Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic journey with Rich Dunk's "Run It"! This energetic hip-hop track offers a raw and authentic look into a rapper's drive and challenges, making it an excellent song to explore contemporary English slang, assertive expressions, and narrative storytelling in modern music. Discover how Rich Dunk conveys confidence and determination through his compelling lyrics and unique flow.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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hurt /hɜːrt/ A2 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ B1 |
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trap /træp/ B2 |
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working /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/ B1 |
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top /tɒp/ A2 |
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bottom /ˈbɒtəm/ A2 |
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deep /diːp/ B1 |
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dive /daɪv/ B1 |
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perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2 |
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fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2 |
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nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/ B1 |
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garage /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ B1 |
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business /ˈbɪznəs/ B1 |
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gas /ɡæs/ A2 |
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bag /bæɡ/ A1 |
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hammer /ˈhæmər/ A2 |
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weight /weɪt/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I got the choppas that will flip a burger (Grrrrrr)
➔ Future tense with 'will'
➔ 'Will' is used to express a future action or promise. Here, it indicates the choppas' ability to flip a burger.
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When I blow up, need a car with some curtains (With some curtains)
➔ Future conditional clause
➔ The clause 'When I blow up' introduces a condition for the future action 'need a car with some curtains.'
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She say little pussy, she say that it's working (She working)
➔ Reported speech
➔ Reported speech is used to convey what someone said without quoting them directly. Here, 'she say' introduces the reported statement.
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I'm in the trap, say that it's working (I'm working)
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The present continuous tense ('I'm working') describes an action happening now. Here, it emphasizes the ongoing activity.
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You need to sit down, before we get t-shirt (T-shirt)
➔ Modal verb 'need to'
➔ The modal verb 'need to' expresses necessity or obligation. Here, it suggests that sitting down is necessary.
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I might just shoot him and take him to Mexico (Ooh, ooh)
➔ Modal verb 'might'
➔ The modal verb 'might' expresses possibility or uncertainty. Here, it indicates a potential action.
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But I finessed them, I sold them oregano (Gang)
➔ Past simple tense
➔ The past simple tense ('finessed', 'sold') describes completed actions in the past. Here, it narrates past events.
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If you see me again, it's gon' be problems though (Fuck)
➔ Conditional sentence with 'if'
➔ The conditional sentence with 'if' expresses a possible outcome based on a condition. Here, it warns of potential problems.
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