Lollipop – English Lyrics

• By: Lil Wayne, Static

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of American hip-hop and R&B with Lil Wayne's iconic hit, "Lollipop" featuring Static Major. This song is a fantastic way to engage with the English language through its catchy, repetitive chorus and clever, metaphorical lyrics. You can learn contemporary slang, understand colloquial expressions, and appreciate the creative wordplay that's a hallmark of Lil Wayne's style. Its unforgettable melody and significant cultural impact make "Lollipop" a special and enjoyable track for language learners to explore.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste like that of sugar
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to come into or be in contact with (something)
lady /ˈleɪdi/ A1	noun - a woman
swag /swæɡ/ B2	noun - stylish confidence
hair /heər/ A1	noun - the mass of filaments growing from the skin of mammals
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
words /wɜːdz/ A1	noun - a unit of language
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - let or allow (something) to fall or hang down loosely
hot /hɒt/ A1	adjective - having a high degree of heat or a high temperature
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ B2	noun - a repayment of a sum of money verb - pay back (money)
bed /bed/ A1	noun - a piece of furniture for sleep or rest
lick /lɪk/ B1	verb - pass the tongue over (something) so as to taste, moisten, or clean it
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - an association of people united by a common interest or activity.
bottles /ˈbɒtlz/ A1	noun - a container, typically made of glass or plastic and with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids or other substances.
thug /θʌɡ/ B2	noun - a violent or aggressive person, especially a criminal.

Key Grammar Structures

• She say I'm li-li-li-li-like a lollipop.

  ➔ Present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase uses the present simple tense to express a general truth or habitual action.

• Shawty wanna' thug, bottles in the club.

  ➔ Informal contraction and slang.

  ➔ The use of 'wanna' is an informal contraction of 'want to', common in spoken English.

• I make her feel right when it's wrong like lyin'.

  ➔ Conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase uses a conditional clause to express a situation that depends on another.

• And I made that jump, like jerp jerp.

  ➔ Past simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action in the past.

• Shawty need a refund, needa bring that back.

  ➔ Colloquial language and informal structure.

  ➔ The phrase uses informal language to convey a casual tone.

• Call me, so I can make it for ya.

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a command or request.

• I said uh-hm I like that.

  ➔ Reported speech.

  ➔ The phrase uses reported speech to convey what someone has said.