Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Kid Ink's "La La La" and discover how this energetic Hip-Hop/R&B track from his 'Crash Landing' mixtape showcases confident lyricism and a memorable, sing-along hook. Learning the English lyrics will not only expose you to a common slang and attitude in hip-hop culture but also to how simple, repetitive sounds can create a powerful and iconic musical statement.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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player /ˈpleɪər/ A2 |
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vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B1 |
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impaired /ɪmˈpɛrd/ B2 |
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performing /pərˈfɔrmɪŋ/ A2 |
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bang /bæŋ/ A1 |
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singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ A1 |
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pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1 |
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fine /faɪn/ A2 |
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roll /rəʊl/ A1 |
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blow /bləʊ/ A1 |
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space /speɪs/ A1 |
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cop /kɒp/ A2 |
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psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ B1 |
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cloud /klaʊd/ A1 |
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shorty /ˈʃɔrti/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Blunt so thick got it looking like a flare
➔ Reduced Relative Clause/Participle Clause
➔ The phrase 'got it looking...' functions as a reduced relative clause modifying 'blunt'. Instead of saying 'Blunt is so thick *that it* looks like a flare', the 'that it' is omitted, and 'got' acts as a reduced relative pronoun and auxiliary verb.
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I never gave a **** and I really don't care
➔ Present Perfect & Present Simple
➔ "Never gave a ****" uses the present perfect to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to have relevance now (a state of not caring). "Don't care" uses the present simple to express a general truth or habitual action.
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Running circles round you ******
➔ Phrasal Verb & Idiomatic Expression
➔ "Running circles round" is a phrasal verb and an idiomatic expression meaning to easily defeat or outsmart someone. It implies superiority and effortless dominance.
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I look better in the front like a set of veneers
➔ Simile & Comparative Adjective
➔ This line uses a simile ('like a set of veneers') to compare the speaker's appearance to the perfect, artificial look of veneers. 'Better' is a comparative adjective, indicating a higher degree of attractiveness.
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This pack got me singing to the sky light
➔ Gerund as Subject Complement
➔ The phrase 'singing to the sky light' functions as a result of 'This pack'. 'Singing' is a gerund (verb acting as a noun) and describes the effect the pack has on the speaker.
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