Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of luxury and extravagance with Tyga Mane's "Ballin'." This track offers a glimpse into the language of high-end hip-hop, where financial success is celebrated through vivid descriptions of opulent spending and a 'no-limits' lifestyle. Perfect for those wanting to expand their understanding of contemporary rap culture and its lyrical expressions of wealth.
Key Vocabulary
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ballin' /ˈbɔːlɪn/ B1 |
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payin' /ˈpeɪɪn/ A2 |
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choosin' /ˈtʃuːzɪn/ A2 |
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callin' /ˈkɔːlɪn/ A1 |
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stain /steɪn/ A2 |
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rinse /rɪns/ A2 |
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alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ B1 |
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cash /kæʃ/ A1 |
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suite /swiːt/ B1 |
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presidential /ˌprezɪˈdenʃəl/ B2 |
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neighbor /ˈneɪbər/ A1 |
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chocolate /ˈtʃɒkələt/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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fighting /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ A2 |
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summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1 |
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winter /ˈwɪntər/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Yeah bitch I'm ballin', bitch I'm ballin'
➔ Present Continuous Tense
➔ The phrase "I'm ballin'" uses the present continuous tense to emphasize an action happening now, highlighting the ongoing nature of the speaker's success or lifestyle.
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Bitch your nigga he ain't ballin', he ain't ballin' like me
➔ Contraction (ain't) and Comparative Structure
➔ The contraction "ain't" is used informally for negation. The phrase "he ain't ballin' like me" uses a comparative structure to contrast the speaker's lifestyle with someone else's.
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Yeah bitches choosin' and they callin' cuz I'm ballin'
➔ Present Progressive with 'cuz' as informal conjunction
➔ The present progressive "choosin'" and "callin'" show ongoing actions. "Cuz" is an informal contraction of 'because', used to explain the reason for the actions.
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I don't even drink but she alcoholic
➔ Contrastive Structure with 'but'
➔ The conjunction 'but' is used to contrast the speaker's habit of not drinking with the woman's alcoholism, highlighting the difference between the two.
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Cash like coke bitches gotta blow it
➔ Simile and Slang Usage
➔ The phrase uses a simile ('like coke') to compare money to cocaine, emphasizing its addictive or valuable nature. 'Bitches gotta blow it' is slang for spending money extravagantly.
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I don't need no interruptions when I'm makin' you moan
➔ Double Negative and Present Progressive
➔ The double negative 'don't need no' is used informally to emphasize the lack of need for interruptions. The present progressive 'makin' you moan' describes an ongoing action.
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Life like chocolate when you're gettin' money
➔ Simile and Present Progressive
➔ The simile 'life like chocolate' compares life to chocolate, suggesting it is sweet or enjoyable when one is making money. 'Gettin' money' uses the present progressive to indicate an ongoing action.
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Bitches fighting for me like it's Jerry Springer
➔ Simile and Present Progressive
➔ The simile 'like it's Jerry Springer' compares the chaotic situation to the dramatic TV show, emphasizing the intensity. 'Fighting for me' uses the present progressive to describe an ongoing action.
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