Lyrics & Translation
Dive into 50 Cent's "United Nations," a compelling track that offers a unique look into modern English hip-hop. The song not only showcases a confident and assertive lyrical style but also surprisingly integrates real-world social commentary, reflecting on the artist's philanthropic work. It's a fantastic way to explore contemporary English vocabulary and slang, while also encountering a blend of personal ambition and global awareness that makes the song truly special and thought-provoking.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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bags /bæɡz/ A1 |
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paper /ˈpeɪ.pər/ A1 |
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winner /ˈwɪn.ər/ B1 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2 |
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pen /pɛn/ A1 |
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bread /brɛd/ A1 |
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vault /vɔːlt/ B2 |
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quickness /ˈkwɪk.nəs/ C1 |
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deal /diːl/ A2 |
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levitate /ˈlɛv.ɪ.teɪt/ C1 |
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meditate /ˈmɛd.ɪ.teɪt/ B2 |
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United Nations /ˌjuː.naɪ.tɪd ˈneɪ.ʃənz/ C1 |
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hunger /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər/ A2 |
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Somalia /səˈmɑː.li.ə/ C1 |
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Kenya /ˈkɛ.njə/ C1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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food /fuːd/ A1 |
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programme /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ B2 |
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money /ˈmʌn.i/ A1 |
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vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I got big bags of paper I'ma spennnnd uhhh
➔ Present simple for possession + colloquial future "I'ma" (= I am going to)
➔ The verb **"got"** shows possession. **"I'ma"** is a slang contraction of **"I am going to"**, used to express future intention.
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You should **** with a winner bitch if you wanna winnnn uhhh
➔ Modal verb "should" + base verb; conditional clause with "if"; informal "wanna" (= want to)
➔ "**should**" expresses advice. The clause **"if you wanna win"** is a conditional, with **"wanna"** as the informal contraction of **"want to"**.
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We gon' do it how we do it then do the shit againnnn uhhh
➔ "gon'" as colloquial "going to" future; comparative clause "how we do it"; sequence with "then"
➔ **"gon'"** is a slang reduction of **"going to"** for future intent. **"how we do it"** is a comparative clause indicating manner, and **"then"** links actions in sequence.
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Take a chill pill bright and early tomorrow
➔ Imperative mood; adverbial phrase "bright and early"; time expression "tomorrow"
➔ **"Take"** is an imperative verb giving a command. The adverbial **"bright and early"** modifies the time, followed by the time marker **"tomorrow"**.
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But let's make a deal then blow mil's for real
➔ "let's" = let us + base verb (suggestion); coordination with "then"; informal contraction "mil's" (millions)
➔ **"let's"** is a contraction of **"let us"** used to make a suggestion. The actions are linked by **"then"**, and **"mil's"** is an informal shortening of **"millions"**.
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Even when I take a break my pockets is in shape
➔ Subordinate clause with "even when"; present simple; subject‑verb agreement error (pockets **are**)
➔ **"Even when"** introduces a concessive clause. The main clause uses the present simple, but the correct verb should be **"are"** to match the plural subject **"pockets"**.
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Can you believe it I been gettin paid on vacation
➔ Question form with auxiliary "can"; present perfect continuous contracted as "I been gettin" (colloquial for "I have been getting")
➔ **"Can you believe it"** is a yes‑no question using the modal **"can"**. The speaker then uses a colloquial contraction **"I been gettin"** for **"I have been getting"**, which is the present perfect continuous.
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I'm with Deepak meditatin
➔ Preposition "with" + noun; gerund "meditatin" (short for "meditating") as a complement
➔ **"with"** introduces the companion **"Deepak"**. The verb **"meditatin"** is a gerund (short for **"meditating"**) functioning as a noun‑like complement.
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Fundin the World Food Programme
➔ Present participle "Fundin" used as a verb phrase without auxiliary (colloquial); prepositional phrase "the World Food Programme" as object
➔ **"Fundin"** is a colloquial contraction of **"Funding"** used without an auxiliary verb, acting as a present‑participle verb phrase. The prepositional phrase **"the World Food Programme"** functions as the object of the action.
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