Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and reflective world of "Wrong Way" by Lil Xan and Kidd Keo. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore modern hip-hop with a blend of English and Spanish lyrics, providing insight into an artist's personal battle and triumph over addiction. You'll grasp authentic street vocabulary and emotional expression, making it a compelling listen for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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way /weɪ/ A2 |
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long /lɒŋ/ A1 |
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wrong /rɒŋ/ A1 |
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bitch /bɪtʃ/ B1 |
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came /keɪm/ A1 |
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Balmain /balˈmæ̃/ C1 |
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Benz /bɛnz/ B2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1 |
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check /tʃɛk/ B1 |
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spend /spɛnd/ A2 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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rich /rɪtʃ/ A2 |
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Militia /mɪˈlɪʃə/ C1 |
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soldier /ˈsoʊldʒər/ B1 |
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dick /dɪk/ C1 |
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suck /sʌk/ B1 |
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play /pleɪ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Long way, long way, bitch, I came a long way
➔ Present Perfect
➔ The phrase 'I came a long way' uses the Present Perfect to indicate an action that started in the past and is relevant to the present, emphasizing the speaker's journey and progress.
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Now they only hit me 'cause my diamonds crossing on me late
➔ Present Simple with 'only'
➔ The use of 'only' with the Present Simple ('only hit me') emphasizes exclusivity, indicating that the action happens for a specific reason.
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Everytime I get a check I spend on Balmain
➔ Present Simple with 'Everytime'
➔ The phrase 'Everytime I get a check' uses the Present Simple to describe a habitual action, indicating that spending on Balmain is a regular occurrence.
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Bitches sucking dick sexy x'z on the wrist, yeah
➔ Present Continuous
➔ The phrase 'Bitches sucking dick' uses the Present Continuous to describe an action happening now, though it's used here more for emphasis and style than literal timing.
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I don't got no keys, I'm sorry, you just gotta dip, yeah
➔ Double Negative
➔ The phrase 'I don't got no keys' uses a double negative, which is non-standard in formal English but common in colloquial or poetic language for emphasis.
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Todo el día abierto, to'a la noche, all the morning
➔ Mixing Languages (Code-Switching)
➔ The line mixes Spanish ('Todo el día abierto, to'a la noche') and English ('all the morning'), demonstrating code-switching, a common feature in multilingual contexts.
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