Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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grind /ɡraɪnd/ B1 |
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betray /bɪˈtreɪ/ B2 |
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toll /toʊl/ B2 |
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fold /foʊld/ B1 |
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envision /ɛnˈvɪʒən/ C1 |
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trickle /ˈtrɪkəl/ B1 |
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unforgettable /ˌʌn fərˈɡɛtəbəl/ B2 |
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deliver /dɪˈlɪvər/ A2 |
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pace /peɪs/ A2 |
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fumble /ˈfʌm bəl/ B1 |
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thug /θʌɡ/ B1 |
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meditation /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ B2 |
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recompress /ˌriː kəmˈprɛs/ C1 |
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confide /kənˈfaɪd/ B2 |
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speed /spid/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I been played, been betrayed it take a toll on you
➔ Colloquial Present Perfect Passive (without 'have')
➔ In informal English, "have" is sometimes omitted before "been + past participle" to describe past experiences that affect the present, focusing on the recipient of the action. Here, the speaker means 'I have been played, I have been betrayed'.
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I ain't see Mazi leaving me before I got out of prison
➔ Colloquial Past Perfect Negative with "ain't" + "before" clause
➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction for "haven't," "hasn't," or "hadn't." Here, it's used for "hadn't seen," indicating an event that did not occur prior to another past event ("got out of prison"). The structure emphasizes a lack of foresight.
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Dying on the inside unforgettable feeling
➔ Present Participle as an Adjective/Noun Phrase
➔ The phrase "Dying on the inside" uses a present participle ("dying") to describe a state or experience, functioning here as a descriptive phrase for the "unforgettable feeling." It implies a continuous, internal suffering.
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Tryna keep the wheel on the road
➔ Colloquial Contraction "Tryna" (for "trying to")
➔ "Tryna" is an informal, phonetic contraction of "trying to," commonly used in spoken English to indicate an ongoing effort or attempt. Understanding such contractions is crucial for C1-C2 learners to grasp authentic spoken language.
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My last gang was doing me wrong
➔ Past Continuous Tense
➔ The Past Continuous tense ("was doing") describes an action that was ongoing or happening over a period in the past, often implying a continuous state or repeated behavior that caused an issue. Here, it conveys a prolonged period of mistreatment.
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And hype you up to do some shit That they dont have the heart to do
➔ Verb + Object + Infinitive (with 'to') for Persuasion
➔ The structure "hype [someone] up to do [something]" describes encouraging or persuading someone to perform an action. This is a common phrasal verb construction to express motivation or incitement.
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I bought me a 4-door
➔ Colloquial Reflexive Pronoun Usage ("bought me" for "bought myself")
➔ In informal or dialectal English, "me" is sometimes used reflexively instead of "myself" after certain verbs, indicating that the action is performed for or by the speaker. It's a common feature in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and other dialects.
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Ain't nothing that i'm running from
➔ Double Negative for Emphasis (Colloquial)
➔ "Ain't nothing" is a colloquial double negative. In standard English, it would be "There is nothing," but in informal speech, it's used for emphatic negation, meaning "I am not running from anything." It's common in many non-standard dialects.
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All this pressure getting applied
➔ Get-Passive Voice
➔ The "get-passive" ("getting applied") is an informal alternative to the "be-passive" (e.g., "is being applied"), often used to emphasize the action or the process of something happening, especially when there's a change of state or an adverse event.
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Got beaucoup ****** dissin me but I am not surprised
➔ Colloquial use of "Got" for "Have" + French Loanword "Beaucoup"
➔ In informal English, "got" is often used instead of "have" to express possession or existence. "Beaucoup" is a French loanword meaning "a lot" or "many," frequently used in certain American dialects, particularly in the Southern US, adding a distinct regional flavor.
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No matter how it turn out just know that I'll be just fine
➔ Concessive Clause with "No matter how"
➔ The phrase "No matter how..." introduces a concessive clause, meaning "regardless of the way" or "irrespective of the circumstances." It indicates that the main clause's statement will hold true regardless of the condition described, emphasizing resilience.
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