X – English Lyrics

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

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English through the confident and defiant lyrics of "X." This trap hit by 21 Savage, Metro Boomin, and Future offers a great opportunity to understand modern slang and the language of self-assurance in the face of past relationships. The song's direct and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow, while the verses provide a glimpse into the storytelling and wordplay that define contemporary hip-hop.

[English]

10 bad bitches in a mansion

...

Wrist on Milly Rock them diamonds on me dancin'

When you workin' hard then your money start expandin'

I got model bitches wanna lick me like some candy

And them drugs come in handy

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

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

And I'm sippin' on that Codeine, not Brandy

I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Fuck a wedding ring, I bought a necklace

Diamonds got the flu, try not to catch this

I left that ho alone 'cause she was ratchet

All these bitches salty, they can't stand me

Flexin' on that bitch, hold up

Bought a necklace on that bitch, hold up

Her friend gon' lick me like a fruit roll up

She in her feelins' on the 'Gram, grow up

21, flexin' on that bitch, hold up

I ain't textin' back that bitch, hold up

I ain't stressin' bout that bitch, hold up

21 gon' get the stick, hold up

Hold up, hold up, bitch I like to ball

Hold up, hold up, without no weave, you bald

Hold up, bitch I spent your rent inside the mall

Told her she got a nigga but he broke, she lost

Hold up, at this private location

Hold up, put her back in rotation

Hold up, bitches on me, immigration

Hold up, goin' through the translations

I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Fuck a wedding ring, I bought a necklace

Diamonds got the flu, try not to catch this

I left that ho alone 'cause she was ratchet

All these bitches salty, they can't stand me

Hold up, bitch my Rolex on fleek

Hold up, bitch my diamonds on fleek

Hold up, I got gold on my teeth

Hold up, you got Rainbow on your feet?

Hold up, corny niggas don't impress me

Hold up, never let a bitch dress me

Hold up, can't no motherfuckin' judge check me

Hold up, I don't give a fuck about no ring

Hold up, money make my old bitches hate me

Hold up, bitch you still stay on Section-8

Hold up, my new bitch wetter than a lake

Hold up, and she love to let me paint her face

Hold up, fell in love with some good throat

Hold up, fell in love with some good throat

Hold up, ripped them confidential papers up

Hold up, you done made me wake my savage up

I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just stuntin' on my ex-bitch

Hold up, I'm just flexin' on my ex-bitch

Fuck a wedding ring, I bought a necklace

Diamonds got the flu, try not to catch this

I left that ho alone 'cause she was ratchet

All these bitches salty, they can't stand me

10 bad bitches in a mansion

Wrist on Milly Rock them diamonds on me dancin'

When you workin' hard then your money start expandin'

If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you

And them drugs come in handy

Last name Hendrix bitch, you know I'm no Jimi

Hit 'em with no condoms, ship her right back out the country

And I'm sippin' codeine, tats all on my stomach

...

Key Vocabulary

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

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.