Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic world of West Coast and Detroit street narratives with "Shit Real" by Jay Rock and Tee Grizzley. This powerful hip-hop track offers a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary English vernacular, particularly slang and expressions used in rap culture, providing insight into the realities and aspirations conveyed through its hard-hitting lyrics and compelling storytelling. Listen closely to the vivid imagery and the distinct flows of two influential artists.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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BRICK A BLOW FLIP A O HARDLY SNIFF IT THOUGH
➔ Omission of Articles and Prepositions in Colloquial Speech
➔ In very informal or rapid speech, articles (a, an, the) and prepositions (of) are often dropped, especially in phrases common in specific subcultures, creating a more concise and rhythmic flow. Here, "Brick [of] blow, flip [an] O" is implied.
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THEY DON'T GET IT TIL THEY CATCH A RED BOTTOM TO THE FACE
➔ Using "Until" for Condition and Consequence
➔ "Until" is used to indicate that something will not happen or be understood "until" a specific event or condition occurs. It sets a clear boundary for when the main clause's action or state changes.
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YOU AIN'T KNOW REAL NIGGAS DON'T SIT STILL
➔ Colloquial "Ain't" for Negation
➔ "Ain't" is a common informal contraction in English, used in place of "am not," "is not," "are not," "has not," or "have not." Here, "You ain't know" colloquially means "You don't know," demonstrating an informal negation of knowledge.
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NO MATTER THE RISK
➔ Concessive Clause with "No Matter"
➔ "No matter" is used to introduce a concessive clause, meaning that something is true or will happen regardless of the circumstances mentioned. It emphasizes that a factor (like "the risk" or "how far the trip") is irrelevant to the outcome.
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YOU WOULD NEVER BREAK THE CODE
➔ Second Conditional (Implied/Hypothetical)
➔ This sentence uses the structure of the second conditional ("would never break") to describe a hypothetical situation or a strong conviction about a person's character under certain (unspecified but implied) circumstances. It suggests that if a specific condition were met, the action would not occur.
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BESIDES THE HOLY SPIRIT I AIN'T WORRIED BOUT A SOUL
➔ Preposition "Besides" (meaning "except for")
➔ The preposition "besides" is used here to mean "apart from" or "except for." It indicates that everything or everyone else is excluded from the statement, highlighting a sole exception.
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WHEN REALLY I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO SEE THE END OF MY SENTENCE
➔ "To Be Supposed To" (Unfulfilled Expectation/Obligation)
➔ "To be supposed to" expresses an expectation, duty, or plan. When used in the past tense and negatively ("wasn't supposed to"), it indicates that something was expected or planned but did not happen, often implying a dangerous or difficult situation was overcome.
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I'M WONDERIN' IF THEY EVEN GOT THE CASH
➔ Indirect Question with "If" and Colloquial Contraction
➔ An indirect question reports what someone asked or wondered without using direct quotation marks. "If" is used when the original question was a yes/no question. "Wonderin'" is a colloquial contraction of "wondering," indicating a continuous state of questioning or doubt.
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YOU GOT THE NERVE TO BE FUCKIN' THIS BITCH WHILE I'M TRYNA' ROB YOU MOTHERFUCKERS?
➔ Idiom: "To Have The Nerve To Do Something"
➔ This idiom means to be audacious, impudent, or bold enough to do something, often something inappropriate, rude, or unexpected, in a given situation. It expresses surprise or indignation at someone's behavior.
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DAYUM! SH-SHOULD I GRAB THE CASH OR, OR MACK THAT ASS?
➔ Modal Verb "Should" for Deliberation/Dilemma
➔ "Should" is used here to express a question about the best course of action or a dilemma. The speaker is weighing two options and asking for guidance or considering the moral/practical implications of each.
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NIGGA I HOPE YOU'RE PUTTIN 91 IN THIS MOTHERFUCKER
➔ "Hope" + Present Continuous for Future Expectation/Desire
➔ The verb "hope" expresses a desire for something to happen. When followed by the present continuous tense ("you're putting"), it conveys an expectation or a strong wish for an action to be ongoing or to occur in the immediate future.
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