SICKO MODE – English Lyrics

• By: Travis Scott, Drake

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English through 'SICKO MODE' offers a unique dive into contemporary slang, cultural references, and the language of ambition in modern hip-hop. The song's three distinct parts, each with its own vocabulary and flow, provide a dynamic learning experience. From understanding the meaning of 'sicko mode' to deciphering references to pop culture and luxury, this track is a masterclass in the lyrical dexterity and storytelling that defines a generation of artists.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cold /koʊld/ A2	adjective - having a low temperature
dawg /dɔɡ/ B2	noun - a close friend or companion
loot /luːt/ B1	noun - money or valuables taken in a robbery
crew /kruː/ A2	noun - a group of people working together
function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ B1	noun - a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight adjective - not heavy
back /bæk/ A1	adverb - to or toward the rear noun - the rear surface of the human body
deep /diːp/ B1	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground and into the air
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
sick /sɪk/ B2	adjective - affected by physical or mental illness adjective - cool or awesome
ice /aɪs/ A1	noun - frozen water
news /njuːz/ A2	noun - new information about something
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a female dog, often used as a derogatory term for a woman

Key Grammar Structures

• That's how we already know winter's here.

  ➔ Present simple tense to express a general truth.

  ➔ The phrase "that's how we already know" indicates a certainty about the arrival of winter.

• I tried to show 'em.

  ➔ Past simple tense to describe a completed action.

  ➔ The phrase "I tried to show 'em" indicates an attempt that was made in the past.

• We made no moves.

  ➔ Negative form of the past simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "we made no moves" indicates that no actions were taken in the past.

• I just landed in.

  ➔ Present perfect tense to indicate a recent action.

  ➔ The phrase "I just landed in" indicates that the action of landing has occurred very recently.

• She said, where we going?

  ➔ Informal question structure with ellipsis.

  ➔ The phrase "where we going?" omits the auxiliary verb 'are', making it more conversational.

• Don't play us for weak.

  ➔ Imperative form to give a command or advice.

  ➔ The phrase "don't play us for weak" is a command telling someone not to underestimate them.

• I did half a Xan.

  ➔ Past simple tense to describe a specific action.

  ➔ The phrase "I did half a Xan" indicates a specific action taken in the past.