He has been featured in many videos on AKA (Channel U) and MTV Base, most notibly for his video collaboration with N Dubz (NAA vs NDubz) which was taken from the platinum selling album 'Uncle B'. Big Narstie is currently working on a series of E.P's the first to be titled; 'Pain therapy'. The E.P will be released on December 25th 2010 (Free download). He is scheduled to release another two E.P's early 2011 leading up to his highly anticipated debut album, which is currently untitled. After many set backs and personal obstacles Big Narstie is Back and on a quest to regain his title as the Underground King and voice of the streets.
BDL Anthem
Big Narstie Lyrics
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Have you got what it takes to be BDL?
Look after your family
Send P's to your G's in jail
Stay true until you leave this world
One love to the guys and girls
Was local then went global
Large up boys going school
Girls going Uni
Full time workers
Man putting food on the scales
Blackboard meat (Base)
See how people power prevails
(BDL) BDL fuck them BPL worlds
One hat watch the other
White, Black, Chinese, Somali
It's all BDL my brother
Mandem keep it thorough
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
BDL my brother, BDL my brother
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
BDL my brother, BDL my brother
BDL London, BDL Brom
Manny, Sheffield. Empire strong
Nottingham, Bristol, Leeds
Garden Society, Tots and Seeds
BDL Moshpit G's
BDL Cock and Sweeds
Freedom fighters, feed the to the lions
Killer bees!
Base Defence League!
New time, new trace, new England
Occupy generation of Wilson
Northampton, Leicester and Cov
BDL man fully on job
From there's unity in man's community
Man can't tell man stop
Education for man's nation
You have to be smart to rob
I'm only going to tell man once
There is no love for a nonce
There is no love for a ponce
A lion does what it wants!
BDL National Anthem
Let's have it you fucking cunts
Henny bottle and loads of blunts
Base Babes doing major stunts
Uni kids on loads of drugs
Polish dons done major crud
My Somali's will open you up
Christiania tokin' it up
Copenhagen high as fuck!
Operation ride my buzz
BDL Germany [?]
Fucking Guten Tag
The revolution is now
This is our England, a new England
No colour, no creed
One love, one nation, one peace
Legalize the weed
BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL
Base Defence League!
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
BDL my brother, BDL my brother
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
BDL my brother, BDL my brother
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
BDL my brother, BDL my brother
The song "BDL Anthem" by Big Narstie is an ode to the Base Defence League (BDL), a UK-based group that embraces unity among individuals of all races, social backgrounds, and professions. The BDL, according to the lyrics, advocates for taking care of one's family members, sending money to incarcerated loved ones, and remaining true to oneself until death. The group is depicted in the song as a movement that has transcended from merely being local to becoming a global phenomenon.
The lyrics also address topics such as education, drug legalization, and the rejection of racial discrimination. The message of the song is that the BDL is a fraternity that focuses on unquestioning solidarity and a shared commitment towards building a united, peaceful, and just society.
This song is unique for mixing urban, cultural, and political ideologies to create a genre that appeals to a cross-section of listeners. It is an example of a power anthem that has since transcended borders and been adopted as a subculture anthem by rap fans worldwide. The song also encourages unity among listeners regardless of their background, making this a song with a strong political message that promotes peace, love, and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
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Have you got what it takes to be BDL?
Are you capable of living up to the values and ideals espoused by the Base Defence League?
Look after your family
Take care of your loved ones, both blood and chosen family.
Send Pβs to your Gβs in jail
Send money and letters to your incarcerated friends.
Stay true until you leave this world
Remain loyal to your beliefs until the end of your life.
One love to the guys and girls
Respect and support for both male and female members of society.
Was local then went global
This movement started from a local neighborhood and has now gained international recognition.
(BDL) Across the world
The Base Defence League's ideology has spread across the globe.
Large up boys going school
Encouragement and support for male students.
Girls going Uni
Encouragement and support for female students attending university.
Full time workers
Appreciation and respect for hard-working individuals who dedicate their time to their careers.
Man putting food on the scales
A reference to the drug trade, where individuals weigh and sell illegal substances.
Blackboard meat (Base)
Referring to the purity and quality of a drug being sold. 'Base' may also refer to the Base Defence League.
See how people power prevails
Acknowledgment of the strength of community and collective action.
(BDL) BDL fuck them BPL worlds
The Base Defence League opposes the ideals and actions of other groups or organizations.
One hat watch the other
Look out for each other and keep each other safe.
White, Black, Chinese, Somali
References to different races and cultures coming together under the Base Defence League's ideology.
It's all BDL my brother
Everything is unified under the Base Defence League's core beliefs.
Mandem keep it thorough
Encouragement to keep it real, stay true to yourself and your beliefs.
Man don't care about colour, BDL my brother
The Base Defence League does not discriminate based on race.
Man with dough or kids from the gutter, BDL my brother
Wealth, status, or upbringing do not determine one's worth in the Base Defence League.
Burn a big spliff, fuck the Babylon, BDL my brother
Encouragement to smoke marijuana and resist the government's oppression.
BDL London, BDL Brom Manny, Sheffield. Empire strong
The Base Defence League is present and strong across multiple cities in the UK.
Nottingham, Bristol, Leeds Garden Society, Tots and Seeds
The Base Defence League has communities in multiple cities and in smaller, localized groups.
BDL Moshpit Gβs BDL Cock and Sweeds Freedom fighters, feed the to the lions Killer bees! Base Defence League!
References to various Base Defence League group names and their intention to fight against society's oppressive forces.
New time, new trace, new England Occupy generation of Wilson Northampton, Leicester and Cov
A new era and time calls for a new way of thinking and change. Base Defence League groups exist in multiple cities, including Northampton, Leicester, and Coventry.
BDL man fully on job
The Base Defence League is dedicated to their cause.
From thereβs unity in man's community Man canβt tell man stop
When people are united in their community, they cannot be stopped.
Education for manβs nation You have to be smart to rob
Encouragement to seek education and knowledge, as opposed to turning to crime and robbery.
Iβm only going to tell man once There is no love for a nonce There is no love for a ponce A lion does what it wants!
A warning to those who do not conform to Base Defence League values, and a call to be strong and independent like a lion.
BDL National Anthem Letβs have it you fucking cunts Henny bottle and loads of blunts Base Babes doing major stunts Uni kids on loads of drugs Polish dons done major crud My Somali's will open you up Christiania tokinβ it up Copenhagen high as fuck! Operation ride my buzz BDL Germany fucking Guten Tag
A celebration of the Base Defence League and its supporters around the world. Support for drug use and references to different cultures joining the movement.
The revolution is now This is our England, a new England No colour, no creed One love, one nation, one peace Legalize the weed BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL, BDL Base Defence League!
A call for revolution and the creation of a new England based on unity, peace, and drug legalization. Reiteration of support for the Base Defence League.
Writer(s): tyrone lindo
Contributed by Blake Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Sansom
Shout out to big Narstie watching his videos with Lordie when I was younger cheered me up and his videos listening to his advise has encouraged me to turn my life around π―β€οΈπ¬π§
Smeg358
This song and Gas Leak are my 2 favorites. Love the beat and the message. We don't have any rappers in the US preaching unity among people anymore. Props.
Odongo Cronk
Narstie has got some of best grime instrumentals hands down.
H 1925
This is hard, i thought itd be just a catchy banger but its got hard bars he goes in
House of Smoke
This tune reminds me to have the back of those who might be facing a world of shit we couldnβt even imagine. And true BDL member House of Smoke will ride for you BDL βββ Big up Narstie
Mike Tyler United
Love him what a legend π€π€
Mike Tyler United
Love him what a legend
Chris Roh
This has the potential of being a great song...
RIFF DRA
Respect a real rapper ππΌ
Dan Brown
Big Narstie is so FUCKING under-rated. That''s it, that's my whole comment