Lil Yea – English Lyrics

• By: Kevin Gates
• Album: The Ceremony

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and heartfelt storytelling of Kevin Gates' "Lil Yea." This song offers a unique window into Southern American English and its rich slang, particularly terms of endearment and relationship dynamics. You'll learn how language can convey complex emotions and non-traditional bonds, making it special for its authenticity and cultural depth.

[English]

You already know she 'bout to be with Kevin.

He's actually about to come pick me up right now.

Oh, hell.

I can't stand to see you treated bad

I drop that bag 'bout you

Get a smashed 'bout you

You know you my lil' yea, right?

Even though I'm not your man, you're not my girl

I'ma call you my lil' yea, yea

And I can't stand to see you treated bad

I drop that bag 'bout you, yeah, yeah

Get a smashed 'bout you, you my lil' yea, yea

If you ain't know, you know, we ain't supposed to do, you my yeah, yeah, yeah

Ever say you run along, cash, I bless you with bands you

You could live up by the trap, in my section, I'm yeah, yeah

On the block, I drop the work off

Skirt off (yeah), I got my shirt off

You know I'm yea, yea

I'm 'bout you, I'ma do what I'm supposed to do

You my yeah, yeah, yeah

I don't need the lights, cameras, I will caught you starin' at me

Don't believe in second chances, want you right there, bae, beside me

Had it bad, break from relationship, any better

Tryna get your groove back to swaggin' like you have the best

And I'll get you pregnant, we both grown, we could make plans for action

No games, you say we cannot walk away, I'm on it backwards

Wanna get behind me, yeah, that ass a traffic, love the way you bouncin'

Transaction, you could make me shy, admit it, I'm a little romantic

We could get out of here, I'll take you where I live

I'll freak you right, I will, I'll freak you right, I will

Sit down on the couch, take your shoes off

Let me rub your body, rub your body

Lay down on the couch (yeah), take your shoes off (yeah)

But let me rub your body (yeah), before I turn you on (mwah)

Kiss all in your crack, my tongue all in your ass

Grip your waist and pull you around, right before I dick you down

Even though I'm not your main, you're not my girl

I'ma call you my lil' yea, yea

And I can't stand to see you treated bad

I drop that bag 'bout you, yeah, yeah

Get a smashed 'bout you, you my lil' yea, yea

If you ain't know, you know, we ain't supposed to do, you my yea, yea, yea

Ever say you run along, cash, I bless you with bands

You could (yea, yea, yea) live up by the trap, in my section, I'm yeah, yeah

On the block, I drop the work off

Skirt off (yeah), I got my shirt off

You know I'm yea, yea

I'm 'bout you, I'ma do what I'm supposed to do

You my yeah, yeah, yeah

Feelin' special, yeah, when I'm caressin', bookoo sex appeal

Do vacation, you been several places, like you better here

Let the pressure buildin' up on your shoulders, kiss your bottom lips

Seen your stomach when I'm droppin' low, that's a lot of dick

Face down, make up sex

Choke her while I fuck her, she in love with that

When I'm strokin' in slow motion, grip you from the back

Know that dick done took your soul, you come runnin' back for me, love

Even though I'm not your main, you're not my girl

I'ma call you my lil' yea, yea

And I can't stand to see you treated bad

I drop that bag 'bout you, yeah, yeah

Get a smashed 'bout you, you my lil' yea, yea

If you ain't know, you know, we ain't supposed to do, you my yea, yea, yea

Ever say you run along, cash, I bless you with bands

You could (yea, yea, yea) live up by the trap, in my section, I'm yeah, yeah

On the block, I drop the work off

Skrrt off (yeah), I got my shirt off

You know I'm yea, yea

I'm 'bout you, I'ma do what I'm supposed to do

You my yea, yea, yea

Key Grammar Structures

• You already know she 'bout to be with Kevin.

  ➔ Informal Future ('bout to)

  ➔ 'bout to" is an informal contraction of "about to," used to express an action that is going to happen very soon or is imminent. It's a common feature of colloquial English.

• I can't stand to see you treated bad

  ➔ Can't stand to + Infinitive + Passive Voice

  ➔ "Can't stand to" expresses strong dislike or intolerance for an action. The phrase "treated bad" uses the passive voice (implied "be treated") to show that the subject is receiving the action, not performing it. "Bad" is used informally as an adverb here.

• Even though I'm not your man, you're not my girl

  ➔ Concession Clause (Even though)

  ➔ "Even though" introduces a subordinate clause that presents a fact which makes the main clause seem surprising or unexpected. It shows a contrast between two ideas.

• If you ain't know, you know, we ain't supposed to do

  ➔ Informal Negation ('ain't') + Supposed to

  ➔ 'Ain't' is an informal and non-standard contraction of 'am not,' 'is not,' 'are not,' 'has not,' and 'have not.' "Supposed to" indicates an obligation, expectation, or what is generally believed or intended.

• You could live up by the trap, in my section, I'm yeah, yeah

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Could' (Possibility) + Phrasal Verb 'live up by'

  ➔ 'Could' is used here to express possibility or offer a suggestion. "Live up by" is a colloquial or informal way to indicate living in a specific area or proximity, often implying a certain lifestyle or environment.

• I'ma do what I'm supposed to do

  ➔ Informal Future ('I'ma') + Noun Clause as Object

  ➔ 'I'ma' is an informal contraction of 'I'm going to,' indicating a future intention. The phrase "what I'm supposed to do" functions as a noun clause, serving as the direct object of the verb "do."

• Let me rub your body, rub your body

  ➔ Imperative with 'Let' (Permission/Request)

  ➔ The structure "Let me + base verb" is used to make a request or to ask for permission for the speaker to perform an action.

• Know that dick done took your soul, you come runnin' back for me, love

  ➔ Non-Standard Past Participle ('done took') + Verb + Present Participle ('come runnin')

  ➔ "Done took" is a non-standard form, particularly common in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), where "done" acts as an auxiliary verb to emphasize the completion of an action, replacing the standard "has taken" or "had taken." "Come runnin'" uses a verb of motion followed by a present participle to describe the manner or continuation of the action.

• Do vacation, you been several places, like you better here

  ➔ Ellipsis/Informal Imperative + Informal Present Perfect Simple

  ➔ "Do vacation" is an informal, almost imperative-like phrase implying "let's go on vacation" or "you should go on vacation," using an unusual verb-noun combination. "You been" is an informal shortening of "you have been," using the present perfect simple to refer to experiences up to the present.

• Choke her while I fuck her, she in love with that

  ➔ Conjunction 'While' (Simultaneous Actions) + Phrasal Verb 'in love with'

  ➔ 'While' is a subordinating conjunction used to connect two actions happening at the same time. "In love with" is a common phrasal verb expressing deep affection or strong liking for something or someone.