No more
Beverley Knight/Dynamite MC/Roni Size Lyrics

Uhhhh no (no, no no)
This is a negative response and rejection to what has just been said or done.

No more no (no, no, no)
There is a strong desire to stop a particular negative behavior, action or situation.

Can you hear me (hear me, hear me)
Asking for attention and confirmation of being acknowledged and heard.

Hear meee yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
A plea for support and affirmation that the message is understood and agreed with.

Uh uh ooo no
A firm and negative statement rejecting an offer, suggestion or behavior.

What is goin on?
A question raised to understand what is happening in the given context.

You know you surrender to ways that will end ya before you have begun.
An observation that choosing certain negative behaviors or actions will inevitably lead to failure or death.

Mr. want to be playa who moves with the terra of bottles, lies and guns.
A reference to individuals who employ petty, dishonest, and violent behavior to assert themselves and dominate others.

It ain't always the target that your bullet scars its the innocent passes by. Its always the good that truly die.
An observation that the true victims of violence are often innocent individuals and not the intended targets, leading to unnecessary and unjust deaths.

Now whatchu gonna do? When you look in the mirra the eyes of a killa are staring back at you?
A question posed on the severity of the consequences of one's actions leading to an unwillingness and fear of looking at oneself in the mirror.

Its too late for prayin you know what I'm sayin there's noplace to run to.
A realization that prayer and running away will not solve or alleviate the negative consequences of one's actions.

The thugs that you thought were your people and fought you will take you to your grave. This is your final day.
A warning that negative associations will lead to betrayal and death, leading to the inevitable conclusion of causing one's own demise.

But I say...
A transition into the singer's counterpoint or preferred course of action.

No, no more. Put it, put it down. Too many gone before they're grown. No, no more. Put it, put it down. You only reap what you have sewn.
The focus on the message and core theme of the song, that the negative behavior needs to stop and individuals need to take responsibility for their actions and face the consequences.

Families torn apart. No more. Tragedies in the heart. Of this home. This street. This town. No more, no more
An emphasis on the impact of negative behavior and violence on individuals and communities, leading to destruction and heartbreak that needs to be stopped.

Now don't you emphasize. If those who you down wit have done got they ass hit then you are next in line.
A warning against associating with negative individuals or groups, as the consequences will inevitably affect you as well.

And so on and so on don't tell me the sojourn. And you can see the lie.
An insistence on ending the cycle of negative behavior and lies that lead to destruction and death.

Its time for decision, its time for some action. To stop in one fair fall. You still withdraw. And then you fall...
A call to action to make the necessary changes and stop negative behavior before it's too late, as continuing to withdraw and ignore the problem will lead to one's downfall.

Chorus
Reinforcing the need for change and the repetition of the song's message.

Chorus2 x4. Don't be a fool...A whatchu gonna do when they come for you?
A warning and question on the possible consequences of negative behavior and the need to change before it's too late.

C'mon c'mon people, ...? How many have to cry beneath the steeple?
A plea for unity and change, and highlighting the many lives lost to negative behavior and violence.

Too many walk the streets with a mind set that's too damn lethal.
An observation on the prevalence of violent behavior and the need to end it.

I know the argument; you got yours to protect yourself, so you don't need to check yourself, 'cause you ain't tryin to wreck yourself its them, But then them soon becomes you when you find yourself protecting a member of your crew It's a vicious cycle.
An acknowledgment of the excuses and justifications people use to engage in negative behavior under the guise of self-protection or loyalty, which ultimately leads to a self-destructive cycle.

Too many want to claim the title. They want to be the bad man thug, 'cause that's their idol. Don't live by the life your not supposed to be livin, ...? 'cause 1 can make the difference 10 can make the chain 100 can make things get better at lower lanes 1000 a new start 10,000 a revolution One million, well finally be close to a solution
A commentary on the glorification of negative behavior and the need for individuals to take personal responsibility for their actions and make positive changes. The focus is on the power of individuals and communities to make a positive difference.