South London's 67 started life as a street gang before evolving into a musi… Read Full Bio ↴South London's 67 started life as a street gang before evolving into a music and media brand that involved a number of people from the Brixton Hill area in London. 67 strove to break away from the U.K. grime scene, instead pursuing a sound that had more in common with Chicago drill, in the process defining themselves as leading U.K. drill artists. The main players in the 67 family originally included six MCs -- LD (with his iconic mask), ASAP, Dimzy, Monkey, SJ, and Liquez -- the backing tracks were primarily handled by four main producers, known as Mazza Munroe, Gotti, LA Beats, and Carns Hill. They began to gain serious attention with their breakout track "Live Corn" in 2014; the following year they cemented their reputation with two high-profile singles, "Skengman" and "Take It There," followed by their first acclaimed mixtape titled In Skengs We Trust, released just before SJ stopped appearing on releases for reasons that 67 refused to discuss. In 2016, the crew set their sights even higher. Their early single, "Let's Lurk," not only featured Giggs but set the table for their first charting mixtape, also titled Let's Lurk, which ironically placed at number 66 in the U.K. charts. 67 wasted no time in making sure they maintained a prolific output of material, following up with their third release, the Glorious Twelfth EP in 2017. The release featured production work from acclaimed urban producer Carns Hill and was recorded in part at London's Red Bull studios.

No Hook
67 Lyrics

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Man's still sliding
Got hammers and dingers galore, gunshot when I find him
And that's exciting
Money piling
Spent so much fares on the cab like why you not driving
Took a snap on the mains broad day cos its perfect lighting
Bro got dark but he run out of light so I brought more light in
Survival of the fittest right now so everyone's fighting

Everyone raps but they know about drills but is you riding?
Kway back on a pushbike ting we done serious knifing
Ching ching run off and bill it
We got smoke for the fiends and killings
Skeng got 8 for a skeng
But not guilty for the drilling
Trap got more than 10
And I ain't seen him since he done that drilling

I can handle the snakes, the rats I can't take
Niggas talk to the pigs and the pigs wanna lock my estate
They wanna know about the 6
Wanna know how much money we make
We lost so much skengs, I don't know how much more I could take
But I'm still pulling up on smoke, I still serve amnesia on boat
I just got off the phone to Slowz, He done whacked couple opp with "o"
Still pull up in the 4 door with the 44 tryna smoke in the dome
Tryna shutdown the boy then fly OT then shutdown the show
67 we're drillers we drill, I put my life on the line for the hill
How much times ever did a nigga dirty
Only god knows how a nigga feels
Of course I'm beefin' the Trident
Tryna catch me sliding
Still step outside on violence
I'm a deal with them in silence

All of that, all of that

Nuff' Gyal' get whacked
Nuff' skengs get whacked too
Jump out gang on the back road I couldn't give a fuck man fuck you!
Been round there in the 4 door, been round there just to cut through
Gave the gyal' wood man I ain't gotta say I love you
Free J thats bro, 67 to the road
Anywhere, anywhere manaman fuck up the show
Trappin' ain't dead the nitty still phone for the blow
4 door with the skeng I see a couple man and they blow
Skengs out 10 toes
I was out with my bro
German, 4 door, jump out then let it blow
Skurr out, bill it up, probably get top from a hoe
Skurr out, jump out, probably get top from a hoe
In the 6 with my woes

Niggas run far when they see me
Cos them niggas know that their times up
Got something off of my hip
That big handgun that I rise up
So nigga don't slip or you're gon' get fried up
I never have time then you're gon' get knifed up
Mad Liquez know that I'm nuts
I bun an opp and not give two damn fucks
You know I'm out there getting them bands up
But the feds tryna slap me in handcuffs
If bro pulls up with the Mac, let me show you what that does
That's 25 shots in the clip so everything mad up
The law I'm above, them opps they know us
In skengs we trust, crash corn from a stolen truck

The law I'm above, them opps they know us
In skengs we trust, crash corn from a stolen truck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 67's song No Hook deal with the harsh realities of life in the streets, discussing themes such as violence, money, and authority. The opening lines already establish the violent nature of the lyrics, with the mention of "hammers and dingers galore" and the idea of gunshot as a way to deal with enemies. The next lines discuss money and street survival, with the singer mentioning his cab fares and the fact that everyone is fighting for their place in the streets. The reference to "drills" and "riding" talk about violent acts involving weapons and the necessary loyalty that gang life demands.

The chorus reveals the frustration and anger of the singer towards law enforcement, who he sees as "rats" and "pigs." The mention of the "6," which could refer to postcode areas or anything related to their criminal activity, shows how much the singer has to protect and conceal from the authorities. The second verse adds to this theme, with the singer talking about the violence and drugs that are still available to him despite the police's best efforts. The line "I put my life on the line for the hill" shows how important gang loyalty and reputation is to the singer, while the final lines of the song talk about the dangerous and unlawful actions they are capable of.

Overall, the lyrics of No Hook speak about the harsh and violent reality of life in the streets, and the ways in which that reality shapes the singer's actions and attitudes towards others.

Line by Line Meaning

Man's still sliding
I am still out here committing crimes

Got hammers and dingers galore, gunshot when I find him
I have many guns and knives and I will shoot when I catch my target

And that's exciting
I find the violence and danger thrilling

Money piling
I have a lot of money from illegal activities

Spent so much fares on the cab like why you not driving
I have spent a lot of money on taxi fares because I cannot drive due to legal issues

Took a snap on the mains broad day cos its perfect lighting
I took a photo of myself in a dangerous area during daytime because the lighting was perfect

Bro got dark but he run out of light so I brought more light in
My friend got into a dark situation and I helped him out by providing support

Survival of the fittest right now so everyone's fighting
It is a dangerous time and everyone is fighting to survive

Everyone raps but they know about drills but is you riding?
Many rappers talk about violent activities but I am asking if they are actually participating in them

Kway back on a pushbike ting we done serious knifing
I used to ride a bike while carrying a knife and got involved in serious crimes

Ching ching run off and bill it
I stabbed someone and ran away from the scene

We got smoke for the fiends and killings
We have drugs for the addicts and weapons for the murders

Skeng got 8 for a skeng
Someone got 8 years in prison for possessing a gun

But not guilty for the drilling
He was not found guilty for a murder that he committed

Trap got more than 10
My drug hideout has more than 10 people working for me

And I ain't seen him since he done that drilling
I have not seen someone since they committed a murder

I can handle the snakes, the rats I can't take
I can deal with disloyal friends but I cannot tolerate informants

Niggas talk to the pigs and the pigs wanna lock my estate
My enemies are speaking to the police and they want to shut down my operations

They wanna know about the 6
The police want information about my gang

Wanna know how much money we make
The police want to know how much money we are making through illegal activities

We lost so much skengs, I don't know how much more I could take
We have lost many guns and I am starting to run out

But I'm still pulling up on smoke, I still serve amnesia on boat
I am still selling drugs despite the risks involved

I just got off the phone to Slowz, He done whacked couple opp with "o"
I just spoke to someone on the phone who has killed some of our enemies with a gun

Still pull up in the 4 door with the 44 tryna smoke in the dome
I am still driving around with a gun, trying to intimidate others

Tryna shutdown the boy then fly OT then shutdown the show
I am trying to eliminate my enemy, leave the area, then come back and take over their territory

67 we're drillers we drill, I put my life on the line for the hill
My gang is violent and dangerous and I am willing to risk my life for our territory

How much times ever did a nigga dirty
How many times has someone betrayed or disrespected me?

Only god knows how a nigga feels
No one can understand how I feel except for myself and God

Of course I'm beefin' the Trident
I am having conflicts with the police's Trident unit

Tryna catch me sliding
The police are trying to catch me in the act of committing crimes

Still step outside on violence
I am still going outside and getting involved in violent activities

I'm a deal with them in silence
I will handle any conflicts with my enemies in a discreet manner

Nuff' Gyal' get whacked
Many women have been killed by my gang

Nuff' skengs get whacked too
Many guns have been lost and possibly used by my enemies

Jump out gang on the back road I couldn't give a fuck man fuck you!
I am driving around with my gang and we do not care about anyone else's safety

Been round there in the 4 door, been round there just to cut through
I have driven around an area just to intimidate others

Gave the gyal' wood man I ain't gotta say I love you
I had sex with a woman and I did not have to tell her I love her

Free J thats bro, 67 to the road
My friend J is in prison and my gang is representing and supporting him

Anywhere, anywhere manaman fuck up the show
We can cause trouble and mayhem anywhere we go

Trappin' ain't dead the nitty still phone for the blow
Drug dealing is still going strong and customers are still calling for drugs

4 door with the skeng I see a couple man and they blow
I am driving around with a gun and I see some of my enemies in the area

Skengs out 10 toes
I have many guns and I am ready to use them at any moment

I was out with my bro German, 4 door, jump out then let it blow
I was hanging out with my friend and we were driving around with a gun, ready to shoot

Skurr out, bill it up, probably get top from a hoe
We are driving recklessly and smoking weed, possibly receiving oral sex from a woman

In the 6 with my woes
I am driving in a car with my close friends

Niggas run far when they see me
People are afraid and run away when they see me because of my reputation

Cos them niggas know that their times up
My enemies know that their time is running out and something will happen to them soon

Got something off of my hip
I have a gun on me

That big handgun that I rise up
I will pull out my large gun when needed

So nigga don't slip or you're gon' get fried up
My enemies should be careful or they will get killed

I never have time then you're gon' get knifed up
I am always busy but if I have time, I will stab you

Mad Liquez know that I'm nuts
My friend Liquez knows that I am crazy and dangerous

I bun an opp and not give two damn fucks
I killed an enemy and do not care about the consequences

You know I'm out there getting them bands up
I am making a lot of money through illegal activities

But the feds tryna slap me in handcuffs
The police are trying to arrest me

If bro pulls up with the Mac, let me show you what that does
If my friend comes with a machine gun, I will show you the damage it can do

That's 25 shots in the clip so everything mad up
The gun has 25 bullets and can cause a lot of chaos

The law I'm above, them opps they know us
I do not respect the law and my enemies know who we are

In skengs we trust, crash corn from a stolen truck
We believe in our guns and we will use them no matter what. We are willing to steal a truck to transport them

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