Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw energy and defiant spirit of Lil Skies' "RAGE!" This powerful hip-hop anthem offers a fantastic opportunity to learn modern English slang and expressions of self-confidence and overcoming adversity. With its clear, assertive delivery and catchy hooks, you'll easily grasp phrases reflecting ambition and independence, making it a dynamic and engaging way to boost your English vocabulary and understanding of contemporary rap culture.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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rage /reɪdʒ/ C1 |
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bag /bæɡ/ A2 |
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Porsche /ˈpɔːrʃə/ B2 |
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whip /wɪp/ B2 |
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ballin' /ˈbɔːlɪn/ C1 |
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stage /steɪdʒ/ B1 |
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crowd /kraʊd/ A2 |
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bass /beɪs/ B1 |
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escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1 |
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choppa /ˈtʃɒpə/ C1 |
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body /ˈbɒdi/ A1 |
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punch /pʌntʃ/ A2 |
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hit /hɪt/ A2 |
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catch /kætʃ/ A2 |
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Wraith /reɪθ/ B2 |
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dash /dæʃ/ B1 |
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swerving /ˈswɜːvɪŋ/ B2 |
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rockstar /ˈrɒk.stɑːr/ B2 |
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earthquake /ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/ B2 |
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shake /ʃeɪk/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I'm tryna go, I'm tryna rage
➔ Present continuous tense with 'tryna' (colloquial for 'trying to')
➔ The artist uses the present continuous tense ('I am trying to') and the colloquial contraction 'tryna' to express an ongoing desire or intention.
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I done bossed up, I got me a check
➔ Present perfect tense with 'done' as an auxiliary verb, and the colloquial usage of 'got me a check'.
➔ The present perfect tense ('I have bossed up') indicates an action completed in the past with relevance to the present. 'Got me a check' is a colloquial way of saying 'I received a paycheck.'
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I'm in a drop top with a cutie
➔ Present simple of 'to be' in a descriptive statement.
➔ This sentence uses the present simple of the verb 'to be' ('I am') to describe a current situation. 'Drop top' is slang for a convertible.
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I see the cops, then I escape
➔ Use of simple present tense to denote a sequence of events.
➔ The simple present tense is used to quickly describe the sequence of events, conveying a sense of immediacy.
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Know they be watchin', choppa the case
➔ Use of the emphatic 'be' + -ing form (habitual action), and a slang usage of 'choppa' (gun).
➔ The use of 'be' + -ing emphasizes the habitual nature of the action, suggesting that the police are constantly watching. 'Choppa' is slang for a gun, often a machine gun.
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Real big numbers count up like a dork
➔ Use of simile ('like') to compare the action of counting to a 'dork' (nerd, someone considered socially awkward).
➔ The simile illustrates the intense focus on counting money or the accumulation of wealth. 'Dork' is used to provide a humorous contrast.
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For a couple bands turn you to a corpse
➔ Use of conditional statement (implied) to express a consequence.
➔ This is a conditional sentence. The implied condition is that if one is willing to harm someone for money, the consequence is turning them into a corpse.
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I keep my faith high when I pray
➔ Subject + Verb + Object + Adverbial Clause of Time.
➔ This sentence follows a standard sentence structure. The adverbial clause of time ('when I pray') explains when the action occurs.
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I'm a big boss, dog, I earned it
➔ Informal use of 'dog' as a term of endearment/emphasis. Simple past tense.
➔ The use of 'dog' adds a layer of informality and street slang. The simple past 'earned' demonstrates past achievement.
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