Starboy English Lesson383

IntroductionIn this lesson, we'll be exploring the lyrics of The Weeknd's hit song "Starboy" and using them to expand our English vocabulary. We'll also discuss the song's themes and how they relate to our own lives.

Verse 1"I'm tryna put you in the worst mood, ah"
The word "tryna" is a slang contraction of "trying to." It's often used in informal speech, especially among young people.
"I'm tryna put you in the worst mood" means that the speaker is trying to make the listener feel bad. This could be for a variety of reasons, such as jealousy, anger, or revenge.
"I'm in my white tee, that's a clean one"
The phrase "clean one" is often used to describe someone who is well-dressed or well-groomed. In this case, the speaker is referring to his white t-shirt, which he is wearing to impress the listener.
"I got two phones, one for the plug and one for the load"
The word "plug" is a slang term for a drug dealer. The word "load" is a slang term for a large amount of drugs.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he has two phones: one that he uses to contact his drug dealer and one that he uses to contact his customers.

Chorus"I'm a motherf* starboy"
The word "motherf*" is a profanity that is often used to express anger or frustration. However, it can also be used as a term of endearment, especially among close friends.
In this case, the speaker is using the word "motherf*" as a term of endearment. He is saying that he is a "starboy," which is a slang term for someone who is successful and popular.
"I'm a motherf* rich boy"
The word "rich" is an adjective that means having a lot of money. In this case, the speaker is saying that he is a "rich boy," which means that he comes from a wealthy family.
"I'm a motherf* liar"
The word "liar" is a noun that means someone who tells lies. In this case, the speaker is saying that he is a "liar," which means that he often tells lies to people.
"I'm a motherf* icon"
The word "icon" is a noun that means a person or thing that is widely admired and respected. In this case, the speaker is saying that he is a "motherf* icon," which means that he is widely admired and respected by people.

Verse 2"I'm in the back of the Ghost, ridin' low"
The word "Ghost" is a slang term for a Rolls-Royce Wraith. The word "ridin'" is a slang term for driving.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he is riding in the back of a Rolls-Royce Wraith, which is a very expensive and luxurious car.
"I got my shades on, I'm feelin' so fly"
The word "shades" is a slang term for sunglasses. The word "fly" is a slang term for attractive or cool.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he is wearing sunglasses and feeling very confident and attractive.
"I'm sippin' on lean, I'm feelin' so right"
The word "lean" is a slang term for a type of cough syrup that is often abused as a recreational drug.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he is drinking lean and feeling very good.

Bridge"I'm not a player, I just crush a lot"
The word "player" is a slang term for someone who is promiscuous or unfaithful in relationships. The word "crush" is a slang term for someone that you have a strong romantic interest in.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he is not a player, but he does have a lot of crushes.
"I'm not a hater, I just avoid a lot"
The word "hater" is a slang term for someone who is jealous or resentful of others. The word "avoid" is a verb that means to stay away from something or someone.
In this line, the speaker is saying that he is not a hater, but he does avoid people who make him feel negative emotions.

Outro"I'm a motherf* starboy"
"I'm a motherf* rich boy"
"I'm a motherf* liar"
"I'm a motherf* icon"
The outro of the song is simply a repetition of the chorus. However, it is important to note that the speaker is now using the word "motherf*" in a more aggressive and confrontational way.
This suggests that the speaker is becoming increasingly frustrated and angry with the listener.

2025-01-02

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