Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of contemporary English hip-hop with Lil Pump and Tory Lanez's "Racks To The Ceiling." This track offers a vibrant example of modern trap language, replete with slang terms related to money, luxury, and a defiant attitude. Learning the lyrics can help you grasp common expressions used in this music genre and understand the cultural narratives around wealth and ambition that are prevalent in popular English music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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racks /ræks/ B1 |
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ceilin' /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ A1 |
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blow /bloʊ/ A2 |
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whips /wɪps/ B1 |
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tinted /ˈtɪntɪd/ B1 |
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Balmain /bɑːlˈmɛn/ B2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪməndz/ A1 |
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jacuzzi /dʒəˈkuːzi/ B1 |
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Supreme /suˈpriːm/ B2 |
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jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ A1 |
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security /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/ A2 |
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Umbrella /ʌmˈbrelə/ A1 |
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extended /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/ B1 |
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Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ B1 |
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Louis /ˈluːi/ B2 |
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warehouse /ˈweəraʊs/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Watch how I blow through a million
➔ Imperative mood + present continuous tense
➔ The sentence uses the imperative "Watch" to directly address the listener, followed by a description of an action happening now ("blow through"). The phrase 'blow through' is an idiom meaning to spend quickly.
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I give a fuck how you feelin', ooh
➔ Informal idiom + present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "give a fuck" is a very informal and often considered vulgar idiom expressing indifference. "Feelin'" is a colloquial shortening of "feeling". The 'ooh' is an interjection.
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This not Fruit of the Loom, my boxers, they say, "Supreme"
➔ Negative statement + relative clause + direct quotation
➔ The sentence contrasts the boxer brand with a more expensive one. "Fruit of the Loom" is a common, inexpensive brand. The relative clause "they say, "Supreme"" provides additional information about the boxers, quoting what is written on them.
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She said, "Tussie, not pussy"
➔ Reported speech + direct quotation + slang
➔ This line uses reported speech ("She said") to introduce a direct quotation. "Tussie" and "pussy" are both slang terms, with 'tussie' being a playful or ironic rejection.
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I got ten guns at my house, this shit look like Call of Duty
➔ Simple present tense + simile
➔ The sentence states a fact in the present tense. The phrase "this shit look like Call of Duty" is a simile, comparing the number of guns to the video game known for its abundance of weaponry.
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