Lyrics & Translation
Want to dive into modern R&B and Hip-Hop? Chris Brown and Jack Harlow's "Psychic" offers a perfect entry point. This track, rich with contemporary slang and conversational lyrics, allows you to pick up on expressions related to attraction, intuition, and navigating complex relationships. Its smooth R&B melodies intertwined with trap beats make it catchy and enjoyable, providing a rhythmic backdrop to learn common phrases and cultural references, particularly from Jack Harlow's witty verse that touches on anime and 'emo' phases. Listen closely to how the artists convey unspoken understanding—it’s a great way to grasp nuances in English conversation and modern lyrical storytelling.
Key Vocabulary
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psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/ B2 |
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sideways /ˈsaɪdwəz/ B1 |
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sexy /ˈsɛksi/ A2 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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readin' /ˈriːdɪŋ/ A1 |
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mind /maɪnd/ A2 |
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catch /kætʃ/ A2 |
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like /laɪk/ A1 |
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freaks /friːks/ B1 |
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third /θɜːrd/ A2 |
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eye /aɪ/ A1 |
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loosen /ˈluːsən/ B2 |
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loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ B2 |
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offer /ˈɒfər/ A2 |
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promoters /prəˈməʊtərz/ B2 |
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slide /slaɪd/ B1 |
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wash /wɒʃ/ A1 |
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tequila /tɪˈkiːlə/ B1 |
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alter ego /ˌɔːltər ˈiːɡəʊ/ C1 |
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cheat code /ˈtʃiːt kəʊd/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Girl, you psychic, psychic
➔ Vocative case, Adjective as a noun, Repetition for emphasis
➔ The word "Girl" is used in the **vocative case**, directly addressing someone. "Psychic" functions as a noun describing the person. The repetition of "psychic" emphasizes the speaker's fascination.
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I know you psychic, psychic
➔ Subject-verb-object, Adjective as a noun, Repetition for emphasis
➔ A simple declarative sentence. Again, "psychic" is used as a noun. The repetition of **"psychic"** reinforces the speaker's belief or observation.
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If it come down to it, would you lie for me?
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 2), Modal verb (would), Indirect question
➔ This is a **conditional sentence** expressing a hypothetical situation. "If it come down to it" sets the condition, and "would you lie for me?" is the result. The use of **"would"** indicates a polite question about a future possibility. The phrase is an **indirect question** embedded within the main clause.
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I got the keys in the trunk
➔ Simple present tense, Prepositional phrase
➔ A straightforward statement using the **simple present tense** to indicate possession. "in the trunk" is a **prepositional phrase** modifying "keys", specifying their location.
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You a sweetheart, but I know that you a freak though
➔ Informal language, Colloquialism, Conjunction (but), Tag question (though)
➔ This line uses very **informal language** and **colloquialisms** ("a freak"). The **conjunction "but"** introduces a contrast. **"though"** functions as a **tag question** or a discourse marker, adding emphasis and a slightly challenging tone.
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