TRAP SOUL (Deluxe) – English Lyrics

• By: Bryson Tiller
• Album: TRAP SOUL (Deluxe)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Bryson Tiller's "T R A P S O U L (Deluxe)" to explore a unique fusion of trap beats and soulful R&B storytelling. This album, which solidified Tiller's 'trapsoul' sound, offers a rich lyrical landscape covering themes of relationships, personal struggles, and aspirations. Its blend of smooth vocals and contemporary slang makes it an excellent resource for learning modern English expressions and understanding emotional nuance in music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak loudly or clearly
down /daʊn/ A1	adjective - sad or depressed
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - organ in the body noun - center of emotion
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point or period when events occur
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak
belong /bɪˈlɔŋ/ A2	verb - to be the property of someone
went /went/ A2	verb - past tense of go
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - after the expected or usual time
foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ B1	adjective - lacking good sense or judgment; silly
reason /ˈriːzən/ B1	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification
wrong /rɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't even remember, to be honest.

  ➔ Adverbial phrase of manner: "to be honest"

  ➔ The phrase "to be honest" modifies the entire sentence, indicating the speaker's sincerity or candor.

• Could it be you calling me down?

  ➔ Inversion in questions: "Could it be...?"

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "could" is placed before the subject "it" to form a question, expressing possibility or uncertainty.

• All that I am is all that you see.

  ➔ Cleft sentence using "all that"

  ➔ This type of cleft sentence emphasizes a particular element. Here, it emphasizes the totality of the speaker's being as perceived by the other person. "All that I am" is the focused element.

• You don't need nobody else.

  ➔ Double negative (non-standard English)

  ➔ The use of "don't need" and "nobody" creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect in standard English. It is used here for emphasis and stylistic effect.

• With you is where I belong.

  ➔ Inverted sentence structure for emphasis (Cleft-like sentence)

  ➔ Normally, the sentence would be "Where I belong is with you." By inverting the sentence, the speaker emphasizes the phrase "with you," highlighting the importance of their connection.

• Girl I never meant to put you through it twice.

  ➔ Past perfect implied, ellipsis

  ➔ The sentence implies a past action that has already happened: "I never meant to put you through it [before], twice." The use of 'twice' suggests it happened at least once before. The auxiliary verb 'have' of the past perfect is omitted.

• That's something that I should know.

  ➔ Relative clause with "that" as a relative pronoun

  ➔ The relative clause "that I should know" modifies the noun "something." The relative pronoun "that" connects the clause to the main clause and acts as the object of the verb "know."