Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and authentic world of DaBaby with "SOCKS," a track that not only showcases his distinctive lyrical style but also offers a unique glimpse into a real-life event through its embedded 911 call audio. Learning the lyrics of "SOCKS" can help you grasp contemporary American English slang and expressions used in hip-hop, while also understanding how artists weave personal narratives into their music to convey powerful messages about self-reliance and defiance. This song's unfiltered storytelling and strong rhythmic flow make it an engaging piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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hit /hɪt/ A1 |
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sock /sɒk/ A1 |
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glock /ɡlɒk/ B1 |
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pop /pɒp/ A2 |
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ride /raɪd/ A1 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ A1 |
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versatile /ˈvɜːrsətaɪl/ B2 |
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squirter /ˈskwɜːrtər/ C1 |
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glizzy /ˈɡlɪzi/ C2 |
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thuggin /ˈθʌɡɪŋ/ C1 |
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bond /bɒnd/ B1 |
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versatile /ˈvɜːrsətaɪl/ B2 |
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freak /friːk/ B1 |
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bae /beɪ/ B1 |
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remy /ˈrɛmi/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I end up hitting that hoe with my socks
➔ Verb + gerund (end up + gerund)
➔ The verb phrase "end up" is followed by the gerund "hitting", indicating the final result of an action.
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Getting into it with one shoe on
➔ Gerund phrase as subject
➔ The gerund phrase "Getting into it" functions as the subject of the clause.
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Pull out that 40 on niggas and bless 'em
➔ Imperative sentence
➔ The verb "Pull" at the beginning creates a command; the subject "you" is understood.
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If you good with the lord then I'll send you to Heaven
➔ First conditional (if + present simple, will + infinitive) with omitted verb "are"
➔ The clause "If you "good"" drops the verb "are"; the rest follows the standard first‑conditional pattern.
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If not go to hell lil' nigga
➔ Elliptical conditional clause
➔ "If not" is an abbreviated conditional; the subject and verb "you" are understood.
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I ain't giving warnings to niggas, I'm stepping
➔ Colloquial negative "ain't" + present participle
➔ "ain't" replaces "am not"; it is followed by the gerund "giving" and the present participle "stepping".
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I was little, I pissed in the bed
➔ Past simple with "was" (state) and past simple verb
➔ "was" describes a past state "little"; "pissed" is the past simple form of "piss".
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I don't care how the fuck I go out
➔ Negative + wh‑clause (how)
➔ "don't care" is a negative verb phrase followed by the wh‑clause "how the fuck I go out".
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I pulled up Chevelle, that's a 72
➔ Demonstrative "that's" + noun (identification)
➔ "that's" is the contraction of "that is" and introduces the noun phrase "a 72" as an identification.
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