Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Pardison Fontaine's playful world with "That's Cute," a track that offers a glimpse into modern hip-hop slang and attitudes towards relationships and success. Experience how language can be used to express indifference and confidence, all while enjoying the song’s catchy rhythm and beats.
Key Vocabulary
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run /rʌn/ A1 |
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bad /bæd/ A1 |
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send /sɛnd/ A1 |
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count /kaʊnt/ A1 |
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throw /θroʊ/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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classy /ˈklæsi/ B1 |
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rebound /riˈbaʊnd/ B1 |
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trigger /ˈtrɪɡər/ B1 |
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shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ A2 |
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naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ A2 |
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lit /lɪt/ B1 |
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confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ A2 |
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cruel /krʊəl/ A2 |
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topless /ˈtɑːplɪs/ B1 |
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refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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She **be throwin'** ass in a Sprinter
➔ AAVE Habitual 'be'
➔ The use of "be" indicates a recurring or habitual action, typical in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), rather than a one-time event or continuous action in standard English. Here, "be throwin'" means she regularly throws.
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I **been doin'** bad, I'm a sinner
➔ Informal Present Perfect Continuous (shortened)
➔ "Been doin'" is an informal, shortened form of "I have been doing," indicating an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
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It's whatever niggas **wanna do**, I'm on that time-time
➔ Informal Contraction 'wanna'
➔ "Wanna" is a common informal contraction of "want to," frequently used in spoken English.
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I'ma leave it all in her, she **like** her eggs a lil' runny
➔ Omission of third-person singular '-s' (AAVE)
➔ In standard English, the third-person singular present tense verb usually ends with an "-s" (e.g., "she likes"). The omission of this "-s" ("she like") is a characteristic feature of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
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Y'all niggas **finna make** me
➔ Colloquial 'finna' (fixing to / going to)
➔ "Finna" is a highly informal, colloquial expression, primarily used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and Southern American English, meaning "going to" or "about to." It originates from "fixing to."
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Y'all **gettin' spinned** a lot
➔ Informal passive voice ('getting' construction)
➔ This uses the informal passive construction "getting + past participle" ("gettin' spinned") instead of the more formal "being + past participle" or "are + past participle." It emphasizes the process or experience of the action.
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Alfredo and mistakes, only thing hoes **know how to make**
➔ 'Know how to' construction (skill/ability)
➔ The phrase "know how to" is used to express knowledge of a skill or the ability to perform a specific action.
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I thought we **was** on a break
➔ Non-standard 'was' for 'were' (informal/AAVE)
➔ In standard English, the past tense of "to be" for the plural subject "we" is "were." The use of "was" ("we was") is a common non-standard grammatical feature, particularly in informal speech and African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
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I'm so **straight on** y'all fuck niggas, I don't even bend the top of my shoes
➔ Idiomatic expression 'straight on'
➔ The phrase "straight on" is used idiomatically here to mean being completely unbothered, unconcerned, or unaffected by someone or something, often implying a strong sense of independence or indifference.
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I'm at the bag, you **goin' out sad**
➔ Idiomatic phrase 'goin' out sad'
➔ "Goin' out sad" is an informal, idiomatic expression meaning to fail, lose, or end up in a pitiful or unfortunate situation. It contrasts with "I'm at the bag" which implies making money/succeeding.
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