Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Ty Dolla $ign's "Zaddy" to explore the captivating world of modern English slang and R&B storytelling. This hit song not only offers a smooth, melodic experience but also provides a unique window into cultural expressions of desirability and confidence through the term 'Zaddy.' Understanding the lyrics and their context can enrich your grasp of contemporary American English, especially its evolving informal vocabulary and expressions of romantic dynamics.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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zaddy /ˈzædi/ B1 |
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pull /pʊl/ A2 |
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budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ B1 |
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fatty /ˈfæti/ A2 |
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call /kɔːl/ A1 |
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nasty /ˈnæsti/ B1 |
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eat /iːt/ A1 |
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beat /biːt/ A2 |
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fuck /fʌk/ C1 |
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drive /draɪv/ A2 |
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rowdy /ˈraʊdi/ B2 |
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campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ B1 |
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pimpin /ˈpɪmpɪn/ C1 |
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panties /ˈpæntiːz/ B1 |
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messy /ˈmesi/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Hey, zaddy gon' pull up and he gon' fuck you all night
➔ Future intention with the colloquial form “gon’” (going to)
➔ The word "gon'" is a contraction of "going to" and is used to talk about a planned future action.
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She keep on callin' me zaddy
➔ Keep on + gerund (continuous action)
➔ The phrase "keep on" followed by the gerund "callin'" shows that the action happens repeatedly.
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She got zaddy runnin' up a budget on her
➔ Have/get + object + present participle (causative/arrangement)
➔ The verb "got" functions like "has" and the participle "runnin'" shows that she arranged for "zaddy" to be "running up a budget".
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I was lit off a xanny
➔ Past simple of "be" + adjective phrase (state in the past)
➔ The verb "was" indicates a past state, and "lit off" (slang) describes how the speaker felt under the influence of a "xanny".
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I eat it, I beat it, I fuck her
➔ Simple present for habitual actions; parallel verb structure
➔ Each clause uses the base form of the verb ("eat", "beat", "fuck") in the simple present to describe repeated or habitual actions.
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She might just make me a daddy
➔ Modal verb "might" + base verb (expressing possibility)
➔ The modal "might" indicates that it is only a possibility that she will "make" the speaker a "daddy".
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When we getting rowdy, rowdy
➔ Present continuous after "when" (ongoing action in the same time frame)
➔ The phrase "we getting" uses the present participle "getting" to show that the action of becoming "rowdy" is happening at that moment.
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She love when I eat the box
➔ Verb + "when" clause (expressing preference for an action)
➔ The verb "love" is followed by a "when" clause "when I eat the box", indicating that she enjoys that particular action.
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Don't call me Jay 305, call me zaddy, hello
➔ Imperative mood: negative command "Don't + verb" and affirmative command "verb + object"
➔ The word "Don't" forms a negative imperative "Don't call me", while "call me" is a direct positive command.
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