Ring – English Lyrics

• By: Cardi B, Kehlani
• Album: Invasion of Privacy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Cardi B's hit song “Ring” featuring Kehlani and explore the nuances of modern relationships. Uncover the language of love and frustration as the lyrics delve into themes of communication, self-worth, and the digital age's impact on our connections. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the emotional landscape of contemporary R&B and the importance of demanding respect in relationships.

[English]

Ooh, ooh

Ring, ring, ring, ring

You don't hit my line no more, oh, oh

You don't make it ring, ring, ring, ring

I can't keep this on the low

I want you to make it ring, ring, ring, ring

Should I call first? I can't decide

I want to, but a b- got pride

The switchin' up sh- is what I can't f- with

I'm feelin' you but you hard to get in touch with

And you ain't hit me up in a while

Actin' like you don't know what number to dial

You quit, then that's it, I'ma throw in the towel

'Cause a n- only gon' do what you allow

You don't want this gun smoke

Learn to text with your nose if your thumb broke

I don't care if we gettin' to it and I stall on your a-

But I still wake up to missed calls from your a-

You don't hit my line no more, oh, oh

You don't make it ring, ring, ring, ring

I can't keep this on the low

I want you to make it ring, ring, ring, ring

Nah, n- now you gon' have to call me (call me)

'Cause I'm lookin' at these messages, they all me (yeah)

Actin' like they ain't n- that want me

Let another n- in your spot, and you gon' be hot n- coffee

You gon' be sick to your, stomach

Hit me when you free, 1-800

It's emergency, call me 911

'Cause right now I'm out here tryna find someone

The ring on my phone, ring on my finger (brrr)

You actin' like you ain't tryna do either (yeah)

Once a good girl, watch me turn diva

Here goes my heart, I put it on speaker (oh)

You don't hit my line no more, oh, oh

You don't make it ring, ring, ring, ring

I can't keep this on the low

I want you to make it ring, ring, ring, ring

You used to be on my line

On my tick all the time, yeah

Love it when you make me feel

Like you don't mind when I ain't got time for you

And no it don't go to my head, I'm only arrogant in bed

I just love to know you wanna spend time with me instead

Now you all caught up, yeah

You all caught up and you done left me alone, yeah

You was all fed up

Ready for the next step, wanna be on your own

Said I just miss you, I just miss us, baby

All I know is

You don't hit my line no more, oh, oh

You don't make it ring, ring, ring, ring (you don't make it ring, baby)

I can't keep this on the low (yeah, yeah, oh)

I want you to make it ring, ring, ring, ring

...

Key Grammar Structures

• You don't hit my line no more, oh, oh

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Negative) with "no more"

  ➔ The "don't hit" uses the simple present tense to describe a habitual action that no longer occurs. "No more" is an adverbial phrase meaning "not anymore," emphasizing the cessation of the action.

• Should I call first? I can't decide

  ➔ Modal Verb "Should" for advice/suggestion

  ➔ The modal verb "should" is used here to ask for advice or express a dilemma about the best course of action. It implies uncertainty about what is appropriate or correct.

• The switchin' up sh- is what I can't f- with

  ➔ Noun Clause as Subject Complement

  ➔ The clause "what I can't f- with" functions as a noun clause, specifically as the subject complement following the verb "is". It renames or describes the subject "The switchin' up sh-".

• And you ain't hit me up in a while

  ➔ Informal "ain't" (Present Perfect) + Phrasal Verb

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction often used in place of "haven't" (as in this case, indicating Present Perfect) or "isn't/aren't/hasn't/hadn't". "Hit me up" is a phrasal verb meaning to contact someone.

• 'Cause a n- only gon' do what you allow

  ➔ Informal "gon' " (going to) + Noun Clause

  ➔ "Gon' " is an informal, colloquial short form of "going to," used here to express a future intention or prediction. The phrase "what you allow" is a noun clause acting as the direct object of "do."

• Learn to text with your nose if your thumb broke

  ➔ Imperative + Conditional Clause (Type 0/1) + Colloquial Adjective

  ➔ "Learn" is an imperative verb, giving a command or strong suggestion. The "if" clause introduces a conditional statement, implying a Type 0 (general truth) or Type 1 (real future possibility). "Broke" is used colloquially as an adjective meaning "broken."

• Love it when you make me feel Like you don't mind

  ➔ Causative Verb "Make" + Object + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ The causative verb "make" is used here with an object ("me") followed by a bare infinitive ("feel"). This structure means to cause or force someone to do something or to be in a certain state.

• You used to be on my line

  ➔ "Used to" for Past Habit/State

  ➔ The phrase "used to" indicates an action or state that was habitual or true in the past but is no longer the case in the present. Here, it refers to the person's past behavior of contacting the speaker frequently.

• Now you all caught up, yeah

  ➔ Phrasal Verb "Caught up" (Passive Voice)

  ➔ The phrasal verb "caught up" is used in a passive sense here (implied "are caught up"), meaning to be fully engaged or busy with something, often to the point of being unavailable or distracted. It can also imply being entangled in a situation.

• You was all fed up

  ➔ Informal "was" with "you" + Phrasal Verb "fed up"

  ➔ This line uses the informal, non-standard past tense form "was" with the pronoun "you" instead of the standard "were." "Fed up" is a common phrasal verb meaning to be annoyed, bored, or disappointed with something or someone to the point of exasperation.