Sativa – English Lyrics

• By: Jhené Aiko, Rae Sremmurd

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating linguistic journey with Jhené Aiko and Rae Sremmurd's "Sativa." This R&B hit offers a rich tapestry of modern slang and evocative imagery related to relationships and indulgence. By delving into its lyrics, you can explore contemporary English expressions, particularly those connected to recreational activities and romantic encounters. The song's smooth, alluring flow and direct language make it an accessible and engaging way to grasp natural conversational patterns and common idioms used in discussions about connections and shared experiences.

[English]

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(VOCALIZING)

♪ WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED ♪

♪ OFF THE DRINK WE CONCENTRATING ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU WON'T LEAVE ME HANGING ♪

♪ SMOKING WEED OUT THE CONTAINER ♪

♪ WE SPENDING CASH FOR ENTERTAINMENT ♪

♪ THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM ♪

♪ THAT'S ALL I'M SAYIN ♪

♪ IT'S ME AND YOU AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ IT'S YOU AND ME AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ IS IT HOT IN HERE, OR IS IT JUST ME ♪

♪ I'M SO HIGH IN HERE BEEN SMOKING ON THIS ♪

♪ TOLD HIM GO ON TAKE HIS ON 3 ♪

♪ TOLD HIM DRINKS IS ON ME ♪

♪ YEA THE DRANKS ARE ON ME ♪

♪ I SAID NOW GO ON TAKE A SHOT ON ME ♪

♪ ONLY DRUG A WAS ON IS THE TREE ♪

♪ BUT I LASTED 10 ROUNDS LIKE A FREAK ♪

♪ LIKE A G ♪

♪ GET READY ♪

♪ AND NOW WE'RE ON ♪

♪ I SAID I'M READY ♪

♪ HOLD THE PHONE ♪

♪ GET READY ♪

♪ I AM ON ONE ♪

♪ WHERE YOU BE AT ♪

♪ LATER ON ♪

♪ WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED ♪

♪ OFF THE DRINK WE CONCENTRATING ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU WON'T LEAVE ME HANGING ♪

♪ SMOKING WEED OUT THE CONTAINER ♪

♪ WE SPENDING CASH FOR ENTERTAINMENT ♪

♪ THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM ♪

♪ THAT'S ALL I'M SAYIN ♪

♪ IT'S ME AND YOU AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ IT'S YOU AND ME AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP IT SIMPLE BABY ♪

♪ I'M A KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH YOU BABY ♪

♪ YOU KNOW I DON'T EVER PLAY NO GAMES ♪

♪ YOU KNOW I DON'T EVER COMPLICATE IT ♪

♪ GOT ME FEELIN SOME TYPE OF WAY ♪

♪ CONCENTRATING ♪

♪ CONCENTRATING ON THE WAY ♪

♪ YOU KEEP THE RHYTHM ♪

♪ OH MY GOD I'M GLAD YOU CAME ♪

♪ YOU CAME THROUGH WITH THAT SATIVA ♪

♪ INDICA BE HAVIN ME STUCK ♪

♪ YOU KNOW JUST HOW TO KEEP ME UP ♪

♪ YOU KNOW IT ♪

♪ BETTER BELIEVE IT ♪

♪ GET READY ♪

♪ AND NOW WE'RE ON ♪

♪ I SAID I'M READY ♪

♪ HOLD THE PHONE ♪

♪ GET READY ♪

♪ I AM ON ONE ♪

♪ WHERE YOU BE AT ♪

♪ LATER ON ♪

♪ WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED ♪

♪ OFF THE DRINK WE CONCENTRATING ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU WON'T LEAVE ME HANGING ♪

♪ SMOKING OUT THE CONTAINER ♪

♪ WE SPENDING CASH FOR ENTERTAINMENT ♪

♪ THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM ♪

♪ THAT'S ALL I'M SAYIN ♪

♪ IT'S ME AND YOU AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ IT'S YOU AND ME AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ I PUT YOUR BODY ON ICE,I PUT YOUR ON A FLIGHT ♪

♪ ON THE DRANK AND YOU KNOW HOW IT BE ♪

♪ YOU KNOW HOW TO GET ON THAT VSOP ♪

♪ CANT HIDE YOUR TRUE COLORS FROM ME NA ♪

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♪ IM ON A MILLION I CANT EVEN THAT IM FEELING HER ♪

♪ I CANT EVEN LIE THAT IM FEELING HER ♪

♪ SHE AINT INTO THOSE GUYS WHO DO A MINIMUM ♪

♪ I DIDN'T MEAN TO KEEP HER WAITING ♪

♪ I DIDN'T MEAN TO KEEP HER WAITING ♪

♪ I HOPE I READ YOUR EXPECTATIONS ♪

♪ I HOPE I READ YOUR EXPECTATIONS ♪

♪ WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED ♪

♪ OFF THE DRINK WE CONCENTRATING OFF THE DRINK WE CONCENTRATING ♪

♪ I KNOW YOU WON'T LEAVE ME HANGING ♪

♪ SMOKING OUT THE CONTAINER WE SMOKE WE SMOKE ♪

♪ WE SPENDING CASH FOR ENTERTAINMENT ♪

♪ THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM ♪

♪ THAT'S ALL I'M SAYIN ♪

♪ IT'S ME AND YOU AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ IT'S YOU AND ME AND WE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS ♪

♪ GOT ME NOW GOT IT NOW GOT ME NOW GOT ME NOW ♪

♪ GOT ME NOW GOT IT NOW GOT ME NOW GOT IT NOW ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ B2	adjective - difficult to understand or deal with
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	noun - a liquid that is drunk verb - to consume a liquid
concentrating /ˈkɒnsəntreɪtɪŋ/ B2	verb - focusing one's attention
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from
hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ B1	verb - suspended from above
smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ A2	verb - inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning plant material
weed /wiːd/ B1	noun - a wild plant growing where it is not wanted noun - marijuana
container /kənˈteɪnər/ B1	noun - a receptacle for holding or storing something
spending /ˈspendɪŋ/ A2	verb - paying out money
cash /kæʃ/ A1	noun - money in coins or notes
entertainment /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/ B1	noun - the act of entertaining; amusement
making /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/ A1	verb - to create or construct
arrangements /əˈreɪndʒmənts/ B2	noun - plans or preparations
shot /ʃɒt/ A2	noun - an attempt to hit a target noun - a small drink of alcohol
ready /ˈredi/ A1	adjective - prepared for something
simple /ˈsɪmpl/ A1	adjective - easily understood or done
games /ˈɡeɪmz/ A1	noun - a form of play or sport
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/ B1	noun - a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound
colors /ˈkʌlər/ A1	noun - a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or reflect
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event
expectations /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/ B2	noun - a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future

Key Grammar Structures

• WHY YOU MAKE IT SO COMPLICATED

  ➔ Interrogative sentence structure with "why" and the verb "make". Use of "so" as an intensifier.

  ➔ The question uses the simple present tense to inquire about the reason something is made difficult. "Complicated" is an adjective describing the state of being.

• I KNOW YOU WON'T LEAVE ME HANGING

  ➔ Future simple negative with "won't" (will not), followed by the verb "leave" and the phrasal verb "leave hanging".

  ➔ "Won't leave me hanging" means the speaker believes the other person will not abandon or disappoint them.

• THERE'S MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM

  ➔ Existential "there is" (contracted to "there's") followed by "more" indicating quantity, and a relative clause "where that came from".

  ➔ This phrase implies that the speaker has more of something valuable or desirable that they are referring to.

• IS IT HOT IN HERE, OR IS IT JUST ME

  ➔ Two interrogative sentences connected by "or", presenting an alternative. Use of the adjective "hot" and the personal pronoun "me".

  ➔ The speaker is questioning whether the heat they are feeling is due to the environment or their own perception.

• YOU KNOW JUST HOW TO KEEP ME UP

  ➔ Use of "know how to" indicating ability or skill. Use of the adverb "just" to emphasize "how". Phrasal verb "keep up" meaning to maintain energy or stay awake.

  ➔ The speaker acknowledges that the other person knows exactly what actions or behaviors are needed to maintain their high energy or keep them awake.

• I PUT YOUR BODY ON ICE, I PUT YOUR ON A FLIGHT

  ➔ Use of the simple past tense "put" (irregular verb). Parallel structure showing two related actions. Idiomatic expression "put your body on ice".

  ➔ "Put your body on ice" is likely a metaphor for treating someone extremely well, providing them with luxury or comfort. "Put your on a flight" uses ellipsis (omitting part of a phrase) implying 'put you on a flight'