Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Gunna's "one of wun" to experience the raw authenticity and confident swagger of modern trap music. This track offers a unique blend of melodic flows and insightful lyrics that speak to overcoming challenges and celebrating individuality. Learning the language of this song provides a window into contemporary hip-hop slang and expressions of self-belief, making it a vibrant entry point for understanding current musical narratives and linguistic styles.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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cake /keɪk/ A1 |
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butter /ˈbʌtər/ A1 |
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count /kaʊnt/ A2 |
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ride /raɪd/ A2 |
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lose /luːz/ A2 |
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dummy /ˈdʌmi/ B1 |
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tempt /temp/ B1 |
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millionaire /ˌmɪljəˈneər/ B1 |
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stretch /stretʃ/ B1 |
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grip /ɡrɪp/ B1 |
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reflection /rɪˈfleʃn/ B2 |
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drip /drɪp/ B2 |
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flex /fleks/ B2 |
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treat /triːt/ B2 |
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catch /kætʃ/ B2 |
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ice /aɪs/ B2 |
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position /pəˈzɪʃn/ C1 |
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location /loʊˈkeɪʃn/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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One-of-one bitches, they ten
➔ Slang Numeric Rating + Noun Phrase
➔ "Ten" is slang for perfection (10/10). "One-of-one" modifies "bitches" to mean unique/irreplaceable women
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I count it like hustle, the money all-in
➔ Simile + Idiomatic Expression
➔ "Like hustle" compares money counting to energetic work. "All-in" is poker idiom meaning total commitment
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Hearin' all about how they want me to lose
➔ Reduced Gerund + Noun Clause
➔ Informal "hearin'" (hearing) introduces noun clause "how they want me to lose" as object
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I been had the shoebox of money all under my bed
➔ AAVE Present Perfect
➔ African American Vernacular English construction "I been had" = Standard English "I've had" showing long-term possession
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makin' that lil' pussy stretch
➔ Informal Participles + Diminutive
➔ "Makin'" (making) and "lil'" (little) show casual speech. "Lil'" acts as diminutive modifier
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I turn the drip to a flex
➔ Slang Metaphor
➔ Hip-hop terms: "drip" = style, "flex" = showing off. Metaphor for converting style into status display
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she 'bout to start callin' me Him
➔ Informal Future + Capitalization
➔ "'Bout to" = about to (immediate future). Capitalized "Him" elevates status to deity-level importance
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I come in, I come to get mine
➔ Parallel Structure + Possessive Slang
➔ Parallel verbs "come in/come to". "Mine" = slang for "what belongs to me" (money/respect)
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