MOONLIGHT – English Lyrics

• By: XXXTENTACION

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into XXXTENTACION's "Moonlight" to experience a blend of melodic rap and introspective lyrics. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of fame and solitude through its metaphorical use of language. The simple yet evocative chorus and verses make it an accessible piece for English language learners to grasp contemporary slang and emotional expression in music.

[English]

Yeah!

...

Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, moonlight

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, moonlight

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Feel like I'm destined

I don't need no Smith & Wesson, no

Boy, who you testin'?

Fuck a Scantron, here's your lesson, oh

Knife in intestine

Takin' shots at all your bredrin, no

Feel like I'm damaged

Girl, I know you fuckin' planned this

All alone, call my phone, make me feel right

Girl, you know when you call, make me feel right

All alone, call my phone, make me feel right

Girl, you know when you call, make me feel right

Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, moonlight

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, uh, moonlight, uh

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

Spotlight, moonlight

Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right

Shawty look good in the moonlight

All these pussy niggas so bad mind

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
moonlight /ˈmuːnlaɪt/ A1	noun - the light from the moon
trippin /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/ B1	verb - to behave in an irrational or confused manner
mood /muːd/ A2	noun - a temporary state of mind or feeling
shawty /ˈʃɔːrti/ B2	noun - a term of endearment for a young, attractive person
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or a low standard
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers
destined /ˈdestɪnd/ B2	adjective - certain to happen or intended for a particular purpose
damaged /ˈdæmɪdʒd/ B1	adjective - harmed or impaired in function or quality
planned /plænd/ A2	verb - to make preparations for an event or activity
alone /əˈloʊn/ A1	adjective - without others; solitary
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak to someone on the telephone
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or appropriate
lesson /ˈlesən/ A2	noun - something learned or taught

Key Grammar Structures

• Nigga, why you trippin'? Get your mood right, uh

  ➔ Present continuous with 'be' + verb-ing

  ➔ The phrase 'you trippin'' uses the present continuous to describe an action happening now or a temporary situation. Here, it implies the person is currently acting irrationally.

• Shawty look good in the moonlight

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The verb 'look' is in the simple present tense, indicating a general truth or habitual action. Here, it suggests that the person always looks good in the moonlight.

• All these pussy niggas so bad mind

  ➔ Present simple with 'so' for emphasis

  ➔ The use of 'so' before 'bad mind' emphasizes the degree of the adjective. It highlights how extremely bad-minded these people are.

• Feel like I'm destined

  ➔ Present simple with 'feel like'

  ➔ The phrase 'feel like' is used to express a personal feeling or opinion. Here, it conveys the speaker's belief that they are destined for something.

• I don't need no Smith & Wesson, no

  ➔ Double negative for emphasis

  ➔ The double negative 'don't need no' is used for emphasis, though it is grammatically incorrect in standard English. It strongly asserts the speaker's lack of need for a Smith & Wesson.

• Boy, who you testin'?

  ➔ Present continuous question

  ➔ The question 'who you testin'' uses the present continuous to ask about an action happening now. It challenges the person being addressed about their current behavior.

• Fuck a Scantron, here's your lesson, oh

  ➔ Imperative mood with profanity

  ➔ The phrase 'Fuck a Scantron' uses the imperative mood with profanity to express strong emotion or frustration. It serves as a forceful statement or command.

• All alone, call my phone, make me feel right

  ➔ Imperative mood with 'call'

  ➔ The verb 'call' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command. It instructs the listener to take action and call the speaker's phone.