Wanna Be – English Lyrics

• By: GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful world of "Wanna Be" by GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion – a high-energy hip-hop track that's perfect for learning modern American English. Through its bold and unapologetic lyrics, you can explore expressions of independence, confidence, and setting boundaries in relationships. The song's infectious beats and the distinct flows of both artists make it a dynamic and memorable listening experience, offering a glimpse into contemporary rap language and culture.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for someone
nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ B2	noun - a colloquial term for a black man, often used among friends
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a derogatory term for a woman
call /kɔːl/ A2	verb - to speak to someone on the phone
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire something
safe /seɪf/ B1	adjective - protected from danger
freaky /ˈfriːki/ B2	adjective - strange or unusual, often in a sexual context
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a container made of flexible material
days /deɪz/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
keep /kiːp/ A2	verb - to have or retain possession of something
treat /triːt/ B1	verb - to behave towards someone in a certain way
wanna /ˈwɒnə/ A2	verb - informal contraction of 'want to'
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B2	adjective - having lost brightness or color
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged or insane

Key Grammar Structures

• HE DON’T WANNA BE SAVED DON’T SAVE HIM

  ➔ Use of informal contractions and negation.

  ➔ The phrase "don’t save him" uses the informal contraction "don’t" to express negation.

• I CAN’T LIE I USE TO SIMP SO HARD

  ➔ Use of modal verbs and past habits.

  ➔ The phrase "I CAN’T LIE" uses the modal verb "can’t" to express inability.

• I DON’T GET LEFT I’M A LEAVER

  ➔ Use of present simple tense for habitual actions.

  ➔ The phrase "I DON’T GET LEFT" indicates a habitual action using the present simple.

• HE DON’T WANT THE BABY THEN BITCH DON’T KEEP IT, HOE

  ➔ Use of conditional statements.

  ➔ The phrase "if he don’t want the baby then don’t keep it" presents a conditional situation.

• I’M THE B A D D E S T

  ➔ Use of emphasis through spelling.

  ➔ The phrase "I’M THE B A D D E S T" emphasizes the word "baddest" by spelling it out.

• YOU AIN’T MY DADDY I AM NOT YOUR BABY

  ➔ Use of informal language and negation.

  ➔ The phrase "YOU AIN’T MY DADDY" uses informal language with the contraction "ain’t" for negation.

• I’M SHOWING MY TITTIES I TORE UP THE CITY

  ➔ Use of present continuous tense for ongoing actions.

  ➔ The phrase "I’M SHOWING MY TITTIES" uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action.