Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the rhythmic and soulful world of Southern Hip Hop with 'Excuse Me.' This song is a perfect gateway for learners to explore African American Vernacular English (AAVE), regional Alabama slang, and the art of storytelling through melodic rap.
Key Vocabulary
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quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A1 |
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disposal /dɪˈspoʊzl/ B2 |
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jewels /ˈdʒuːəlz/ A2 |
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stylist /ˈstaɪlɪst/ B1 |
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interview /ˈɪntərvjuː/ A2 |
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solution /səˈluːʃn/ A2 |
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evicted /ɪˈvɪktɪd/ C1 |
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commissary /ˈkɑːmɪseri/ C2 |
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diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A2 |
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solitaire /ˌsɑːlɪˈter/ B2 |
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pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1 |
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trap /træp/ B1 |
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sue /suː/ B2 |
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admit /ədˈmɪt/ A2 |
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cloth /klɔːθ/ A1 |
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“quiet, disposal, jewels” – got them all figured out?
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'd rather flop before I buy my views
➔ Preference structure: 'would rather' + bare infinitive
➔ The speaker uses 'would rather' to express a preference for failing naturally than using 'buy my views'.
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If I was broke, I'll still die real
➔ Mixed Conditional (Second conditional for hypothesis + First conditional for result)
➔ Uses 'if I was' to set a hypothetical situation, followed by 'I'll' (I will) for a resolute future/present outcome.
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I couldn't count on nobody but Nick
➔ Negative pronoun usage + 'but' as a preposition (meaning 'except')
➔ The double negative 'couldn't count on nobody' emphasizes the isolation, with 'but' acting as 'except'.
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We the ones who had his partner mama cryin'
➔ Relative clause omitting the relative pronoun (Defining clause)
➔ The structure 'We the ones [who] had...' defines exactly who the speaker is.
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I'll never buy a purse for an escort, I don't even care if I hit
➔ Zero conditional/Real condition ('even if' + present)
➔ Uses 'even if I hit' to describe an indifferent attitude regarding the outcome of the action.
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He a crybaby
➔ African American Vernacular English (AAVE) Copula Deletion
➔ The verb 'is' is omitted ('He [is] a crybaby'), which is a common grammatical feature in this style of English.
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I was broke, all I had was my cannon
➔ Relative clause with 'all' + 'that/what'
➔ Uses 'all [that] I had' to emphasize a singular state of being (having only one possession).
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You speakin' bout real smoke while on an interview
➔ Present Continuous for current/ongoing actions + prepositional phrase
➔ Uses 'speakin'' (speaking) to indicate an ongoing action that contradicts the situation (the interview).
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