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Now the tears dry and the pain takes over 00:05
Let's talk this payola (payola) 00:08
You killed God's baby when it wasn't his will 00:10
And blood spill, we can't talk this shit over (this shit over) 00:12
The Lord is my shepherd, I am not sheep 00:15
I am just a short stone's throw from the streets 00:18
I bring my offering, I will not preach 00:21
Awaken my demons, you can hear that man screaming 00:23
I'm no different than the priest, priest 00:26
Santeria 00:28
(Santeria, Santeria, Santeria) 00:31
They say that death comes in threes, how appropriate 00:32
Triple back, they rush in like Soviets 00:35
At the Kremlin 00:38
Searching for the green like a Gremlin, presidential emblem 00:39
Presidential tint on this shit that I'm driven in 00:42
Woo! I just place orders and drop dollars 00:46
Rotweillers roam the ground, the Glock hollers 00:49
The three of y'all are too accessible 00:51
Seen all the wrong moves, watching The Untouchables 00:53
We don't do vegetables, niggas get flatlined 00:56
Welcome all beef, then we heat 'em with flat irons 00:59
Your plans are backfiring, think of double-crossing a priest 01:01
Hail Mary, repeat after me 01:05
Santeria! 01:07
(Santeria, Santeria, Santeria) 01:07
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana) 01:08
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán 01:10
01:15
Es el fuego que yo, conozco 01:17
Es el fuego que yo 01:23
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana) 01:28
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán 01:30
Es el fuego que yo, conozco 01:39
Es el fuego que yo 01:45
Of all the things I've ever paid for 01:48
Know that it's no price tag when I wage war 01:51
It's no more to pray for, niggas get preyed on 01:53
Darken my doorstep, they told me the day's gone 01:56
You listening, De'von? 01:59
As I'm talking to your spirit for God's sakes 02:01
I'm dealing with heartbreak 02:03
Checking my ego, I'm livin' with lost faith 02:04
I'm back in this shit, nigga, you ever seen Shark Tank? 02:07
I paid 'em in small bills, all of 'em small face 02:10
I bet when we draw blood, you niggas will draw blank 02:12
Dress you in all black, partnered with All Saints 02:15
Our numbers is all facts, my shooters give all thanks 02:18
And all praise, no jail bars can save 02:21
Leave you like Malcolm where X marks your grave 02:24
Hey, it's probably better this way 02:27
It's cheaper when the chaplain prays 02:29
Santeria! 02:32
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana) 02:32
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán 02:37
Es el fuego que yo, conozco 02:45
Es el fuego que yo 02:50
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Santeria – English Lyrics

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Pusha T
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Dive into the rhythmic flow and complex vocabulary of Pusha T's 'Santeria.' This song is a perfect vehicle for learners to master English slang, street vernacular, and the art of clever metaphorical wordplay used in hip-hop culture.

[English]
Now the tears dry and the pain takes over
Let's talk this payola (payola)
You killed God's baby when it wasn't his will
And blood spill, we can't talk this shit over (this shit over)
The Lord is my shepherd, I am not sheep
I am just a short stone's throw from the streets
I bring my offering, I will not preach
Awaken my demons, you can hear that man screaming
I'm no different than the priest, priest
Santeria
(Santeria, Santeria, Santeria)
They say that death comes in threes, how appropriate
Triple back, they rush in like Soviets
At the Kremlin
Searching for the green like a Gremlin, presidential emblem
Presidential tint on this shit that I'm driven in
Woo! I just place orders and drop dollars
Rotweillers roam the ground, the Glock hollers
The three of y'all are too accessible
Seen all the wrong moves, watching The Untouchables
We don't do vegetables, niggas get flatlined
Welcome all beef, then we heat 'em with flat irons
Your plans are backfiring, think of double-crossing a priest
Hail Mary, repeat after me
Santeria!
(Santeria, Santeria, Santeria)
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana)
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán
...
Es el fuego que yo, conozco
Es el fuego que yo
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana)
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán
Es el fuego que yo, conozco
Es el fuego que yo
Of all the things I've ever paid for
Know that it's no price tag when I wage war
It's no more to pray for, niggas get preyed on
Darken my doorstep, they told me the day's gone
You listening, De'von?
As I'm talking to your spirit for God's sakes
I'm dealing with heartbreak
Checking my ego, I'm livin' with lost faith
I'm back in this shit, nigga, you ever seen Shark Tank?
I paid 'em in small bills, all of 'em small face
I bet when we draw blood, you niggas will draw blank
Dress you in all black, partnered with All Saints
Our numbers is all facts, my shooters give all thanks
And all praise, no jail bars can save
Leave you like Malcolm where X marks your grave
Hey, it's probably better this way
It's cheaper when the chaplain prays
Santeria!
Ya te vas a la mañana (mañana)
Ah ah, los ángeles esperarán
Es el fuego que yo, conozco
Es el fuego que yo
...

Key Vocabulary

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Key Grammar Structures

  • You killed God's baby when it wasn't his will

    ➔ Subordinate clause of time with 'when'

    ➔ The structure 'when it wasn't his will' defines the specific moment the action occurred.

  • The Lord is my shepherd, I am not sheep

    ➔ Declarative sentences with 'to be' as a linking verb

    ➔ Using 'is' and 'am' to state a direct identity or status.

  • They say that death comes in threes

    ➔ Indirect speech / Reporting verb structure

    ➔ The phrase 'They say that' introduces a general belief or hearsay.

  • Presidential tint on this shit that I'm driven in

    ➔ Relative clause with 'that'

    ➔ The 'that' modifies 'this shit', describing the car he is driving.

  • Of all the things I've ever paid for

    ➔ Present Perfect tense with 'ever'

    ➔ 'I've ever paid for' emphasizes experience throughout his life.

  • It's no more to pray for, niggas get preyed on

    ➔ Passive voice construction

    ➔ 'get preyed on' is a colloquial passive structure showing that subjects are targets.

  • As I'm talking to your spirit for God's sakes

    ➔ Subordinate clause of time with 'as'

    ➔ 'As' indicates that the action of talking is happening simultaneously.

  • Leave you like Malcolm where X marks your grave

    ➔ Relative adverb 'where' introducing a clause of place

    ➔ 'where' specifies the location or circumstance of the grave.