Unforgettable – English Lyrics

• By: French Montana, Swae Lee

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious rhythms of "Unforgettable," a global hit that seamlessly fuses dancehall and hip-hop. This track offers a vibrant vocabulary to express desire, ambition, and the pursuit of extraordinary experiences. Its unique blend of sounds and the inspiring backstory behind its creation make it a special song for language learners, revealing how personal journeys can shape artistic expression.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sip /sɪp/ A2	verb - to drink something slowly
catch /kætʃ/ A2	verb - to take hold of something moving in the air verb - to understand
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or sadness
hurry /ˈhʌri/ B1	noun - a state of moving or being moved quickly verb - to move or act quickly
level /ˈlevəl/ B1	noun - a position on a scale measuring rank or quality
drama /ˈdræmə/ B1	noun - a serious or exciting play noun - a situation with a lot of emotional conflict
soft /sɒft/ A2	adjective - easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch
cash /kæʃ/ B1	noun - money in the form of banknotes
choose /tʃuːz/ B1	verb - to select something from a range of possibilities
grab /ɡræb/ A2	verb - to take hold of something suddenly and firmly
ring /rɪŋ/ A1	noun - a circular band worn on a finger
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experience
work /wɜːrk/ A2	verb - to perform or carry out a task
unforgettable /ʌnfərˈɡetəbl/ B2	adjective - impossible to forget

Key Grammar Structures

• Nobody can equal me (I know)

  ➔ Modal verbs (can) + infinitive

  ➔ This structure expresses ability or possibility. 'Can equal' means to be as good as or as important as someone.

• I should know how to pick up

  ➔ Modal verb (should) + infinitive + infinitive (how to)

  ➔ This expresses a strong recommendation or expectation. 'Know how to' indicates possessing the skill or knowledge to do something.

• She want the last name with the ring on it

  ➔ Present Simple (want) with third-person singular '-s' omission

  ➔ In informal spoken English, the '-s' ending on verbs in the third-person singular present simple is often omitted. 'Want' is a verb here.

• If you loved the girl, then I'm so, so sorry

  ➔ Second Conditional (If + past simple, would + infinitive) - implied 'would'

  ➔ This structure expresses a hypothetical situation and its consequence. The 'would' is implied in the second clause, meaning 'if you loved her, I would be sorry'.

• I gotta give it to her like we in a marriage

  ➔ Idiomatic expression 'gotta' (got to) + infinitive

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a colloquial contraction of 'got to', meaning 'have to' or 'must'. The line implies giving her attention or effort as if in a committed relationship.

• You're on your level too

  ➔ Present Simple (are) + possessive pronoun (your) + noun (level)

  ➔ This indicates that the person being addressed is also at a certain status or stage of understanding/experience. It's about equality in some aspect.

• Feelin' like I'm fresh out, Boosie (Boosie)

  ➔ Present Participle ('-ing' form used informally) + comparative adjective ('fresh out')

  ➔ The '-in'' is a common informal pronunciation of '-ing'. 'Fresh out' means recently released or having just emerged, often from a period of confinement or challenge.

• If they want the drama, got the Uzi (Uzi)

  ➔ Conditional clause (If + present simple) + simple past (got)

  ➔ This is a form of conditional sentence, implying that if certain people desire conflict ('drama'), the speaker possesses the means ('Uzi') to handle it. 'Got' is the past tense of 'get'.

• Doin' shit you don't even see in movies (movies)

  ➔ Present Participle ('Doin'') + relative clause (you don't even see)

  ➔ 'Doin'' is an informal pronunciation of 'doing'. The relative clause modifies 'shit', specifying what kind of actions are being performed – ones not typically seen in films.

• I got a hard head, but her ass soft

  ➔ Possessive pronoun ('my' implied for 'hard head') + adjective + conjunction (but) + possessive pronoun ('her') + adjective

  ➔ This uses contrasting adjectives ('hard' and 'soft') connected by 'but' to highlight differences. 'Got a hard head' implies stubbornness or resilience.