Lyrics & Translation
Explore the clever wordplay and cultural references in Blueface and DaBaby's 'Obama' to level up your English slang and understanding of contemporary American metaphors. This track is a masterclass in using well-known figures to create vivid imagery and express confidence, offering a unique and engaging way to learn the nuances of modern hip-hop language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Presidential /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/ B2 |
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bad /bæd/ B1 |
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Karma /ˈkɑːrmə/ B2 |
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pull /pʊl/ B1 |
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strings /strɪŋz/ B1 |
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Balenciaga /ˌbælɛnsiˈɑːɡə/ C1 |
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leave /liːv/ A1 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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suck /sʌk/ B1 |
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models /ˈmɒdlz/ B1 |
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Champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ B1 |
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Rolex /ˈroʊlɛks/ C1 |
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Successful /səkˈsɛsfʊl/ B1 |
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Selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B1 |
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Endorsement /ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/ B2 |
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Appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ A2 |
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Legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ B2 |
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weed /wiːd/ B2 |
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booty /ˈbuːti/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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SO NOW THAT I'M LEAVING THE WHITEHOUSE...
➔ Present Continuous (I’m leaving)
➔ The phrase "I’m leaving" uses the present continuous to describe an action that is happening right now.
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I THINK IM GOING TO BE A RAPPER
➔ Future intention with "going to"
➔ "Going to" in "I’m going to be a rapper" expresses a planned future action.
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WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO?
➔ Question with "going to" future
➔ "Gonna" is the colloquial contraction of "going to" used in the question "What are you gonna do?"
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PULL UP LIKE TRUMP AND THEY DUCK LIKE DONALD
➔ Imperative verb + simile with "like"
➔ "Pull up" is an imperative urging someone to arrive; "like" introduces a simile comparing the action to Trump and Donald.
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LIFE IS TOUGH, BITCH, SUCK IT UP
➔ Present simple statement + imperative
➔ "Life is tough" states a fact using present simple; "suck it up" is an imperative urging resilience.
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I CAN'T HELP EM IF YOU CAN'T HELP IT
➔ Modal verb "can" + negative + conditional "if" clause
➔ "Can't" shows inability; the whole sentence is a second‑type conditional: "If you can’t help it, I can’t help them."
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IF YOU DON'T SET APPOINTMENTS, DON'T POP UP
➔ Zero conditional + negative imperative
➔ "If you don't set appointments" is a zero conditional stating a general rule; "don't pop up" is a negative command.
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LEGALIZE WEED IN NORTH CAROLINA.
➔ Imperative verb (bare infinitive) used as a command
➔ "Legalize" is a bare‑infinitive imperative urging the listener to pass a law.
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