Light Show – English Lyrics

• By: DaBaby
• Album: God's Work: Resurrected

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the early sound of DaBaby with "Light Show," a powerful track from his 'God's Work Resurrected' mixtape. This song offers a raw glimpse into his ambitious beginnings, showcasing the lyrical flow and thematic elements that would define his later career. Learning English through "Light Show" can help users understand colloquial expressions related to hustle, success, and self-assertion, making it a dynamic entry point into the language of modern hip-hop.

[English]

Sean

Yeah (Firzt on the track)

Yeah

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (What you got? Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided (Ayo)

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

So much gold wrapped 'round my neck, I look like Mr. T (Ayy)

I say this with all due respect, you not fuckin' with me (No)

I need somebody to help me, I'm havin' a problem (Hey)

Like should I just put on my gold,

or should I wear the diamonds? (Diam')

When I pull up on them hoes, I got all of 'em smilin' (Skrrt)

Run up that check with my bros and then we gon' divide it (Break)

I promise that I'll never fold, 'cause a young nigga solid

(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

And wherever a young nigga go, I'ma always be shinin' (Hey)

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (What you got? Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided (Ayo)

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga be on the grind

(Be on the grind)

She saw them real VVSs and young nigga be on her mind

(On her mind, yeah)

Hold lot of ice on my body,

be careful, don't slip on the water (Water)

Lookin' like I'm from Miami,

they think a young nigga from Florida (Yeah)

Only young nigga in Charlotte,

that's rockin' a whole lot of diamonds (Diam')

You'd make yourself mighty too if your Cuban link cost $20,000 (Racks)

Got the same jewelry as Future, this chain was made by Avianne (Yeah)

Whole lot of niggas was sleepin', I had to get up and remind 'em that

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (What you got? Yeah)

Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided (Ayo)

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

...

Key Grammar Structures

• I got a, I got a, I got a whole lot of diamonds (Yeah)

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I got a' repeated three times emphasizes possession and is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred in the past and has results in the present.

• Whole lot of gold on my neck, so a young nigga shinin' (Shine)

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'a young nigga shinin'' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now, emphasizing the ongoing state of shining.

• Add up the check with my niggas and we undivided

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase 'add up the check' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general action.

• And I'ma make niggas respect it, a young nigga grindin' (Hey)

  ➔ Future Intentional (Going to)

  ➔ The phrase 'I'ma make' is a colloquial form of 'I am going to', indicating a future intention or plan.

• So much gold wrapped 'round my neck, I look like Mr. T (Ayy)

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Adverbial Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'so much gold wrapped 'round my neck' uses an adverbial phrase to modify the present simple verb 'look', describing the extent of the gold.