Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture, and "What I Did" by Yella Beezy and Kevin Gates offers a glimpse into the dialect and slang of Southern American hip-hop. The song's repetitive chorus and clear storytelling about overcoming struggles and celebrating success make it a great track to pick up on new vocabulary and understand the nuances of the artists' regional accents. It's a raw and authentic expression of their journeys, making it a special piece for anyone wanting to connect with the heart of Dallas and Louisiana street culture through music.
[English]
Know what I didKnow what I did
Know what I did
Know what I did, Yeah (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
But I ain't buildin' no bridge (Ayy)
My jeweller just flooded my wrist, yeah
('Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah)
Went to go fuck me some twins
Had to buy my mama a new crib (Ayy)
Then buy my lil' bitch some new heels, yeah
('Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
(Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
(Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah)
I had it put on for the clique (Clique)
I'ma rep my shit on the real (Yeah)
(Lemme tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Come with me, follow the drip
You don't want no problem for real (Real)
Lay back to pop me a seal
(Lemme tell you what I did)
All I know how to do is get bent
Top down on a man, that's not my steelo (My steelo)
Stubble tip piece up in my pants
I'ma get to this bag, nigga keep it on the D-low (On the D-low)
I swear, I'm up in my bag
I'm up in my bag, your ass baby, he know
That sack, I'll get to that sack
I'll get to that sack, I ain't talkin' Dan Marino (Dan Marino, yy)
You follow my drill (Drill)
Yes, that made me walk with a deal (Deal)
I don't give a fuck how you feel
(Lemme tell you what I did, yeah)
Stackin' up bills
Double cup crackin' the seal (Seal)
Lil' daddy, I'm packin' for real
(Lemme tell you what I did, yeah)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
(Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
(Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
So y'all niggas know I'm fuckin' with you
I- I- I took a bitch out of town, put some dick on her body
She takes it, she thinkin' about me
She gave me a shower and baby you know what I'm 'bout, huh?
Started young, I'm tryin' to run them dollars up
Ain't acknowledge us, steady pilin' up
Got 'em frownin' up, it's really all or none
I'm in my bag, jump out the whip and I got on they ass
Trump Towers, I'm in here rockin' some ice (Bling)
While I'm talkin' my mouth gotta glisten when I'm in the light
Grindin' hard, come up from under that life
Grindin' hard, baby I wanna shine
Why you still ringin' my cellular
Shit ain't my loss, no regular
Brushed aluminum texture whip up in the Vette an'
Hop out in your section and then go to flex on 'em
I'm talkin' 'bout extra, forgive me, I'm messin'
These niggas be hatin', I gotta address it
They women look sexy, they love how I'm dressed an'
And my diamonds reflectin' without no protection
I'm drinkin' consecutive, I'm an executive
Rolly a president
Know what I did (Ayy)
But I ain't buildin' no bridge (Ayy)
My jeweller just flooded my wrist, yeah
('Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah)
Went to go fuck me some twins
Had to buy my mama a new crib (Ayy)
Then buy my lil' bitch some new heels, yeah
('Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
Know what I did (Ayy)
(Tryin' to tell you what I did, yeah, ayy)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
Know what I did (Know what I did)
Know what I did
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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But I ain't buildin' no bridge (Ayy)
➔ Contraction, Present Continuous (Implied)
➔ The contraction "ain't" combines "am not" and the implied present continuous action of building a bridge is emphasized. The negative construction provides a strong statement of refusal.
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My jeweller just flooded my wrist, yeah
➔ Simple Past tense (implied cause), Direct Object
➔ The simple past tense "flooded" suggests an action completed in the past that resulted in the current state of a flooded wrist. "My wrist" is the direct object of the action.
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Went to go fuck me some twins
➔ Verb Phrase, Infinitive of Purpose, Pronoun as Object.
➔ "Went to go fuck" is a verb phrase expressing movement to perform the action. "To go fuck" indicates the purpose. "me" acts as the object of the verb.
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Had to buy my mama a new crib (Ayy)
➔ Modal Verb, Indirect Object
➔ "Had to" is a modal verb showing obligation. "My mama" is the indirect object, receiving the benefit of the buying.
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Then buy my lil' bitch some new heels, yeah
➔ Conjunction, Direct Object
➔ "Then" acts as a conjunction to show the sequence of events, and "some new heels" is the direct object of the verb "buy".
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I'ma rep my shit on the real (Yeah)
➔ Contraction, Prepositional Phrase
➔ "I'ma" is a contraction of "I am going to". "on the real" is a prepositional phrase modifying the verb.
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Lay back to pop me a seal
➔ Verb, Infinitive of Purpose, Direct Object
➔ "Lay back" indicates a position before performing an action. "to pop" indicates purpose. "me" acts as object. "a seal" is the direct object
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I'ma get to this bag, nigga keep it on the D-low
➔ Contraction, Verb + Prepositional Phrase, Slang, Prepositional Phrase.
➔ "I'ma" is a contraction. The phrase "get to this bag" is slang. "on the D-low" is a slang prepositional phrase which the rapper keeps a low profile.
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I'm up in my bag, your ass baby, he know
➔ Contraction, Prepositional Phrase, Pronoun
➔ "I'm" is a contraction of "I am". "in my bag" is a prepositional phrase. The informal use of "your ass baby" and he know is common in colloquial speech
