What's Luv?

• By: Fat Joe

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
trust /trʌst/ A2	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of
baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
party /ˈpɑːr.ti/ A2	noun - a social gathering verb - to enjoy oneself at a party or other social gathering, typically by drinking alcohol and dancing.
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's eyes in a specified direction noun - an act of directing one's gaze
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation noun - an instance of experiencing an emotion or sensation
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to convey information or express ideas or feelings noun - the action of speaking
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood noun - the center of emotion
body /ˈbɑː.di/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
open /ˈoʊ.pən/ A1	adjective - allowing access, passage, or a view verb - to allow access, passage, or a view
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
high /haɪ/ A1	adjective - of great vertical extent noun - the state of being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning verb - to discharge a firearm

Grammar:

• Let you know from the gate I don't go down lady

  ➔ Conditional 'would' implied (If I were to let you know...)

  ➔ The sentence implies a conditional statement. The speaker is directly stating his intentions. The "gate" refers to the beginning. "I don't go down lady" means he does not fail or get played.

• She can be the office type or like to strip

  ➔ Modal verb "can" expressing possibility; "like to" + infinitive

  ➔ "Can" indicates that either option is acceptable. "Like to strip" is the correct form.

• Don't wanna lose the feelin' cause, the roof is chillin

  ➔ Contraction "wanna" (want to); Informal use of "cause" (because); Present continuous "is chillin'" used to describe a state.

  ➔ "Wanna" and "cause" are colloquial contractions. "Roof is chillin'" means the vibe or atmosphere is relaxed and cool. Note the intentional misspelling for slang effect.

• You say you gotta man and you're in love

  ➔ Informal "gotta" (got to/have to); Present simple tense for a statement of fact.

  ➔ "Gotta" is a contraction commonly used in informal speech and music. The sentence is stating a fact presented by the other person.

• But what's love gotta do with a little

  ➔ Rhetorical question using "gotta do with"; Implied noun after "little" (e.g., 'fun').

  ➔ The question challenges the importance of love in the context of a casual encounter. The "little" refers to a short-term experience.

• Could just slide for a few and she could come too

  ➔ Modal verb "could" indicating possibility; Ellipsis (omission) of a repeated verb phrase.

  ➔ "Slide" is slang for going somewhere. "She could come too" implies "she could slide for a few too." The verb 'slide' is elided, so it's not repeated.

• You need to trust the God and jump in the car

  ➔ Use of "need to" expressing obligation or advice; Definite article "the" used before "God" (informal, showing familiarity); Imperative verb "jump".

  ➔ "Need to" indicates the speaker's suggestion or expectation. "The God" is an informal way of referring to himself, implying he is trustworthy. "Jump in the car" is a direct command.

• You came here with the heart to cheat

  ➔ Past simple tense indicating a completed action; "the" + noun + "to" + infinitive (expressing purpose).

  ➔ The sentence suggests the person intended to be unfaithful. "With the heart to cheat" means the person came with the intention of cheating.

• Gonna cut you no slack, 'cause I'm on it like that

  ➔ Informal "gonna" (going to); Negative "no slack"; "like that" referring to a previously established manner or state; Use of 'cause as a short for because.

  ➔ "Gonna" is a casual contraction of "going to." "No slack" means no leniency or mercy. "Like that" describes his aggressive approach. This expresses a state of intensity and determination. "Cause" is used as a shortform for because.