Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic world of Atlanta trap with Quavo and Lil Baby's "Legends." This powerful track offers a unique opportunity to learn English through the lens of modern hip-hop, featuring genuine street vernacular and vivid storytelling. Discover how these artists skillfully combine their distinct flows and lyrical prowess to narrate their journeys from struggle to superstardom, making "Legends" not just a song, but a compelling lesson in resilience and ambition.
Key Vocabulary
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hustler /ˈhʌslər/ B1 |
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absorb /əbˈsɔːrb/ B2 |
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flawless /ˈflɔːləs/ B1 |
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trenches /ˈtrɛntʃɪz/ B1 |
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dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ B1 |
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hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ B2 |
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inductive /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ C1 |
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bulletproof /ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf/ B2 |
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identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/ B1 |
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childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ A2 |
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insured /ɪnˈʃʊrd/ B1 |
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neighbors /ˈneɪbərz/ A1 |
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legend /ˈlɛdʒənd/ A2 |
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dumb /dʌm/ A1 |
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bless /blɛs/ A2 |
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gangster /ˈɡaŋstər/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I KNOW THIS SHIT DIFFERENT, DON'T RECORD IT
➔ Present simple tense with 'know' and imperative mood with 'don't record'
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 'know' to express a habitual truth, and the imperative mood with 'don't record' to give a direct command.
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ME AND WHITE BOYS TALKIN' BILLIES
➔ Subject pronoun 'me' and present continuous tense with 'talkin''
➔ The sentence uses the subject pronoun 'me' as part of the compound subject and the present continuous tense with 'talkin'' to describe an action happening now.
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I'M FROM THE TRENCHES, BREAK BILLS, NOT NO BRITCHES
➔ Present simple tense with 'am' and parallel structure with 'break...not no...'
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 'am' to state a fact about the speaker's origin, and parallel structure with 'break...not no...' to emphasize contrast.
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I HIT IT, DISMISS IT THEN DAB LIKE I'M QUAVO
➔ Simple past tense with 'hit' and 'dismiss', and present simple with 'dab'
➔ The sentence uses the simple past tense with 'hit' and 'dismiss' to describe completed actions, and the present simple with 'dab' to describe a habitual action.
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SUPER SMART, WHEN IT'S TIME, I GO DUMB-DUMB
➔ Comma splice and present simple tense with 'go'
➔ The sentence uses a comma splice to join two independent clauses and the present simple tense with 'go' to describe a habitual action.
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I'M A LEGEND 'ROUND THERE WHERE I COME FROM
➔ Present simple tense with 'am' and relative clause with 'where'
➔ The sentence uses the present simple tense with 'am' to state a fact and a relative clause with 'where' to provide additional information about the location.
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FREE LIL DURK, NEED TRUMP TO GET HIM PARDONED
➔ Imperative mood with 'need' and passive voice with 'get...pardoned'
➔ The sentence uses the imperative mood with 'need' to express a strong request and the passive voice with 'get...pardoned' to focus on the action rather than the doer.
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