Nasty Girl – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the provocative world of hip-hop with The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Nasty Girl," a track that showcases explicit lyricism and a star-studded lineup of featured artists. Explore how this song blends sensuality with cultural impact, offering a glimpse into both the musical style of the era and the controversies it sparked.
Key Vocabulary
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girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1 |
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nasty /ˈnæsti/ B1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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ladies /ˈleɪdiz/ A2 |
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strip /strɪp/ B1 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A1 |
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grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2 |
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hips /hɪps/ A2 |
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ass /æs/ B1 |
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sex /sɛks/ A2 |
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pearl /pɜːrl/ B2 |
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jet /dʒɛt/ B1 |
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style /staɪl/ B1 |
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impress /ɪmˈpres/ B2 |
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spark /spɑːrk/ B2 |
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swallow /ˈswɒloʊ/ B2 |
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reach /riːtʃ/ A2 |
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wait /weɪt/ A1 |
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reckless /ˈrɛkləs/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Don't take 'em to the crib unless they bonin'
➔ Negative Imperative + Unless Conditional
➔ Negative command ("Don't take") combined with "unless" to show exception. "'em" = them (pronoun contraction)
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I stay, dressed, to impress
➔ Infinitive of Purpose
➔ "To impress" explains the purpose of staying dressed. Comma separates the adverbial phrase
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This must mean she ain't tryin to wait
➔ Modal Deduction + Contraction
➔ "Must" shows logical conclusion. "Ain't" (informal) = isn't. "Tryin'" = trying (dropping final 'g')
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Gotta love my lil' nasty girl
➔ Double Contraction + Informal Possessive
➔ "Gotta" = got to (obligation). "Lil'" = little (informal possessive). Apostrophe shows omission
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I need you to dance
➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive
➔ Standard construction for expressing desire. "Need" followed by object ("you") and infinitive ("to dance")
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Meet us upstairs in ya best, yes!
➔ Imperative + Slang Possessive
➔ Command form ("Meet") with slang possessive "ya" = your. Exclamation ("yes!") adds emphasis
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Nice and slow or fast and reckless?
➔ Parallel Adjective Pairs + Alternative Question
➔ Contrasting options connected by "or". Paired adjectives (nice/slow, fast/reckless) with "and" for rhythm
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On and on and on
➔ Repetition for Emphasis
➔ Triple repetition of "on" to emphasize continuous action. Common in spoken English for intensity
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