Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the energetic world of "Left Cheek, Right Cheek" by Tay Money and YNW Melly, a vibrant trap track perfect for exploring modern hip-hop slang and fast-paced lyrical delivery in English. Its straightforward party theme makes the language accessible, while the artists' distinct flows offer a great way to understand diverse vocal styles in rap.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cheek /tʃiːk/ A1 |
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ass /æs/ A2 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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earthquake /ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/ B2 |
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brazy /ˈbreɪ.zi/ C1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1 |
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replacement /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ B1 |
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money /ˈmʌn.i/ A1 |
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neck /nɛk/ A1 |
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fresh /frɛʃ/ B1 |
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flex /flɛks/ B2 |
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trippin /ˈtrɪp.ɪŋ/ C1 |
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spine /spaɪn/ B1 |
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paint /peɪnt/ A2 |
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illustrate /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/ B2 |
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laugh /læf/ A1 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2 |
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hoe /hoʊ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I just wanna know, can you come make your ass shake?
➔ Modal verb + bare infinitive (can + base verb); question formation; ellipsis of 'to' before 'make'.
➔ The word "can" is a modal verb expressing ability/permission. "make" is a bare infinitive (no "to") because it follows the modal.
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If she act up, she can get a replacement.
➔ First conditional (if + present simple, will/can + base verb); modal verb 'can' for possibility.
➔ The clause "If she act up" uses the present simple after "if" to talk about a real possibility. "can get" shows ability/possibility.
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Do what I want, your bitch get told.
➔ Imperative sentence; elliptical passive voice (get + past participle) without a subject.
➔ The verb "Do" starts an imperative. "get told" is a colloquial passive construction meaning "be told".
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It's 9:59 and Melvin on time.
➔ Simple present (It is) with time expression; present simple used for scheduled events.
➔ "It's" is a contraction of "It is". The present simple is used to state the current time as a fact.
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Put dick in her ribs, tuck into her spine.
➔ Imperative mood; two base‑form verbs linked by a comma, each commanding an action.
➔ "Put" and "tuck" are bare infinitives used as commands; the subject "you" is implied.
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Bitch finna eat dick off dinner plate.
➔ Use of "finna" (going to) for near‑future intention; colloquial future construction.
➔ "finna" is a slang contraction of "fixing to" meaning "about to"; it introduces a planned action.
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He ain't got no money, why the fuck he tryna date me?
➔ Negative contraction "ain't" + double negative; informal present progressive "tryna" (trying to).
➔ "ain't" replaces "is not/has not" in colloquial speech. "got no" creates a double negative, intensifying the negation. "tryna" = "trying to".
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He trippin', let that man go.
➔ Present participle used as a colloquial adjective "trippin'"; imperative "let" with bare infinitive.
➔ "trippin'" (short for "tripping") describes someone acting irrationally. "let" is an imperative verb followed by the bare infinitive "that man go".
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