Lyrics & Translation
Discover the fun and flirty side of American slang and nightlife culture with 'You and Your Friends.' This catchy hip hop track offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of a night out, making it a lively way to learn conversational phrases and vocabulary related to partying and socializing. The collaboration between three major artists, each with a distinct style, also provides a great look into modern American music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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drink /drɪŋk/ A2 |
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bottle /ˈbɒt.l̩/ A2 |
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club /klʌb/ A2 |
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dog /dɒg/ A1 |
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friend /frɛnd/ A2 |
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car /kɑːr/ A1 |
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star /stɑːr/ A2 |
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price /praɪs/ B1 |
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ice /aɪs/ A2 |
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light /laɪt/ B2 |
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moment /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ B1 |
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woman /ˈwʊm.ən/ A2 |
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baby /ˈbeɪ.bi/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I got all these J's rolled up
➔ Past Participle as Adjective (reduced relative clause)
➔ "rolled up" acts as an adjective describing the "J's" (joints). It's a reduced relative clause, meaning the full sentence could be 'I got all these J's that are rolled up'.
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But I'm tryna leave with you and your friends
➔ Slang/Informal Contraction (tryna)
➔ "tryna" is a slang contraction of "trying to". This is common in informal speech and song lyrics. It reflects casual language use.
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Don't gotta ask the price 'cause you already know
➔ Double Negative (non-standard, but used for emphasis)
➔ "Don't gotta" is a non-standard way of saying "don't have to". The word 'gotta' itself is a shortened version of 'got to'. The double negative emphasizes the lack of necessity. Note: In Standard English, it would be "You don't have to ask the price because you already know".
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Left your nigga to be with my squad
➔ Infinitive of Purpose
➔ The infinitive phrase "to be with my squad" explains the reason for leaving someone (your nigga). It indicates the purpose or intention.
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He talk a lot of shit, but he ain't really on
➔ Informal Contraction (ain't)
➔ "ain't" is a highly informal contraction for "is not", "are not", or "am not", and sometimes even "has not" or "have not". Its use indicates a casual or colloquial style.
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I'm parked outfront in a Range Rover
➔ Adverbial Particle "outfront"
➔ "outfront" is an adverbial particle combining "out" and "front" to specify the location of being parked. It means 'parked outside in front (of a place)'
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Was they cousins or was they twins?
➔ Double Question (Indirect Question Imbedded in a Question)
➔ This line represents a double question structure. The main question is implied: "I wonder...". The actual question is made up of two alternative questions (using "or"): "Were they cousins?" or "Were they twins?". This structure is used to present choices.
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Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign

Better On Me
Pitbull, Ty Dolla $ign

Work from Home
Fifth Harmony, Ty Dolla $ign
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