Lyrics & Translation
Explore the playful side of English with Tyga's 'Mrs. Bubblegum.' This song is a great way to learn modern slang and cultural references within a fun, upbeat hip-hop track. Its connection to the 2000s hit 'Laffy Taffy' also offers a glimpse into the evolution of rap lyrics and themes. What makes this song special is its unapologetically fun and over-the-top celebration of a carefree lifestyle, making it a unique and energetic language-learning experience.
Key Vocabulary
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bitches /ˈbɪtʃɪz/ B2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1 |
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chains /tʃeɪnz/ B1 |
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neck /nɛk/ A2 |
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karats /ˈkærəts/ B2 |
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millionaire /ˌmɪljəˈnɛr/ B2 |
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rapper /ˈræpər/ B2 |
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blindfold /ˈblaɪn.foʊld/ B2 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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ass /æs/ B1 |
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nasty /ˈnæsti/ B1 |
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drop /drɑp/ A2 |
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coupe /kuːp/ B2 |
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bop /bɑp/ B2 |
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bougie /ˈbuːʒi/ C1 |
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ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ B2 |
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married /ˈmær.id/ A2 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm a Black millionaire, **** what the haters say
➔ Present simple (affirmative) with contraction
➔ The verb "am" in "I'm" expresses the present simple linking verb.
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I get hotter by the day
➔ Comparative adjective + adverbial phrase of time
➔ The comparative "hotter" is modified by the time phrase "by the day".
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Lock her with the blindfold but I don't go on blind dates
➔ Coordinating conjunction "but" linking two independent clauses; negative present simple
➔ The word "but" contrasts the two actions, and "don't" shows negation in the present simple.
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If I fall asleep, I lock all my chains in the safe
➔ First conditional (if + present simple, main clause with present simple)
➔ "If" introduces the condition, and the verb "fall" is in the present simple.
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First thing in the mornin', tell that bitch she gotta skate
➔ Imperative sentence; colloquial modal "gotta" = "has to"
➔ The verb "tell" is an imperative; "gotta" functions like "has to".
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Don't be mad at me
➔ Negative imperative; auxiliary "do" + base verb
➔ "Don't" is the contracted form of "do not", used to give a negative command.
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You ain't my girlfriend
➔ Negative present simple with non‑standard contraction "ain't"
➔ "ain't" replaces "am not/is not/are not" in informal speech.
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My type of bitch that don't even say "Hello"
➔ Relative clause with "that" + present simple negative
➔ The relative pronoun "that" introduces the clause "don't even say 'Hello'".
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