Kickboxer – English Lyrics

• By: YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kickboxer /ˈkɪkbɒksər/ B2	noun - A person who participates in kickboxing, a combat sport.
coupe /kuːp/ B1	noun - A two-door car with a fixed roof and often a sloping rear.
hotbox /ˈhɒtbɒks/ C1	verb - To fill an enclosed space, such as a car, with cannabis smoke, typically by smoking cannabis inside with the windows closed. noun - An enclosed space, such as a car, that has been filled with cannabis smoke.
rack /ræk/ C1	noun - (Slang) A large sum of money, often referring to a bundle of banknotes. noun - A framework or stand, typically with shelves, projections, or hooks, for holding or displaying things.
slimy /ˈslaɪmi/ B2	adjective - Covered in or resembling slime; having a wet, slippery consistency. adjective - (Figurative) Dishonest or morally repulsive; unpleasantly unctuous.
thong /θɒŋ/ B1	noun - A skimpy garment worn as underwear or swimwear, with a narrow strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks.
cologne /kəˈloʊn/ A2	noun - A lightly scented, alcoholic liquid used as a fragrance.
gutter /ˈɡʌtər/ B2	noun - A shallow trough fixed below the edge of a roof to carry away rainwater. noun - (Figurative) A poor, squalid, or disreputable environment or social class.
lure /lʊər/ B2	verb - To tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward. noun - An artificial bait used for catching fish or animals.
manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ A2	verb - To be in charge of or control; to succeed in doing or achieving something, especially something difficult.
reload /ˌriːˈloʊd/ B1	verb - To load (a firearm or a game) again. verb - (Figurative) To restore or replenish one's resources, especially money or energy.
fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ A2	adjective - Extraordinarily good or attractive; excellent.
tight /taɪt/ B1	adjective - Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; not loose. adjective - (Slang) Excellent; very good or skilled; impressive. adjective - (Slang) Having a close relationship or connection; close-knit.
bright /braɪt/ A1	adjective - Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
tacky /ˈtæki/ B2	adjective - Showing poor taste and quality; cheap or gaudy.
classy /ˈklæsi/ B1	adjective - Stylish and sophisticated; elegant.
dissect /daɪˈsekt/ C1	verb - To cut up (a body, plant, or part) in order to study its internal parts. verb - To analyze (something) in minute detail.
challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ B1	noun - A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior. verb - To invite (someone) to engage in a contest or competition.
yacht /jɒt/ B1	noun - A medium-sized sailboat or motorboat equipped for cruising or racing.
floss /flɒs/ C1	verb - (Slang) To show off one's wealth or possessions ostentatiously. noun - A soft thread used to clean between the teeth.

Key Grammar Structures

• I went kickboxing

  ➔ Past Simple Tense & 'go + -ing' structure

  ➔ The phrase "went kickboxing" uses the **Past Simple** form of "go" ("went") followed by a **gerund** ("kickboxing") to express engaging in an activity in the past.

• She just bought me Burberry cologne

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'just'

  ➔ The **Present Perfect** tense combined with the adverb "**just**" indicates an action that was completed a very short time ago. In informal English, the auxiliary "have/has" is sometimes omitted.

• I told them get out the yo

  ➔ Verb + Object + Bare Infinitive (informal)

  ➔ This structure, "tell + object + **bare infinitive** (verb without 'to')", is common in informal English, conveying a direct command or instruction. The standard form would be "I told them **to get** out."

• Spendin' time and I get it

  ➔ Gerund as a Noun/Subject (informal)

  ➔ The word "**Spendin'**" is an informal abbreviation of "spending," which functions as a **gerund** (a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun). Here, it acts as the subject or main activity being discussed.

• can you stop that callin' my line?

  ➔ Gerund after the verb 'stop'

  ➔ The verb "**stop**" is typically followed by a **gerund** ("callin'", informally "calling") when referring to the cessation of an action. This is a common verb pattern where the gerund functions as the object of the verb.

• but Henry be on it

  ➔ Habitual 'be' (AAVE)

  ➔ The use of "**be**" (instead of "is" or "are") after a subject to signify a **habitual** or recurring action, state, or characteristic is a feature of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

• She still let me tap it

  ➔ Causative Verb 'let' + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The verb "**let**" is a **causative verb**, meaning it indicates that someone allows or permits something to happen. It is always followed by an object ("me") and then a **bare infinitive** ("tap" – the verb without "to").

• I gotta dissect whenever she speak

  ➔ Informal 'gotta' & Subordinating Conjunction 'whenever'

  ➔ "**Gotta**" is an informal contraction of "have to," expressing obligation or necessity. "**Whenever**" is a **subordinating conjunction** that means "every time that" or "at any time that," introducing a dependent clause.

• make me feel like a child

  ➔ Causative Verb 'make' + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The verb "**make**" is a **causative verb** that indicates forcing or causing someone to do something. It is followed by an object ("me") and then a **bare infinitive** ("feel" – the verb without "to").

• a young nigga done flew it

  ➔ 'Done' as an Auxiliary Verb (AAVE)

  ➔ In African American Vernacular English (AAVE), "**done**" can function as an **auxiliary verb** before a main verb to emphasize the **completion** of an action, or that it was performed thoroughly or unexpectedly.