Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of Lil Uzi Vert with “Sanguine Paradise” and learn the language of modern hip-hop. This track is a masterclass in contemporary slang and metaphors related to wealth and confidence. By exploring the lyrics, you can pick up on the energetic flow and wordplay that make Lil Uzi Vert a unique voice in music today.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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throwin' /ˈθroʊɪŋ/ A2 |
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spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ B1 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A1 |
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thong /θɒŋ/ B1 |
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blowin' /ˈbloʊɪŋ/ A2 |
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pyro /ˈpaɪroʊ/ B2 |
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ridin' /ˈrɪdɪŋ/ A2 |
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diamond /ˈdaɪmənd/ A1 |
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slidin' /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ A2 |
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frost /frɔst/ A2 |
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cake /keɪk/ A1 |
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slimed /slaɪmd/ B1 |
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vine /vaɪn/ A2 |
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climb /klaɪm/ A1 |
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cryin' /ˈkraɪɪŋ/ A1 |
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dyin' /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ A2 |
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suicide /ˈsuɪsaɪd/ B1 |
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mansion /ˈmænʃən/ A2 |
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diamond /ˈdaɪmənd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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We be throwin' money in a spiral
➔ Present continuous with 'be' for habitual actions
➔ The phrase 'We be throwin'' uses the present continuous with 'be' to emphasize a habitual action, not just a one-time event.
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If she left with me, she the right ho
➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1) with subject-verb inversion
➔ The sentence 'If she left with me, she the right ho' is a Type 1 conditional with subject-verb inversion, often used in informal or poetic contexts.
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I got two horns like a rhino
➔ Simile using 'like'
➔ The phrase 'like a rhino' is a simile using 'like' to compare the speaker's horns to those of a rhinoceros.
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I'ma get it, keep tryin'
➔ Contraction of 'I am going to' and present continuous for ongoing effort
➔ 'I'ma get it' is a contraction of 'I am going to get it,' and 'keep tryin'' uses the present continuous to emphasize ongoing effort.
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There's no reason for the cryin'
➔ Contraction of 'there is' and use of gerund after preposition
➔ 'There's' is a contraction of 'there is,' and 'cryin'' is the gerund form of 'crying,' used after the preposition 'for.'
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Know my boys, they be ridin'
➔ Present continuous with 'be' and cleft sentence structure
➔ The phrase 'they be ridin'' uses the present continuous with 'be,' and the sentence is structured as a cleft sentence to emphasize 'my boys.'
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I was swinging from a vine
➔ Past continuous for an action interrupted by another action
➔ The past continuous 'I was swinging' indicates an action that was in progress but was interrupted by another action.
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Live it up, you can just go any day now
➔ Imperative mood with modal verb for advice
➔ The phrase 'you can just go any day now' uses the imperative mood with the modal verb 'can' to give advice.
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