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The lyrics paint a vivid, almost hyperreal picture of street life, centered on territorial conflict and a braggadocious assertion of dominance. The opening lines immediately establish a sense of urgency and action, with the narrator asking why people are "running" while simultaneously describing violent encounters in specific London boroughs like "Lambeth" and "Southwark." This sets a tone of constant threat and immediate consequence, where violence is a normalized response to perceived disrespect or intrusion. The language is raw and direct, focusing on the physical act of aggression and its aftermath, creating an immersive, albeit unsettling, atmosphere. The central tension revolves around a duality of experiences: the harsh reality of street conflict and the allure of romantic or sexual encounters. While the verses detail violent confrontations, the hook pivots to a "baby girl" who "fucked with 4s," referencing a specific postcode or crew associated with Southwest London. This juxtaposition suggests that even within this dangerous environment, there's a pursuit of pleasure and connection, albeit framed through the lens of power and possession. The narrator's dismissiveness towards those who "ain't got heart" and "just run then" reinforces a culture that values aggression and fearlessness above all else. The craft of the lyrics lies in its relentless energy and specific, often jarring, imagery. Phrases like "rip man's face cos I know about crashing" and the comparison of violence to "deadly sin like gluten" are striking in their bluntness. The hook's repeated description of a "wap" (slang for a gun) that "loves to boogy Harlem shake it gets in the function" is a particularly dark and surreal metaphor, personifying the weapon as an active participant in the party-like atmosphere of their activities. This creative, albeit disturbing, use of language elevates the narrative beyond simple boasts into something more complex and unsettling. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their unflinching portrayal of a specific subculture and its values. The rapid-fire delivery implied by the text, combined with the visceral imagery and slang, creates a powerful, almost overwhelming sensory experience for the listener. It's a world where violence is casual, reputation is paramount, and even relationships are described in terms of dominance and disposability, mirroring the transactional nature of the conflicts described. The lyrics don't shy away from this reality, instead embracing it with a defiant energy that makes the narrative compelling.

Skengdo - Rap, UK Rap

With The 4's

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[Verse 1: AM] Beg a man tell me something Try ask why why man's running Same day I had bare man cutting Done it in Lambeth done it Southwark (Live!) He got Irish bine this Dublin then I put wood in a gyally's cuddlin He ain't riding disgusting it's a deadly sin like gluten (Baow!) I don't know about passion but I rip man's face cos I know about crashing I don't know about rashen when the corn gets bust then you know about fashion Catch one and cat him pull up in traffic tryna end up Latz did pull up with the star like Patrick bro put smoke on two same day got him like hatrick That's ripped up shirts holes in cots tryna make Jordan's look like crops Tryna nurse them wounds your doing them dots, dots, dots, dots Pay for the corn you will get it for free Treat got shredded all for generously And all of them felt that evidently got a minion there that's despicable me [Hook: Skengdo] Baby girl come lock it for me she fucked with 4s that's southwest London Just like my ex I'll dump it corn in abundance just you ain't got heart just run then This wap then loves to boogy Harlem shake it gets in the function No fist ting we on Russian you get done like the nurse is rushing Baby girl come lock it for me she fucked with 4s that's southwest London Just like my ex I'll dump it corn in abundance just you ain't got heart just run then This wap then loves to boogy Harlem shake it gets in the function No fist ting we on Russian you get done like the nurse is rushing [Verse 2: Skengdo] Gyally on me why ask me why I'm so rude Had a tug like me blushing (Arrgh man!) All of the verbal brush it they ain't on nothing no we ain't up for the discussion (It's not!) **** got done in the shop and denied it all yeah you must be buzzin (Some joker!) Anything goes sweet bro tryna shift **** and his rasclart cousin Put it in the bag see an opp now we're kicking off his hat (Baow!) Spinner on my lap one bad b bring it to the gaff two bad bs bring it to the gaff (Bring that!) Give a man another wap she giving me the wap Rev up the ting man take it to the max 410 ting man and the C4 crash (Crash!) it's fucking live (Live!) Stop talking lie do it like Stegz you slip is on sight (Du-du-du!) Back the black blade and take a man's sight Oh my God another one died they think I'm mental or think that I'm fine Fuck all the opps we're giving them bine (Fuck all the opps we're giving them bine) (Ay! It's fucking live) [Hook: Skengdo] Baby girl come lock it for me she fucked with 4s that's southwest London Just like my ex I'll dump it corn in abundance just you ain't got heart just run then This wap then loves to boogy Harlem shake it gets in the function No fist ting we on Russian you get done like the nurse is rushing Baby girl come lock it for me she fucked with 4s that's southwest London Just like my ex I'll dump it corn in abundance just you ain't got heart just run then This wap then loves to boogy Harlem shake it gets in the function No fist ting we on Russian you get done like the nurse is rushing

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Writers: Skengdo
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With The 4's

With The 4's

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