Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of contemporary American hip-hop with "Sista Wives" by 2 Chainz and Lil Yachty. This high-energy track offers a fantastic opportunity to explore modern slang, clever wordplay, and the distinctive Atlanta rap styles of two influential artists. Its candid lyrics about relationships and streetwise confidence make it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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spend /spɛnd/ A2 |
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truck /trʌk/ A2 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ C1 |
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walk /wɔːk/ A1 |
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role /roʊl/ B1 |
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bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ B1 |
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dream /driːm/ A2 |
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voted /voʊtɪd/ B2 |
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bank /bæŋk/ A2 |
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freezer /ˈfriːzər/ B1 |
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loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ B2 |
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smoke /smoʊk/ A2 |
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episode /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/ B1 |
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pills /pɪlz/ A2 |
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city /ˈsɪti/ A2 |
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motor /ˈmoʊtər/ B1 |
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park /pɑːrk/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hatin' on my name, I spend on coats what they do coke
➔ Comparative Structure/Subjunctive Mood
➔ The phrase 'what they do coke' functions as a comparative clause, implying the speaker spends as much on coats *as others* spend on cocaine. It's a hyperbolic comparison. The 'do' here is used in a colloquial way to mean 'spend'.
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Just because your friends hit it, don't think that y'all sister wives
➔ Conditional Clause/Informal Pronoun Usage
➔ The sentence uses a 'just because' clause to introduce a condition. 'Y'all' is a colloquial contraction of 'you all', common in Southern American English. The phrase 'hit it' is slang for having sexual intercourse.
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My bitch stand in front of poles, but she ain't never voted
➔ Double Negation/Colloquial Language
➔ The phrase 'she ain't never voted' uses a double negative ('ain't' and 'never') which, while grammatically incorrect in standard English, is common in certain dialects and adds emphasis. 'Poles' refers to stripper poles.
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Your favorite rapper rap 'bout of AKs, but he ain't never tote it
➔ Prepositional Phrase Usage/Informal Verb Usage
➔ The phrase 'rap 'bout of AKs' is a colloquial and slightly unusual construction. 'Bout' is a shortened form of 'about'. 'Tote' is slang for carrying a weapon.
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