Plastic – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic sound of Detroit with "Plastic" by Lil Yachty, Icewear Vezzo, and Rio Da Yung OG. This track from the "Michigan Boy Boat" mixtape is a prime example of modern hip-hop, offering a unique opportunity to explore street slang, regional dialects, and the rhythmic cadences that define the Michigan rap scene. Through its vivid storytelling and powerful delivery, you'll gain insight into contemporary urban narratives and the vibrant linguistic landscape of American rap music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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stackin' /ˈstækɪn/ B1 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ B1 |
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name /neɪm/ A1 |
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kidney /ˈkɪdni/ B1 |
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guns /ɡʌnz/ B1 |
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music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1 |
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lake /leɪk/ A1 |
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views /vjuːz/ A2 |
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shooter /ˈʃuːtər/ B1 |
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mother /ˈmʌðər/ A1 |
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brother /ˈbrʌðər/ A1 |
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different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A2 |
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cup /kʌp/ A1 |
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medics /ˈmedɪks/ B2 |
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cops /kɒps/ B1 |
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questions /ˈkwes.tʃənz/ A1 |
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fashion /ˈfæʃən/ A2 |
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glasses /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ A1 |
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mansion /ˈmænʃən/ B1 |
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shot /ʃɒt/ A2 |
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/ˈpɒkɪt/ A1 |
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city /ˈsɪti/ A1 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ A2 |
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fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1 |
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kill /kɪl/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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ME AND VEZZO DON'T DO DOUBLE CUPS
➔ Subject + Verb + Object
➔ The sentence follows a basic Subject-Verb-Object structure, where "ME AND VEZZO" is the subject, "DON'T DO" is the verb phrase, and "DOUBLE CUPS" is the object.
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IF I DIE, I'LL BE ON CNN LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON
➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)
➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, used for likely or real situations. The structure is "If + Simple Present, + Simple Future." Here, "IF I DIE" is the condition, and "I'LL BE ON CNN" is the result.
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DON'T LET MY BITCH DRINK IT ALL
➔ Imperative Mood
➔ The sentence is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or instruction. "DON'T LET" is the imperative verb phrase.
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LIKE A RAISIN IN THE SUN
➔ Simile
➔ This is a simile, a figure of speech comparing two things using "like" or "as." Here, the speaker compares something to "A RAISIN IN THE SUN."
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I'M BACKWARDS I GOT RICH OFF OF MUSIC
➔ Inversion for Emphasis
➔ The sentence uses inversion to place the subject "I" after the verb "GOT" for emphasis. This structure highlights the action or state being described.
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I BE MIX MATCHIN' (YEA)
➔ African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
➔ The use of "I be" instead of "I am" is a feature of AAVE, a dialect spoken by many African Americans. It often indicates a habitual action.
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THE CLIP LOOK LONGER THAN THE GLOCK
➔ Comparative Adjective
➔ The sentence uses a comparative adjective "longer" to compare the length of "the clip" and "the Glock." The structure is "Subject + Verb + Comparative Adjective + Than + Object."
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I DROPPED 30 AT PROBATION
➔ Phrasal Verb
➔ The phrase "DROPPED 30" is a phrasal verb, where "dropped" is combined with a number to indicate a specific action, likely referring to spending money or scoring points.
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