Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic street narratives of "Rolled On" by YFN Lucci and Mozzy, a song that masterfully blends poignant storytelling with a compelling trap sound. This track offers a direct look into the language and ethos of loyalty, defiance, and self-preservation, making it a powerful piece for understanding contemporary hip-hop's lyrical depth and cultural impact. What makes this song special is its unflinching honesty and its connection to the artists' real-life experiences, inviting listeners to engage with the compelling stories woven into its verses.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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roll /roʊl/ A1 |
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ridin /ˈraɪdɪŋ/ A1 |
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cold /koʊld/ A1 |
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gang /ɡæŋ/ A1 |
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sprayin /ˈspreɪɪŋ/ B1 |
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pop /pɒp/ A2 |
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adlibbing /ˈædˌlɪbɪŋ/ B2 |
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clones /kloʊnz/ B1 |
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hearse /hɜːrs/ B2 |
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utilize /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ B2 |
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medallion /məˈdæliən/ C1 |
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eyeball /ˈaɪˌbɔl/ B1 |
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bubble /ˈbʌbəl/ A2 |
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loft /lɒft/ B1 |
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penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ B1 |
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efficiently /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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If it's love, say that shit, yeah
➔ Zero/first conditional: 'If' + present simple, followed by an imperative.
➔ The word "If" introduces a condition; the verb "is" is in present simple, and the main clause uses the imperative "say".
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If it's war, then we slide too, yeah
➔ First conditional with 'then' linking two present‑simple clauses; 'too' means 'also'.
➔ The adverb "then" marks the result of the condition, and "too" adds the meaning of "also".
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I'm too grown to play that shit, yeah
➔ "Too ... to" construction expressing an excessive degree that prevents the action in the infinitive.
➔ "Too" intensifies "grown" and "to play" shows the action that is prevented.
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I drop a bag and they gon' find you
➔ "Gon'" is a colloquial contraction of "going to" used for future intention; coordinated with "and".
➔ The colloquial form "gon'" ("going to") signals a future action: "they gon' find you".
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Roll with me or get rolled on
➔ Imperative clause offering a choice, linked by the coordinating conjunction "or".
➔ "Or" connects two imperative alternatives: "Roll with me" / "get rolled on".
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Boy, I'm ridin' 'til my soul gone
➔ Contraction "'til" = "until"; present participle "ridin'" for continuous action.
➔ The word "'til" (until) marks the time limit, while "ridin'" shows the ongoing activity.
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You ain't gang, nigga, hold on
➔ "Ain't" is a non‑standard negative verb meaning "are not" or "is not".
➔ "Ain't" replaces "are not" in the informal speech: "You ain't gang".
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Nigga, picture me rollin', know I got Pac on, know that I got my Glock on
➔ Gerund "rollin'" follows the verb "picture" to express imagined ongoing action.
➔ "Rollin'" (the gerund) functions as the object of "picture": "picture me rollin'".
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Bubble coat needed, the temperatures in my zone cold
➔ Past participle "needed" used adjectivally; omission of the copula "is" (zero copula).
➔ "Needed" describes "Bubble coat" without an explicit "is"; the sentence means "Bubble coat is needed".
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Gotta keep the yeek, it ain't peaches environmentally
➔ "Gotta" = "have got to" (obligation); informal contraction.
➔ "Gotta" stands for "have got to", expressing a strong necessity: "Gotta keep the yeek".
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