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.
Don't Fuck Up The Bass
Big Narstie Lyrics
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Don't fuck up the base!
(Ain't nobody got time for that!)
Base, base, base, don't fuck up the base!
Base, base, base, don't fuck up the base!
I'm on a million, I bust a 'ting in your face,
Paying when the fat boys rage
Airstrike when I touch mics, sonicboom! I'll blow the place
Four-five on the regular, four-five spin barrels don't leave no trace
Cock it back, don't fuck up the base
Left your friend in a chase (waste)
I'm huffin' your mace (base)
I leave my face on my (base)
I've got krill I've got white I've got pills I've got (base)
You're shit blud! That means you get airtime, nothing but (space)
I told man! Don't fuck up the
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Don't fuck up the
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Don't fuck up the base!
Oh shit! Man just fucked up the (base)
Wha'guan with ya' creps blud? (base)
Why ya' all in my face blud? (base)
Fall back I need space! (base)
That's swag, that's airtime (base)
I'm a star: MTV (base)
These ears better pump this (loud!)
My niggas wanna hear that
I'm di-di-di-di-wah-wah-wah-wah (base)
So in the ess, you fucked that (base)
I've got niggas on the trip, they need
Krill, they need white, they need pills, they need ras clart (base)
Told man don't fuck with the (base)
Told man don't fuck with my (space)
These guys wanna get with the basics?
Mans better get with the
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Don't fuck up the
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Don't fuck up the base!
Winning! Smoking the Apple-Jack
Kick mans face like Hasselbaink
South West, oh man is gassed
Run man down with a massive shank
Touch more squares than o's in a Playstation pad, are you mad?
Bigger than, badder then all of them Broadway
Can't fuck with the base, been telling mans all day
N-dot-A-dot (base)
R-dot-S-dot (base)
T-dot-I-dot (base)
Told man don't fuck with the (base)
N-dot-A-dot (base)
R-dot-S-dot (base)
T-dot-I-dot (base)
Told man don't fuck with the
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Don't fuck up the
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Don't fuck up the base!
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Don't fuck up the
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Don't fuck up the base!
The lyrics of Big Narstie's "Don't Fuck Up The Bass" seem to be a warning to others not to mess up the most basic element of a song, the bass. The rapper draws a parallel between not understanding the basics and not comprehending the significance of the base. He emphasizes the immeasurable value of the bass by repeating the phrase, "Don't fuck up the base" throughout the song. The repetition of this phrase is also a way to highlight the importance of prioritizing the bass as the foundation of the song.
The lines, "I'm on a million, I bust a 'ting in your face, Payin' when the fat boys rage," suggest that Big Narstie is a successful artist with a lot of money and resources at his disposal. He also mentions his guns, which he uses as a metaphorical threat to those who might mess up the bass. He emphasizes that his music is loud and powerful, and if the bass is not perfect, the entire song will be ruined.
Overall, the song serves as a warning to producers and other musicians not to undervalue the importance of the bass. The artist seems to imply that if the base is messed up or overlooked, the entire song will not be successful.
Line by Line Meaning
If you do not understand the basics, how can you understand the base?
One needs to understand the basics of a subject to comprehend its more complex aspects.
Don't fuck up the base!
Do not mess up the fundamental elements of the music/sound.
(Ain't nobody got time for that!)
There is no time for errors or negligence.
Base, base, base, don't fuck up the base!
Reiteration of the importance of preserving the core elements of the music/sound.
I'm on a million, I bust a 'ting in your face,
I am successful and confident, and I will perform at the highest level.
Paying when the fat boys rage
The consequences of upsetting powerful or influential people can be severe.
Airstrike when I touch mics, sonicboom! I'll blow the place
My performance on the microphone is explosive and powerful, like a missile strike or a sonic boom.
Four-five on the regular, four-five spin barrels don't leave no trace
I carry firearms for protection, and I am careful not to leave any evidence behind.
Cock it back, don't fuck up the base
Handle the firearm properly, and do not undermine the integrity of the music/sound.
Left your friend in a chase (waste)
I have outdone your friend, leaving them behind and irrelevant.
I'm huffin' your mace (base)
I am inhaling the effects of your pepper spray, which still cannot cloud the essence of the music/sound.
I leave my face on my (base)
My identity and reputation are indelibly imprinted on the music/sound.
I've got krill I've got white I've got pills I've got (base)
I possess various illicit substances, as well as the fundamental elements of the music/sound.
You're shit blud! That means you get airtime, nothing but (space)
You are terrible at what you do, and therefore will not get much attention or recognition.
I told man! Don't fuck up the
As previously stated, do not undermine the foundational elements of the music/sound.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
A reminder of the repeated importance of preserving these core elements.
Oh shit! Man just fucked up the (base)
Someone has carelessly or intentionally tampered with the core elements of the music/sound.
Wha'guan with ya' creps blud? (base)
What is happening with your footwear? (irrelevant to the music/sound)
Why ya' all in my face blud? (base)
Why are you confronting me? (irrelevant to the music/sound)
Fall back I need space! (base)
Please leave me alone and do not ruin the foundational elements of the music/sound.
That's swag, that's airtime (base)
That is my style and personality, which translates to recognition and attention in the media/music world.
I'm a star: MTV (base)
I have achieved celebrity status on a major music/entertainment network, while still honoring the fundamental components of the music/sound.
These ears better pump this (loud!)
These listeners better appreciate the force and volume of this music/sound.
My niggas wanna hear that
My friends and followers want to hear me preserve the authenticity and strength of the music/sound.
I'm di-di-di-di-wah-wah-wah-wah (base)
I am using vocalizing techniques to enhance the sound/music, still maintaining the foundational elements.
So in the ess, you fucked that (base)
In the essence of the music/sound, you have damaged its core elements.
I've got niggas on the trip, they need
I have people who are relying on me and the music/sound.
Krill, they need white, they need pills, they need ras clart (base)
My associates require various substances as well as the fundamental elements of the music/sound.
Told man don't fuck with the (base)
I have made it very clear to not undermine the core elements of the music/sound.
Told man don't fuck with my (space)
Do not intrude on my personal area, but also, do not damage the core elements of the music/sound.
These guys wanna get with the basics?
These rivals or competitors want to challenge me on the foundational elements of the music/sound.
Mans better get with the
People must understand and obey the core elements of the music/sound.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
The foundational elements are reiterated once more.
Don't fuck up the
Do not undermine the integrity of the music/sound.
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Another reminder of the crucial components of the music/sound.
Winning! Smoking the Apple-Jack
I am successful and enjoying my indulgences.
Kick mans face like Hasselbaink
I can kick someone in the face with the same force and impact as a professional footballer.
South West, oh man is gassed
I am thriving and confident, especially in my home region.
Run man down with a massive shank
I can harm or even kill someone with a large bladed weapon.
Touch more squares than o's in a Playstation pad, are you mad?
I am very good and adept at using a Playstation controller, showing off my skills and indirectly challenging others to keep up.
Bigger than, badder then all of them Broadway
I am superior and more impressive than all of my rivals or competitors.
Can't fuck with the base, been telling mans all day
No one can undermine the foundational elements of the music/sound, and I have been saying so all day.
N-dot-A-dot (base)
Initials pertaining to me, but also referring to the core elements of the music/sound.
R-dot-S-dot (base)
More initials pertaining to me, but also reiterating the importance of the core elements of the music/sound.
T-dot-I-dot (base)
Yet more initials pertaining to me, but still highlighting the foundational components of the music/sound.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.