Rollin – English Lyrics

• By: Calvin Harris, Future, Khalid
• Album: Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into 'Rollin'' by Calvin Harris, Future, and Khalid, a smooth, funk-infused track that offers a fantastic way to engage with modern English lyrics. With its blend of introspective and celebratory themes, you'll pick up on conversational phrases, expressions of emotion, and even some hip-hop slang, all set to an irresistible beat that makes learning both effortless and enjoyable.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rollin' /ˈrɒlɪŋ/ A2	verb - moving continuously
riding /ˈraɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - sitting on and controlling a vehicle
anger /ˈæŋɡər/ B1	noun - strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
millions /ˈmɪljənz/ B1	noun - a very large number (1,000,000)
picture /ˈpɪktʃər/ A2	noun - an image, photograph, or painting
vibe /vaɪb/ B2	noun - a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place
homie /ˈhoʊmi/ B2	noun - a close friend, especially one from a disadvantaged background
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ B1	adjective - having a golden color or quality; excellent
imposters /ɪmˈpɒstərz/ C1	noun - a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
shatter /ˈʃætər/ B2	verb - to break or smash violently into pieces
codeine /ˈkoʊdiːn/ C1	noun - an opiate drug used as a painkiller and cough suppressant
fold /foʊld/ A2	verb - to bend or double something along a line or crease
options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B1	noun - a choice or possibility
sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ B2	noun - feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
suffer /ˈsʌfər/ B1	verb - experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

Key Grammar Structures

• I've been rollin' on the freeway

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ The use of 'have been + verb-ing' indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. Here, it emphasizes the duration of the action – the speaker has been continuously driving. The contraction 'I've' is common in informal speech.

• And you didn't fit the picture

  ➔ Past Simple with 'didn't'

  ➔ The sentence uses the past simple tense with the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't'. This indicates a completed action in the past – the person did not fit the speaker's idea of a perfect match. The use of 'fit' as a verb meaning 'to be suitable' is important.

• Got L-O-V-E on my right leg, that's Gucci

  ➔ Present Simple (stative verb), Appositive

  ➔ 'Got' functions as a stative verb here, indicating possession. 'That's Gucci' is an appositive – it renames or identifies 'L-O-V-E', clarifying it's a Gucci tattoo. The spelling out of 'LOVE' is stylistic.

• I just did some pills with the homie, it's a vibe

  ➔ Past Simple, Colloquialism

  ➔ The sentence uses the past simple to describe a completed action. 'Homie' is a colloquial term for a close friend. 'It's a vibe' is a modern slang expression meaning it feels good or has a positive atmosphere.

• Gotta be on codeine to think of shit I say

  ➔ Modal Verb ('gotta'), Infinitive, Colloquialism

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a colloquial contraction of 'got to', functioning as a modal verb expressing necessity. 'To think' is an infinitive. 'Shit' is used here as a pronoun referring to the speaker's statements, and is very informal.