional phrase that clarifies what he *doesn't* mean by "rap". It functions as an adjectival phrase modifying "rap".
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What else could I possibly do to make noise?
➔ Modal verb for speculation with adverbial emphasis
➔ "Could" is a modal verb expressing possibility or speculation. The adverb "possibly" emphasizes the speaker's perceived limitation of options. The word "else" is an interrogative to make it a question.
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I'm just trying to unwind, now I'm...
➔ Present continuous tense with ellipsis
➔ "I'm trying to unwind" is in the present continuous tense, describing an ongoing action. The "now I'm..." is unfinished, indicating a shift in thought or action. This creates anticipation. The verb after 'now I'm' is missing, which is another case of ellipsis.
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They say I was running butt naked down the street screaming
➔ Past continuous and adjective describing manner
➔ "was running" is past continuous, indicating an action in progress in the past. "butt naked" is an adjective phrase describing the state of the subject while running. "screaming" (present participle) acts as an adjective modifying the running action, describing how he was running.
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All I know is when I get there someones gonna touch my body
➔ Noun clause as object and informal future tense
➔ "when I get there someones gonna touch my body" is a noun clause acting as the object of the verb "know". "someones gonna touch my body" employs the informal "gonna" (going to) to express future intention or prediction.
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I don't have any lines to go right here so...
➔ Infinitive of purpose and adverb of place
➔ "to go" is an infinitive of purpose, explaining why he doesn't have any lines - he's supposed to "go" (recite/use them). "Right here" is an adverb of place, specifying where the lines should be used.
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When I'm Gone
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Stan
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Without Me
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Drop The World
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Remember The Name
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Just Lose It
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