Lyrics & Translation
Explore the intense world of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Kickboxer," a track that combines raw energy with deep metaphors about life's struggles. By dissecting its hard-hitting lyrics and trap-inspired sound, you'll gain insight into the artist's battle for survival and the deeper meanings hidden beneath the surface, offering a unique perspective on overcoming adversity.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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kickboxing /kɪkˌbɒksɪŋ/ B1 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A2 |
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racks /ræks/ B2 |
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slimy /ˈslaɪmi/ B1 |
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zone /zəʊn/ A2 |
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gutter /ˈɡʌtər/ B1 |
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lure /lʊər/ B2 |
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reload /ˌriːˈləʊd/ B1 |
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tight /taɪt/ A2 |
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bright /braɪt/ A1 |
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kick /kɪk/ A1 |
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manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ B1 |
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dissect /dɪˈsekt/ C1 |
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child /tʃaɪld/ A1 |
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challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ A2 |
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trial /ˈtraɪəl/ B1 |
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yacht /jɒt/ B2 |
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hotboxing /ˈhɒtˌbɒksɪŋ/ C1 |
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classy /ˈklɑːsi/ B2 |
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cribs /krɪbz/ C1 |
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mamba /ˈmæmbə/ B2 |
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llama /ˈlɑːmə/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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H2, I'm a double O, I went kickboxing
➔ Past Simple; Phrasal Verb/Verbification; Slang/Jargon
➔ “I went kickboxing” uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action. “Kickboxing” here functions as a verb made from a noun, describing the activity. “Double O” is a common reference to a “00” agent (like James Bond) implying high-level or elite status.
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Racks go call my phone, he told me, 'Top, you just too slimy, slam'
➔ Non-standard Subject-Verb Agreement; Adverb of Degree; Direct Speech
➔ “Racks go call” exhibits non-standard subject-verb agreement (should be “Racks call” or “Racks come calling”), common in informal English and AAVE, where the plural subject “racks” (money) is followed by the base form of the verb “go.” “Too slimy” uses “too” to express an excessive negative quality, meaning overly cunning or greedy.
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I got these hoes runnin' 'round in thongs
➔ Causative Verb Construction; Informal Contraction
➔ “I got these hoes runnin'” is a causative construction, meaning “I caused/made these women to run.” “Got” here implies influence or control. “Runnin' 'round” is an informal, colloquial abbreviation of “running around.”
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Bro, go smoke out the pound, I'ma lay it right down
➔ Informal Imperative; Informal Contraction; Phrasal Verbs
➔ “Go smoke out the pound” is an informal command for someone to smoke a large amount of marijuana (“a pound”). “I'ma” is a common contraction of “I am going to,” indicating future action. “Lay it right down” can mean to relax or to address something decisively.
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They ain't knockin' my pimpin', she ready to do it
➔ Informal Negation; Informal Present Participle; Idiomatic Expression
➔ “Ain't knockin'” is an informal, non-standard contraction of “are not knocking,” meaning they are not criticizing or disapproving of his “pimpin'” (his confident, attractive style or lifestyle). “Ready to do it” is an idiomatic phrase implying willingness to engage in sexual activity.
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Spendin' time and I get it when I ran into him
➔ Informal Contraction (Present Participle); Idiomatic Phrasal Verb
➔ “Spendin'” is an informal shortening of “spending.” “Ran into him” is an idiomatic phrasal verb meaning to meet someone unexpectedly or by chance.
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This shit ain't enough, make me feel like a child
➔ Informal Negation; Causative Verb; Simile
➔ “Ain't enough” is an informal, non-standard way of saying “is not enough.” The structure “make me feel” indicates that something causes a particular feeling. “Feel like a child” is a simile, suggesting a feeling of inadequacy or powerlessness.
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From my state on a jet, a young nigga done flew it
➔ Non-standard Perfect Aspect; Prepositional Phrase
➔ “Done flew” is characteristic of AAVE, where “done” acts as an auxiliary verb to emphasize the completion of an action, similar to a perfect tense in standard English (e.g., “has flown” or simply “flew”). “On a jet” refers to traveling by private plane.
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Nigga brought up my name, I offed him
➔ Phrasal Verb; Slang Verb
➔ “Brought up my name” means mentioned or discussed his name, often in a negative or challenging context. “Offed him” is a slang term meaning to kill someone.
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