man made – English Lyrics

• By: Roddy Ricch
• Album: LIVE LIFE FAST

Lyrics & Translation

Explore Roddy Ricch's fierce track 'Man Made,' where he declares his independence and self-made success. Dive into the lyrics to uncover his message of authenticity and hard work, and discover the unique production elements that make this song a standout in his discography.

[English]

Poured up off this syrup, I ain't even think about coughin'

Told her, "You not my only bitch, I probably got some more options"

Better keep that shit proper, better watch your tongue when you talk to me

'Cause I get turned off, had to see a lot of niggas sacrifice, I had to see a lot of niggas cross me

If I tell you I love you, I mean it, you know you can't tell me I ain't tried

All these bitches with they mixed feelings always tryna fuck up the vibe

I work from Monday to Monday, always gon' listen to what my granny say

Proud of myself 'cause I'm self-made, a lot of you niggas is man-made

My niggas say I been hot too long, I probably caught a fever

I get all this guala, look out for my people, I look out for the evils

If a nigga a fraud and he X-ed his self out, then I probably ain't need him

Bulletproof on the motherfuckin' diesel, jumpsuit like Evel Knievel

Bought a fresh Kelly bag for a diva, make a hundred million dollars off Vida

I can never keep all of this shit to myself, so that's why I ain't put on no shelf

I do this shit for my motherfuckin' city, you know how I'm comin'

Especially when they actin' too funny

I get the same love from the crib even when I go out to London

I be kickin' shit like kung-fu, keep the green on my like Jumanji

We got a couple hoes out in Trinidad, we don't fumble bags, we ain't clumsy

I done already told you that I work hard from a Monday to a Monday

In a Maybach-Maybach, fuckin' with some Gunplay

Poured up off this syrup, I ain't even think about coughin'

Told her, "You not my only bitch, I probably got some more options"

Better keep that shit proper, better watch your tongue when you talk to me

'Cause I get turned off, had to see a lot of niggas sacrifice, I had to see a lot of niggas cross me

If I tell you I love you, I mean it, you know you can't tell me I ain't tried

All these bitches with they mixed feelings always tryna fuck up the vibe

I work from Monday to Monday, always gon' listen to what my granny say

Proud of myself 'cause I'm self-made, a lot of you niggas is man-made

Take a bitch out different coast-es, I was on a private 'fore COVID (Ayy)

When we slide to the Lear, either I'ma Maybach or I'ma Rolls it

We Givenchy all the way down to the toes, this a real lifestyle we chose

I keep on my jewelry, she keep on her jewelry whenever we havin' some sex

...

And it's too wet, shawty like X

She get right wet, give her pipe, yes

Told her pop her pussy like a Tesla, can you keep it tighter than my schedule?

God bless a nigga, I'm a great one, I be tired of countin' up these decimals

Poured up off this syrup, I ain't even think about coughin'

Told her, "You not my only bitch, I probably got some more options"

Better keep that shit proper, better watch your tongue when you talk to me

'Cause I get turned off, had to see a lot of niggas sacrifice, I had to see a lot of niggas cross me

If I tell you I love you, I mean it, you know you can't tell me I ain't tried

All these bitches with they mixed feelings always tryna fuck up the vibe

I work from Monday to Monday, always gon' listen to what my granny say

Proud of myself 'cause I'm self-made, a lot of you niggas is man-made

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to exert effort in order to do or make something noun - activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
niggas /ˈnɪɡəz/ C2	noun - offensive term for a black person
man-made /ˌmænˈmeɪd/ B1	adjective - made by humans rather than existing naturally
bitch /bɪtʃ/ C2	noun - a derogatory term for a woman
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection. verb - feel deep affection for (someone).
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction.
granny /ˈɡræni/ A1	noun - grandmother
self-made /ˌselfˈmeɪd/ B2	adjective - having become successful or rich through one's own efforts.
evils /ˈiːvlz/ B2	noun - profound immorality; wickedness.
fraud /frɔːd/ B2	noun - wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
diesel /ˈdiːzl/ B1	noun - a type of fuel used in certain engines.
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - feel deep affection for (someone).
jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ A2	noun - personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metals.
sex /seks/ B1	noun - either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and most other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
Tesla /ˈteslə/ B1	noun - electric car company
schedule /ˈʃedjuːl/ B1	noun - a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
decimals /ˈdesɪməlz/ B1	noun - a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten.

Key Grammar Structures

• If I tell you I love you, I mean it, you know you can't tell me I ain't tried

  ➔ Zero Conditional; Modal verb (can't)

  ➔ The clause "If I tell you I love you" uses the zero conditional (if + present simple, present simple) to express a general truth. The modal verb "can't" shows impossibility.

• I work from Monday to Monday, always gon' listen to what my granny say

  ➔ Present Simple for habitual actions; 'Going to' future (gon')

  ➔ The verb "work" in "I work from Monday to Monday" is in the present simple to describe a regular routine. "gon' listen" is a colloquial contraction of "going to listen", indicating a planned future action.

• Had to see a lot of niggas sacrifice, I had to see a lot of niggas cross me

  ➔ Past modal "had to" for past obligation

  ➔ The phrase "had to" expresses that the speaker was forced or required to do something in the past.

• Proud of myself 'cause I'm self-made, a lot of you niggas is man-made

  ➔ Be + past participle as adjective (self-made); subject‑verb agreement error (is vs. are)

  ➔ "I'm self-made" uses the past participle "self-made" as an adjective after the verb "be". In "a lot of you niggas is man-made", the verb "is" should agree with the plural subject "you niggas" (correct form: "are").

• I be tired of countin' up these decimals

  ➔ Gerund after preposition "of"; informal use of "be" for present simple

  ➔ The preposition "of" is followed by the gerund "countin'" (counting). The speaker uses "I be" as a colloquial present‑simple form, which is non‑standard English.

• I can never keep all of this shit to myself, so that's why I ain't put on no shelf

  ➔ Modal verb "can" + negative adverb "never"; double negative (ain't ... no)

  ➔ The modal "can" expresses ability, and the adverb "never" adds a total negative meaning. The phrase "ain't put on no shelf" uses a double negative, which is common in informal speech but non‑standard.

• Bulletproof on the motherfuckin' diesel, jumpsuit like Evel Knievel

  ➔ Simile using "like"; noun phrase as complement

  ➔ The word "like" introduces a simile: "jumpsuit like Evel Knievel" compares the jumpsuit to the famous stunt performer Evel Knievel.

• Take a bitch out different coast‑es, I was on a private 'fore COVID

  ➔ Past simple "was" for past state; contracted "'fore" = "before"

  ➔ The verb "was" places the action in the past, indicating a previous condition. "'fore" is an informal contraction of "before", used here to mean "before COVID".