Lyrics & Translation
"PRBLMS" by 6LACK offers a raw and relatable insight into modern relationships, making it an excellent song for language learners to explore. Its conversational lyrics, filled with contemporary English expressions and emotional depth, provide an authentic listening experience. You can learn about expressing complex feelings, common relationship phrases, and understanding subtle nuances in informal English. Its distinctive alternative R&B sound and honest storytelling make it a compelling piece that transcends language barriers.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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lie /laɪ/ A2 |
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high /haɪ/ A2 |
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crib /krɪb/ B1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A1 |
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fine /faɪn/ A1 |
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earth /ɜːrθ/ A1 |
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skies /skaɪz/ A1 |
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problems /ˈprɒbləmz/ A1 |
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crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2 |
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hate /heɪt/ A2 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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space /speɪs/ A1 |
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explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ B1 |
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real /rɪəl/ A1 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1 |
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brain /breɪn/ A1 |
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stress /stres/ B1 |
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build /bɪld/ A1 |
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lost /lɒst/ A2 |
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queens /kwiːnz/ A1 |
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shame /ʃeɪm/ B1 |
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crashed /kræʃt/ A2 |
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blame /bleɪm/ B1 |
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fame /feɪm/ B1 |
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sleep /sliːp/ A1 |
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great /ɡreɪt/ A1 |
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luck /lʌk/ A1 |
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pain /peɪn/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I AIN'T MEAN TO SAY THAT SHIT
➔ Double Negative (Ain't + Mean)
➔ Use of a double negative is grammatically incorrect in standard English, but common in some dialects. Here, "ain't mean" is used to mean "didn't mean".
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I WANTED A BITCH WHO WAS DOWN TO EARTH
➔ Relative Clause using "who"
➔ The relative pronoun "who" introduces a clause that provides more information about the noun (bitch).
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GOT THIS ONE ON MY LINE THAT WON'T STOP FUCKING CALLIN'
➔ Relative Clause with omission of 'who/that' + continuous tense (won't stop calling)
➔ The sentence uses a relative clause to describe "this one" who keeps calling. The relative pronoun 'who' or 'that' can be omitted when it is the object of the relative clause. "Won't stop calling" is a negative future continuous tense indicating an action that persistently continues.
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IT'S CRAZY I MADE HER THAT WAY
➔ Cleft Sentence (It + be + adjective + that-clause)
➔ This sentence structure emphasizes the adjective "crazy". It is a way of highlighting a specific part of the sentence.
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WHY YOU DO THAT TELL HER YOU LOVE HER WHEN NEXT WEEK YOU JUST WANT YOUR SPACE
➔ Ellipsis (omission of 'do' in questions) + Complex Sentence Structure (Why + clause1 + when + clause2)
➔ In informal speech, the auxiliary verb "do" is often omitted in questions. The sentence also combines two clauses with "when", creating a complex structure to express conflicting actions.
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SHE TEXT ME I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU, I HATE YOU
➔ Reported Speech (Direct Speech in this case)
➔ This line quotes the exact words sent in a text message, representing direct speech. No changes to tense or pronouns are necessary.
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BUT HOW THE FUCK CAN YOU HATE ME WHEN I AIN'T DID SHIT, BUT BE THE REAL THING
➔ Rhetorical Question + Subordinating Conjunctions + Double Negative (Ain't Did)
➔ The "how can you hate me" part is a rhetorical question, not expecting an answer. It uses "when" to introduce a reason. "Ain't did" is a double negative meaning "haven't done", used for emphasis in some dialects.
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WHILE YOU CATCH THEM FEELS IMMA SIP ON THIS DRANK
➔ Contraction (Imma) + Subordinating Conjunction (While) + Idiomatic expression ('catch feels')
➔ "Imma" is a contraction of "I'm going to". "While" shows something happening at the same time as something else. "Catch feels" is an idiomatic expression meaning to develop strong emotions.
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REMEMBER THAT I TRIED TO BUILD YA
➔ Past Simple Tense + Infinitive of Purpose (to build)
➔ The sentence is in the past simple tense to describe a completed action. The infinitive "to build" expresses the purpose or intention of the action.
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ALL THEY NEED IS DRANK AND THAT DANK
➔ Simplified Sentence Structure + Noun Phrase
➔ The sentence is a simple statement using the verb "need". "Drank and that dank" is a noun phrase acting as the object of the verb. It's simplified and informal speech.
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