Left, Right – English Lyrics

• By: Lil Tecca

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the swagger and confidence of Lil Tecca's "Left, Right," a standout track from *We Love You Tecca*. Delve into the catchy lyrics and upbeat rhythm, perfect for understanding the themes of fame, relationships, and self-assuredness in contemporary hip-hop. Discover how Tecca's unique flow and engaging beat make this song a memorable experience.

[English]

He dead right (Go 'head, O)

Catch that nigga on sight (Danny, I see you) ayy

Left, right, left, right

I'm the reason why your nigga left right, he left, right

I told him, you my bitch, he took a step right, step right

He know that I'm that nigga, so he left, yeah, he left, yeah

He dead right, he dead right

B.B. Simon on my waist dancin', yeah, I'm a star

And I step up in the party, everybody goin' wild

And my patience made my talent, yeah, I know it took a while

Yeah, I been doin' this rapping shit, lil' bitch, I did it all, yeah

Yeah, she goin', she goin', she goin' for it all

I don't ask her what she wanna do, I know she with it all

Bitch, I'm feelin' like LaMelo, all I wanna do is ball

And you wanna talk to me? All you gotta do is call, yeah

Left, right, left, right

I'm the reason why your nigga left right, he left, right

I told him, you my bitch, he took a step right, step right

He know that I'm that nigga, so he left, yeah, he left, yeah

He dead right, he dead right

B.B. Simon on my waist dancin', yeah, I'm a star

And I step up in the party, everybody goin' wild

And my patience made my talent, yeah, I know it took a while

Yeah, I been doin' this rapping shit, lil' bitch, I did it all, yeah

Black, white, black, white, what you want? Yeah

You can get that TEC, nigga, you can get that punch, yeah

Ray gun like Call of Duty, you get hit, you done, yeah

One life, one phone call, right before lunch, yeah

You don't know me, you just know what I have done, yeah

You don't know where I'm from, you don't know where I begun

There's some niggas that can't leave they house without bringin' the gun

But my fans got me right, so I know where I belong, yeah

Left, right, left, right

I'm the reason why your nigga left right, he left, right

I told him, you my bitch, he took a step right, step right

He know that I'm that nigga, so he left, yeah, he left, yeah

He dead right, he dead right

B.B. Simon on my waist dancin', yeah, I'm a star

And I step up in the party, everybody goin' wild

And my patience made my talent, yeah, I know it took a while

Yeah, I been doin' this rapping shit, lil' bitch, I did it all, yeah

Waist dancin', I'm a star, yeah

Everybody goin' wild, yeah

Everybody goin' wild, yeah

Now they callin' my phone, yeah

Left, right, left, right

I'm the reason why your nigga left right, he left, right

I told him, you my bitch, he took a step right, step right

He know that I'm that nigga, so he left, yeah, he left, yeah

He dead right, he dead right

B.B. Simon on my waist dancin', yeah, I'm a star

And I step up in the party, everybody goin' wild

And my patience made my talent, yeah, I know it took a while

Yeah, I been doin' this rapping shit, lil' bitch, I did it all, yeah

I'm the reason why your nigga left, why he left, right

I'm the reason why your nigga left, why he left, right

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dead /dɛd/ A1	adjective - no longer alive
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or appropriate
left /lɛft/ A1	noun - the side of the body that is opposite the right side
step /stɛp/ A2	noun - a movement made by lifting the foot verb - to move by lifting the foot and putting it down again
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a famous or talented performer
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering for celebration verb - to enjoy oneself at a social gathering
wild /waɪld/ A2	adjective - untamed; uncontrolled
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ B2	noun - the ability to wait calmly for something
talent /ˈtælənt/ B2	noun - a natural ability to do something well
rap /ræp/ B2	noun - a style of music with spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics verb - to perform rap music
ball /bɔːl/ B1	noun - a round object used in games
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak to someone on the phone noun - a phone conversation
gun /gʌn/ A2	noun - a weapon that shoots bullets
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of a living being
phone /foʊn/ A1	noun - a device used for voice communication verb - to contact someone by telephone
fans /fænz/ A2	noun - people who admire and support a performer or team
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ B1	verb - to be rightly placed or suited
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause or explanation for an event or belief verb - to think, understand, or form judgments logically

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm a star

  ➔ Simple present with the verb "to be" (contraction)

  ➔ The subject "I" is linked to the complement "star" by the verb "'m" (short for "am").

• He know that I'm that nigga

  ➔ Simple present with a that‑clause as object

  ➔ "know" takes a "that"‑clause: "that I'm that nigga" explains what he knows.

• You can get that TEC, nigga, you can get that punch, yeah

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + base verb (ability/possibility)

  ➔ "can" expresses that the subject "you" has the ability or permission to "get" something.

• All you gotta do is call, yeah

  ➔ Infinitive clause after "all ... do is" (expressing necessity)

  ➔ "gonna" is colloquial for "got to"; the structure "All you gotta do is + infinitive" means the only required action is "call".

• I don't ask her what she wanna do

  ➔ Negative present simple + indirect question (what + clause)

  ➔ "don't ask" is the negative form of "ask"; the clause "what she wanna do" is an indirect question functioning as the object.

• He know that I'm that nigga, so he left, yeah, he left, yeah

  ➔ Coordinating conjunction "so" to show cause‑effect

  ➔ "so" links the two clauses, indicating that because he knows, the result is "he left".

• And my patience made my talent, yeah, I know it took a while

  ➔ Past simple "made" and past perfect "took" to describe completed actions

  ➔ "made" (past simple) shows an action that created something; "took" (past simple) indicates the duration needed.

• One life, one phone call, right before lunch, yeah

  ➔ Parallel noun phrases separated by commas (enumeration)

  ➔ The nouns "life", "phone call", and "lunch" are listed in a parallel structure to emphasize simultaneity.