Prince Akeem – English Lyrics

• By: Mike Posner, Wiz Khalifa

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language is a journey of self-discovery, much like the one Mike Posner reflects on in "Prince Akeem." Through its clear and confident English lyrics, you can learn vocabulary related to self-worth, ambition, and personal growth. The song's connection to the classic film "Coming to America" also offers a fun cultural touchstone to explore.

[English]

We 'bout to take it to a new level

Even when I'm sad I give 'em hell, I'ma Blue Devil

Her boyfriend wrote a book, I was unimpressed

I don't care about her man if it wasn't Hesse (oh)

I might do Everest, you never know (oh)

It changes like a metronome (oh)

I never read the "Untethered Soul" (oh)

I already got an untethered soul (oh)

I wasted years tryna become better known (oh)

Right when I gave that up is when I became better known (oh)

Oh, this is that Michigan December flow

I got two lifetimes worth of ideas in my Evernote (oh)

Ozone, Fender Rhodes (oh)

Complimented outwardly now from my inner glow (oh)

And since 16, I changed my look to see who really loves me

I'm Prince Akeem

Uh, too rich to ever fit in

You wait in front, I get in

You talk too much, I listen

You blind, I got the vision

The day I worked for myself, that was the best decision

You living' check to check, I check to see what checks I'm gettin'

You get no respect until respect is given

I live with no regret, you regret where you livin'

Still got the yellow car, we in the house chillin'

You think the air is on, I'm heir to the throne

So many diamonds people stare when I put 'em on

But they don't walk up, my pockets thick like Ms. Parker

And I got the Benz parked, sparkin' up

And I got a '64 that's hard as fuck

But don't get in over your head

Supposed to be stackin' instead of spendin' most of your bread

Don't get in over your head

Supposed to be stackin' instead of spendin' most of your bread

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
level /ˈlɛvəl/ A2	noun - a point on a scale of measurement
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
hell /hɛl/ B2	noun - a place regarded in various religions as a realm of evil and suffering, often the abode of the Devil.
boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/ A2	noun - a regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship.
book /bʊk/ A1	noun - a written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers.
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being.
soul /soʊl/ B2	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
years /jɪərz/ A1	noun - a period of 365 or 366 days.
ideas /aɪˈdiːəz/ B1	noun - a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
glow /ɡloʊ/ B2	noun - a soft, steady light.
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B2	noun - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ B1	noun - a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1	noun - due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. verb - to admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ B1	noun - a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. verb - feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something).
diamonds /ˈdaɪməndz/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
pockets /ˈpɒkɪts/ A2	noun - a pouch sewn into a garment or other item, used for carrying small items.
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck where the eyes, nose, mouth, and brain are
bread /brɛd/ A1	noun - food made of flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.