Shadowing Practice: Foolio - DemiGod (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Ooh, it's way V808.
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Ooh, it's way V808.
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Pay me in full or don't pay me at all.
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Alright, then what we gonna do?
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What it is?
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I know this like I feel six times trying to kill this nigga fully up a little.
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What's up?
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He got a great eye to ring on a black SRT.
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Yeah.
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We got the drop on now.
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Let's do it.
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Let's go.
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That's him backing out right there.
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Let's go man, let go Shoot,
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nigga, shoot You killed him?
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Check the noob What the fuck,
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that nigga still living man,
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damn I saw death like five,
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six times like I'm a super sin I can't die so I'm off thinking that I'm Superman
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Told the broga to flip they block,
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that's just the mood I'm in Still in my city on my head like a hundred bands
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So I'ma buy a hundred toppers and some stolen cars October 7th,
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them boys tried to kill a superstar I'm still standing poppin' Percocets
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and Sandy bars Survived death so many times like I'm a demigod
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We on the road just left my hand
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and brought a crackin' card My bitches made another 100k I'm
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doin' fraud At Green Acres finna buy my cloths on Body
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Parts Right now I wanna kill my cousin I don't got no heart But I'm come through six blocks,
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50, you he ain't got no rod At Green Acres,
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finna buy my glocks from body parts He gave my drop,
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I let a snake get in my yard Survived death so many times,
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I'm a demigod Supposed to be chillin' when Cali trying to ship them chickens I want all them niggas dead,
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that's why I'm in my fitness My foot helling with these crutches,
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I still stand on Venice I need them dead before my flight land back in the city High speed chasers,
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brand new clock, refuse to throw my glizzing Smoke got heavy,
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I ain't running, I ain't leave my city With this clock 357,
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bitch I feel like business Way in Pittsburgh,
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14 on me like I'm George Pickens In New York City,
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talking business, just like Russell Simmons Rest in the trenches,
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holidays, shit was getting vicious Public housing,
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fuck Christmas, we ain't have no chimney This shit just hit me,
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broke my heart, bang man,
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keep on stealing Promote the violence,
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but stay in school to all the children Rule number one,
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you ain't beat on love but trust these bitches Rule number two,
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you need money to the war with the city Rule number three,
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police grab, you ain't no fucking snitches Rule number four,
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pray to God for this life we livin' Cause any day you could die, go to penitentiary

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage with dynamic and modern language from the official music video of "DemiGod" by Foolio. This content provides a rich context for practicing English pronunciation and understanding colloquial expressions commonly used in music and everyday conversations. By focusing on the emotional tone and pacing of the lyrics, you will refine your speaking abilities, making it an excellent choice for IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Demigod - A being with partial divine status, often used metaphorically.
  • Pay me in full - A phrase that emphasizes the importance of complete payment for services or goods.
  • Survived death - An expression indicating that someone has come back from dangerous situations.
  • High-speed chasers - Refers to high-speed police pursuits, showcasing adrenaline-fueled situations.
  • Public housing - Affordable housing systems provided by the government, often in urban settings.
  • Promote the violence - A phrase that suggests discussions around the consequences of violence in society.
  • Police grab - Terms related to law enforcement activity.

Practice Tips

When using the shadowing technique with this video, focus on emulating the rhythm, speed, and tone of Foolio's delivery. Start by listening carefully to a short section of the lyrics, then pause it and repeat aloud, aiming to match his intonation and pronunciation. This method is particularly effective for improving English pronunciation, as it allows you to practice real-life conversational patterns in a fun context. Note that the lyrical content includes rapid-fire lines and informal language, which can be challenging but rewarding.

To optimize your learning experience on this shadowing site, let your shadow speech reflect both the speed and emotion found in the lyrics. Try to replicate the artist’s energy, especially during moments of heightened emotion, such as when discussing survival and resilience. As you become more confident, increase your playback speed to further challenge your speaking skills. This approach is not only beneficial for fluency but also for gathering insights into contemporary expressions used in popular culture.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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