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The lyrics paint a vivid picture of street conflict and a defiant posture against perceived mockery. The opening lines immediately establish a sense of being underestimated, with the phrase "W's up in the chat" acting as a coded signal of solidarity and readiness amidst whispers that they are the "laughing stock." This sets up a core tension: the external perception of ridicule versus an internal, aggressive assertion of power and presence. The repeated threat of violence, like "corn gets crashed" and "put two shells in your back," underscores the dangerous environment the narrator inhabits and their willingness to escalate conflict. The narrative quickly shifts from a defensive stance to an offensive one, detailing acts of aggression and retaliation. The lyrics describe confronting rivals, with lines like "Bro put a nine on the block and I wanna know who's locking his turner" and the chilling imagery of "cut him and he got blooded." There's a strong emphasis on loyalty and consequence, as seen in the condemnation of inaction: "If you see them man and you don't do nothin', I'm countin' that one as treason." This highlights a code of conduct where solidarity and decisive action are paramount, and hesitation is viewed as betrayal. A key element of the craft is the use of slang and coded language, creating an in-group communication that simultaneously excludes outsiders and solidifies the group's identity. Phrases like "opps," "tinies," "turner," and "corn" are embedded within a narrative of street warfare. The contrast between the casual mention of violence and the mundane details, such as "order the fries you can get with a raasclaat burger," creates a jarring effect, suggesting that violence is an integrated, almost normalized, part of their reality. The lyrics effectively use this juxtaposition to convey a sense of hardened experience and a dismissive attitude towards potential threats. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unflinching portrayal of a specific subculture's values and experiences. The directness of the threats, the coded language, and the emphasis on loyalty and immediate action combine to create a powerful, albeit grim, statement of defiance. The narrator's voice is one of authority and control, even when discussing being the "laughing stock," turning that perception into a catalyst for demonstrating their formidable power. The lyrics don't shy away from the harsh realities, instead using them to build a narrative of resilience and dominance in a challenging environment.

Skengdo - Rap, In English

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[Intro: Skengdo] Somethin' got caught on a lack W's up in the chat I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets— (Yeah) (P-P-P-P-Proffit, da-da-da, dara, baow) [Chorus: Skengdo] Somethin' got caught on a lack Yo, W's up in the chat (W's) I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets crashed You ain't never seen no opp and you're 3 cm from burstin' his hat It's crash, put two shells in your back, have your mandem pourin' yak (Pour it up) [Verse 1: Skengdo] Your tinies are talkin' lie Carry on, though, we could take this further Bro put a nine on the block and I wanna know who's locking his turner And order the fries you can get with a raasclaat burger Man a gеt burned up, don't get caught when a mandеm lurkers (We're outside) Please don't push my buttons, I push this button and do man somethin' (Outside) He thought I was bluffin' until I cut him and he got blooded (Outside) Preein' my Snap, now he's up in the air like a flight to Dublin Diss me and you're buzzin', it must be the dope you're bunnin' (Must be) If you head there's opps on your block, then it was probably **** (My young boy) If you see them man and you don't do nothin', I'm countin' that one as treason Leave it, how the fuck could you leave him? Them man are some eediats (What?) Dont' try come to the block for a cheeky Snap, get left where the leaves is [Chorus: Skengdo] Somethin' got caught on a lack Yo, W's up in the chat (W's) I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets crashed You ain't never seen no opp and you're 3 cm from burstin' his hat It's crash, put two shells in your back, have your mandem pourin' yak (Pour it up) Somethin' got caught on a lack Yo, W's up in the chat I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets crashed You ain't never seen no opp and you're 3 cm from burstin' his hat It's crash, put two shells in your back, have your mandem pourin' yak [Verse 2: AM] Light like filament, I'm a Baghdad citizen, all I know is diligence Out from early, I've been about from early (That's early), on the prince like William Man need bigger fish, skrrt to the pond, I'm whizzing it Ran from the bine, you hypocrite Full to the brim, I'm fillin' it, thought it was done, one's in the head, you idiot I got love for the girl if her tongue is bored up (Bored up) You can't take this one, I'm a hoarder Funny how the back just jiggle like water Say she won't give neck in a Corsa Bougie, would have left that usually Usually, gyal just fling on one order When it gets dark, I call her, put it on buds Body just drip like sauna Man chat shit, do leggy like Gump Chest-shot one to the belly like, uh Buckshots beat in the air like baow Got a boy holding his ear like Trump Man put your big homies in a pickle On the hill with a hammer with Mizzle (Baow) Free Double S, got nicked with a whistle Free Double S, got nicked with a— Glue with the drum on the block, that's loads of money (It is) Tryna war? That's loads of money Me in the trap, that's loads of money (Du-du-du), money (Money) Nowadays, I just kick down doors and run up in flats, that's loads of money (It is) Start from scratch, it's loads of money Trying to get back, it's loads of money (Fuckin' hell) [Chorus: Skengdo] Somethin' got caught on a lack Yo, W's up in the chat (W's) I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets crashed You ain't never seen no opp and you're 3 cm from burstin' his hat It's crash, put two shells in your back, have your mandem pourin' yak (Pour it up) Somethin' got caught on a lack Yo, W's up in the chat I heard we're the laughing stock Watch the laughing stock when the corn gets crashed You ain't never seen no opp and you're 3 cm from burstin' his hat It's crash, put two shells in your back, have your mandem pourin' yak (Pour it up)

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Writers: Skengdo
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