Napoleon – English Lyrics

• By: $uicideboy$

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the gritty world of $uicideboy$ with 'Napoleon,' a track packed with dark energy and rebellious confidence. By exploring the lyrics, you'll gain insight into the duo's experiences with addiction, their New Orleans roots, and their unapologetic approach to life, all while expanding your understanding of contemporary hip-hop language and themes.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
victim /ˈvɪktəm/ B1	noun - a person harmed or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event
river /ˈrɪvər/ A2	noun - a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
dodge /dɒdʒ/ B1	verb - move suddenly and quickly to avoid someone or something
storm /stɔːrm/ B1	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
splittin /ˈsplɪtɪn/ B2	verb - to divide something into two or more parts
rugged /ˈrʌɡɪd/ B2	adjective - having a rough, uneven surface
mindset /ˈmaɪndset/ B2	noun - the established set of attitudes held by someone
slippin /ˈslɪpɪn/ B1	verb - to slide or move smoothly along a surface
demons /ˈdiːmənz/ B2	noun - evil spirits
simping /ˈsɪmpɪŋ/ C1	verb - (slang) to show excessive admiration or attention to someone, especially a woman, in the hope of gaining their favor
glitch /ɡlɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment
algorithm /ˈælgərɪðəm/ C1	noun - a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer
beef /biːf/ B2	noun - a serious disagreement or quarrel
crash /kræʃ/ B1	verb - to collide violently or break into pieces
lapping /ˈlæpɪŋ/ B2	verb - to run or move around something repeatedly
reppin /ˈrepɪn/ C1	verb - (slang) representing or supporting

Key Grammar Structures

• I got that Henny in my system

  ➔ Present Simple for habitual actions/states

  ➔ The phrase 'I got' here is a colloquial way of saying 'I have' indicating a current state or possession of the alcohol in their system. It expresses a continuous condition.

• Somebody 'bout to be my victim

  ➔ Contraction ('bout for about) and future intention (going to)

  ➔ The contraction "'bout" for "about" is common in informal speech and lyrics. "'bout to be" is a contraction of "about to be", which signifies an imminent future action or event.

• Seventh Ward swervin', dodgin' potholes, curbstompin' m-boxes

  ➔ Present Participle (-ing) for ongoing actions

  ➔ The use of '-ing' forms here creates a vivid, dynamic sense of action, portraying the rapper's movements and activities in real-time as they are happening or being described in a fluid manner.

• Them Roxys, Lawd, it's been a while, since I been jaw dropped, outfoxed, shit

  ➔ Colloquialisms ('Them' for 'Those', 'Lawd' for 'Lord', 'been' for 'have been')

  ➔ The line is packed with informal language and contractions common in rap. "Them" is used instead of "those" for emphasis. "Lawd" is a casual pronunciation of "Lord." "been" without "have" is a common colloquial omission.

• Ashtray livin' and I'm spendin' no buts

  ➔ Gerund as noun (livin') and double negative (no buts)

  ➔ 'Livin'' is a gerund used colloquially as a noun referring to a lifestyle. "Spendin' no buts" uses a double negative for emphasis, meaning "spending without any reservations or objections."

• Bucktown bound and I'm all down for the cut

  ➔ Adverbial phrase ('bound') and idiomatic expression ('all down for')

  ➔ "Bound" here functions adverbially, indicating direction or destination. "All down for" is an idiom meaning to be fully supportive of or willing to participate in something.

• Louisiana born, grey bandana sworn in

  ➔ Past Participle used adjectivally (born, sworn)

  ➔ The past participles 'born' and 'sworn' are used here to describe the subject (the rapper). 'Born' indicates their origin, and 'sworn in' implies a commitment or loyalty, often to a group or lifestyle.

• Bitch, you 'bout to die, if I see ya shit grinnin'

  ➔ Conditional clause (if) and informal possessive ('ya')

  ➔ This is a conditional sentence (Type 1) expressing a real or possible situation. "'bout to die" is a colloquialism for "about to die." "ya" is a common informal shortening of "your."

• I might need some 'roids just to hold up my wrist

  ➔ Modal verb 'might' for possibility and colloquialism ('roids for steroids)

  ➔ "Might" expresses a possibility or uncertainty. "'Roids" is a common slang term for steroids, often used to imply increased physical strength or a certain lifestyle.

• They want that smoke

  ➔ Idiomatic expression ('want smoke')

  ➔ In this context, "want that smoke" is slang for wanting conflict, a fight, or trouble. It implies a desire for confrontation.