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• By: 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, Future
• Album: Savage Mode

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a female dog; often used as a derogatory term for a woman
flexin' /ˈflɛksɪn/ B2	verb - to show off or display something, often wealth or status
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1	noun - a precious stone, typically clear and sparkling
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services
drugs /drʌɡz/ B1	noun - substances used for medical purposes or for recreational use
necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ A2	noun - a piece of jewelry worn around the neck
salty /ˈsɔːlti/ B2	adjective - having a taste of salt; often used to describe someone who is upset or bitter
ratchet /ˈræʧɪt/ B2	adjective - slang term for someone who is considered low-class or uncouth
location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ B1	noun - a particular place or position
private /ˈpraɪvɪt/ B1	adjective - belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group
translations /trænzˈleɪʃənz/ B2	noun - the process of translating words or text from one language to another
shoot /ʃuːt/ B1	verb - to fire a bullet from a gun
hard /hɑrd/ A2	adjective - solid, firm, and resistant to pressure
workin' /ˈwɜrkɪn/ B1	verb - to engage in physical or mental activity to achieve a result

Grammar:

• Wrist on Milly Rock them diamonds on me dancin'

  ➔ Non-standard grammar/Slang: Absence of auxiliary verb and use of 'them' as a determiner.

  ➔ Instead of "My wrist is on Milly Rock and the diamonds are dancing on me," the sentence uses a more direct and informal structure. "them diamonds" is slang for "those diamonds."

• When you workin' hard then your money start expandin'

  ➔ Non-standard grammar: Contraction of "working" to "workin'" and "expanding" to "expandin'". Omission of auxiliary verb ('starts').

  ➔ The use of "workin'" and "expandin'" is a phonetic spelling reflecting pronunciation. The grammar is casual and conversational. The omission of 'starts' creates a more direct statement.

• Last name Savage bitch, but no I'm not Randy

  ➔ Use of proper noun (Randy) for comparison.

  ➔ This line plays on the double meaning of 'savage'. While his last name is Savage, he clarifies he's not referring to Randy Savage, the wrestler, implying his 'savage' is different and possibly more intense.

• Hit her with no condom, had to make her eat a plan B

  ➔ Ellipsis: Implied subject in the second clause ('I had to make her...').

  ➔ The subject "I" is implied in the second part of the sentence. It's understood that 'I'm' the one who had to make her eat a Plan B.

• I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

  ➔ Present continuous tense (stuntin') with non-standard pronunciation/spelling.

  ➔ "Stuntin'" is a colloquial shortening of "stunting," indicating the action of showing off. The present continuous implies the action is ongoing.

• Diamonds got the flu, try not to catch this

  ➔ Personification (Diamonds got the flu). Use of imperative mood ('try').

  ➔ Diamonds are described as having the flu to emphasize their brilliance and ability to make others sick with envy. "Try not to catch this" is an imperative, warning against being envious.

• Hold up, bitch I like to ball

  ➔ Interjection ('Hold up') followed by a simple declarative sentence. Use of slang ('ball' meaning to live lavishly).

  ➔ "Hold up" is used as an interjection to pause or get attention. "Ball" is slang for living extravagantly or being successful.