Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy of Detroit rap with 'Still Going.' This song is a perfect example for those wanting to learn authentic American street slang and the rhythmic cadence of Michigan hip-hop, offering a window into the resilience and storytelling culture of the city.
Key Vocabulary
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different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1 |
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grind /ɡraɪnd/ B2 |
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stack /stæk/ B1 |
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foreign /ˈfɔːrən/ A2 |
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legend /ˈledʒənd/ B1 |
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crowd /kraʊd/ A2 |
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clear /klɪər/ A2 |
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million /ˈmɪljən/ A1 |
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confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1 |
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broke /brəʊk/ B1 |
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tripping /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/ B2 |
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speed /spiːd/ A2 |
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real /rɪəl/ A1 |
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proud /praʊd/ A2 |
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rich /rɪtʃ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Made enough for my grandkids to be rich, but I want more.
➔ Infinitive phrase of purpose/result
➔ The infinitive "to be rich" indicates the intended outcome of having "enough" wealth.
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Niggas try to hide they hate, but on they face, it still show.
➔ Subjunctive/Present tense observation
➔ The verb "show" (without -s) is used here in an AAVE dialectal structure, implying a recurring, inevitable truth.
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Now we outside, foreigns lined up the street, that bag here.
➔ Elliptical clause (omission of verb 'to be')
➔ The speaker omits "are" before "outside" and "is" before "here" for rhythmic, colloquial effect.
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I keep on losin' count.
➔ Phrasal verb 'keep on' + gerund
➔ The phrase "keep on" expresses continuous, repetitive action.
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Bought a chain, four hundred thousand, that was 2018.
➔ Past simple narrative
➔ The speaker uses the past tense "bought" and "was" to establish a timeline of success.
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When them Hellcats first dropped, went and got it.
➔ Adverbial clause of time
➔ The clause starting with "When" provides the specific temporal context for the action "went and got it".
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Check my bag early morning, this shit already on the floor.
➔ Adverb of frequency/time
➔ "Early morning" acts as an adverbial phrase defining when the checking happens.
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Told these niggas keep they flowers, mine a skelly AP Rolls.
➔ Elliptical comparative/contrasting structure
➔ The speaker implies "mine is a..." but omits the verb "is" to create a sharp contrast between "flowers" and "AP Rolls".
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