Party – English Lyrics

• By: Chris Brown, Usher, Gucci Mane
• Album: SLIMEnB

Lyrics & Translation

This song is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. You can learn about modern slang and expressions used in party settings, as well as the flow and rhythm of popular American music. The track stands out for its infectious groove, the collaborative energy of three major artists, and Chris Brown's signature high-energy performance and dance skills evident in the accompanying music video.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A1	noun - a social gathering of people to celebrate something or for entertainment verb - to celebrate or enjoy oneself at a party
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A1	adjective - feeling regret or sympathy
wrist /rɪst/ B1	noun - the part of the arm between the hand and the forearm
splits /splɪts/ B1	noun - a gymnastic or dance movement in which the legs are extended in opposite directions, forming a straight line
clique /kliːk/ B2	noun - a small group of people who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ B1	adjective - wearing no clothes
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - used to describe something that is used in a home, such as furniture or rooms
college /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ A2	noun - an institution of higher education that grants degrees
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; money.
attitudes /ˈætɪtjuːdz/ B2	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior
lawyer /ˈlɔːjər/ B1	noun - a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
birthday /ˈbɜːθdeɪ/ A1	noun - the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, celebrated each year
cake /keɪk/ A1	noun - a sweet baked dish, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs
toast /təʊst/ B1	noun - sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to radiant heat verb - to brown or become brown by exposure to heat
clothes /kləʊðz/ A1	noun - a set of garments worn together for warmth or adornment
dirty /ˈdɜːrti/ A2	adjective - marked or stained with dirt adjective - obscene or lewd
low /ləʊ/ A1	adjective - of or at a small or relatively small height from the ground or other support
rubber /ˈrʌbər/ B1	noun - a flexible, waterproof, and elastic substance obtained from the latex sap of trees, or synthesized.
bands /bændz/ B1	noun - a group of musicians who play together noun - a strip of flexible material
cash /kæʃ/ A1	noun - money in the form of coins or banknotes
out /aʊt/ A1	adverb - away from the place or location adjective - no longer working or active
jail /dʒeɪl/ B1	noun - a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - move through the air
hell /hel/ B1	noun - the place or state of punishment after death for the wicked
east /iːst/ A2	noun - a cardinal direction, the direction in which the sun rises
hills /hɪlz/ A2	noun - a naturally raised area of land, not usually as high or steep as a mountain
booty /ˈbuːti/ C1	noun - plunder taken from an enemy noun - attractive female buttocks
moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - arousing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy verb - changing position
still /stɪl/ A1	adverb - continuing up to a particular point in time adjective - not moving
choosin /ˈtʃuːzɪn/ B1	verb - select or decide on (someone or something) from a number of suitable alternatives
bills /bɪlz/ A2	noun - a statement of money owed for goods or services noun - banknotes
millionaire /ˌmɪljəˈneər/ B2	noun - a person who is worth a million dollars, pounds, or euros, or even more
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	noun - a small timepiece worn typically on a strap on one's wrist
cost /kɒst/ A2	verb - require the payment of (a specified sum of money)
attempt /əˈtempt/ B1	verb - make an effort to achieve or complete (something)
Scarface /ˈskɑːrsfeɪs/ C2	proper noun - A famous American crime drama film
mine /maɪn/ A1	pronoun - belonging to me verb - to extract minerals or other substances from the earth
read /riːd/ A1	verb - look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter
blimp /blɪmp/ C1	noun - a non-rigid airship, typically having an elongated cylindrical shape and filled with a gas lighter than air
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - lay hold of (something) with one's fingers or a tool verb - accept or undertake
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - travel on or be carried by (a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle)
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - remain in the same place
places /ˈpleɪsɪz/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
VIP /ˌviː aɪˈpiː/ B1	noun - a person who is given special privileges, especially in public places

Key Grammar Structures

• Pull up on your bitch, tell your man I'm sorry

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The sentence uses the base form of verbs like 'pull' and 'tell' to give a direct command or instruction.

• Hundred on my wrist, jumpin' out the 'rari

  ➔ Present Participle (-ing form as adjective/adverbial)

  ➔ 'Jumping' describes the action of 'I' (implied) or the 'rari', acting adverbially to describe how the action happens.

• Ooh, she hit the splits, she know how to party

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Habitual action/fact)

  ➔ The verbs 'hit' and 'know' are used to describe her general abilities or typical behavior.

• When I'm with my clique, we know how to party

  ➔ Subordinate Clause (Adverbial Clause of Time)

  ➔ 'When I'm with my clique' is a clause that modifies the main clause 'we know how to party' by specifying the time.

• Got you all on me, makin' these niggas catchin' attitudes

  ➔ Participial Phrase (Present Participle)

  ➔ 'Makin' these niggas catchin' attitudes' is a participial phrase modifying the preceding clause, explaining the consequence or simultaneous action.

• I got a few girls on the way, baby girl, you ain't leavin'

  ➔ Future Continuous (Implied action/intention)

  ➔ 'You ain't leavin'' implies a future state or action, suggesting she will not be leaving soon.

• It's my birthday with the cake, fuck it up, then let me eat it

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression ('Fuck it up')

  ➔ 'Fuck it up' is an idiom meaning to mess up, go wild, or celebrate enthusiastically.

• I'm from the east of ATL, but ballin' in the Cali hills

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunction ('but')

  ➔ 'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas: his origin and his current location/activity.

• So either you gon' take a ride, or you gon' stay with him

  ➔ Correlative Conjunctions ('either...or')

  ➔ 'Either...or' presents two alternative choices or possibilities.

• I smashed her on my first attempt

  ➔ Past Tense (Simple Past)

  ➔ The verb 'smashed' in the simple past tense indicates a completed action in the past.