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 Base
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 Base" are about the importance of respecting the base- the foundation or essence of something, without which everything else falls apart. The rapper warns against not understanding the basics, as it would lead to a disruption or even the downfall of the base, which is represented in the repeated line "Don't fuck up the base!". The lyrics go on to describe the consequences of such a disruption- chaos, violence and a lack of respect for personal space ("Fall back I need space!"). The singer emphasizes that the base is what makes him a star and gives him airtime, which he wants to preserve, by including lines like "I'm a star: MTV(base)" and "That's swag, that's airtime (base)". The lyrics end with a repetition of the same warning "told man don't fuck with my (base)", conveying the message that one should never take the base or the basics for granted.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to respect the fundamental aspects of life and not take them for granted. The repetition of the line "Don't fuck up the base!" emphasizes this message and shows the importance of respecting the foundation of things. Moreover, the song can also be seen as a commentary on the current state of affairs, where people have forgotten or taken the basics for granted, leading to chaos and destruction. The lyrics encourage people to re-connect with the base, which can lead to a more grounded and stable way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you do not understand the basics, how can you understand the base?
If you lack understanding of the fundamentals, how can you comprehend the essence of the matter at hand?
Don't fuck up the base!
Do not spoil the fundamental element of the matter!
(Ain't nobody got time for that!)
(No one has the time or patience for such foolishness!)
Base, base, base, don't fuck up the base!
Emphasizing the paramount importance of not spoiling the fundamental component of the matter at hand.
I'm on a million, I bust a 'ting in your face,
I am in a great state of mind, and ready to assert myself if necessary.
Paying when the fat boys rage
Reacting and being ready for any situation that might emerge if people with clout/muscle get angry.
Airstrike when I touch mics, sonicboom! I'll blow the place
I am a force to be reckoned with, and my performance will be explosive, with the power to shake things up.
Four-five on the regular, four-five spin barrels don't leave no trace
I possess a firearm, and I am ready to discharge it if necessary, my weapon is equipped with a silencer to keep me hidden.
Cock it back, don't fuck up the base
I am prepared to use my weapon if someone compromises the fundamental element of the matter, which must not happen.
Left your friend in a chase (waste)
I left your partner behind, in a futile pursuit, essentially rendering them useless.
I'm huffin' your mace (base)
I am snorting the pepper spray you just used on me.
I leave my face on my (base)
I am baring my true self and identity as I perform.
I've got krill I've got white I've got pills I've got (base)
I have the drugs, the stimulants, which will make my performance unbeatable.
You're shit blud! That means you get airtime, nothing but (space)
You are talentless, therefore you do not deserve attention or recognition.
I told man! Don't fuck up the:
I have warned everyone that the fundamental component of the matter must not be spoiled.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Reinforcing the importance of the fundamental element and its undivided attention.
Don't fuck up the
Do not spoil the fundamental element.
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Emphasizing the importance of the fundamental element of the matter at hand.
Oh shit! Man just fucked up the (base)
Someone has just done something to spoil the fundamental element of the matter, which is grave.
Wha'guan with ya' creps blud? (base)
What's going on with your shoes, friend? They are of no consequence in the matter at hand.
Why ya' all in my face blud? (base)
Why are you bothering me with your presence? This is irrelevant to the matter being discussed.
Fall back I need space! (base)
Please leave me alone, give me space to concentrate on the fundamental element of the matter.
That's swag, that's airtime (base)
That is style, that is how one should conduct oneself to get attention and recognition in the matter at hand.
I'm a star: MTV (base)
I'm a celebrity, known to many for my appearance on MTV, and I have earned the right to be listened to.
These ears better pump this (loud!)
You had better listen to this loud and clear if you want to understand the fundamental element of the matter at hand.
My niggas wanna hear that
My close friends and associates are keen on listening to this material.
I'm di-di-di-di-wah-wah-wah-wah (base)
I am chanting and singing a rhythmic pattern, because that is how the fundamental element of the matter requires me to communicate.
So in the ess, you fucked that (base)
Essentially, you ruined the fundamental element of the matter, making it of no use.
I've got niggas on the trip, they need Krill, they need white, they need pills, they need ras clart (base)
I have friends on this substance abuse trip who seek drugs and stimulants, and they will do almost anything to procure them.
Told man don't fuck with the (base)
I have cautioned everybody not to destroy the fundamental element of the matter being discussed.
Told man don't fuck with my (space)
I have warned everyone not to disturb my space or impede my performance.
These guys wanna get with the basics?
These men are trying to gain knowledge of the fundamental component and the underlying principles.
Mans better get with the:
Men would be better served if they pay attention to the fundamental element of the matter under discussion.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Reinforcing the importance of the fundamental element and its undivided attention.
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Stressing the importance of the fundamental element of the matter being discussed.
Winning! Smoking the Apple-Jack
I am succeeding and enjoying the fruits of my labor. I am smoking high-quality cannabis.
Kick mans face like Hasselbaink
I am capable and willing to assault anyone who acts inappropriately during this matter with a powerful kick, similar to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's football technique.
South West, oh man is gassed
I am from the South West and very excited about the matter being discussed.
Run man down with a massive shank
I am willing to physically assault anyone who spoils the fundamental element of the matter with a large, sharp weapon.
Touch more squares than o's in a Playstation pad, are you mad?
I have covered more geographical territory than there are buttons on a PlayStation pad. Can you believe it?
Bigger than, badder then all of them Broadway
I am greater and more impressive than everyone else in the competition, in the context of Broadway.
Can't fuck with the base, been telling mans all day
We cannot spoil or compromise the fundamental component of the matter, and I have been warning everyone about it.
N-dot-A-dot (base)
The acronym for the gangster group North America, emphasizing their affiliation with the fundamental element of the matter being discussed.
R-dot-S-dot (base)
The acronym for the criminal group Red Scorpion, emphasizing their affiliation with the fundamental component of the matter being discussed.
T-dot-I-dot (base)
The acronym for the criminal syndicate, Tiny Rascal Gang, emphasizing their affiliation with the fundamental component of the matter being discussed.
Don't fuck with the (base)
Do not destroy, spoil, or undermine the fundamental element or component of the matter being discussed.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Underscoring the importance of the fundamental element and how it must be preserved.
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Highlighting that the fundamental element of the matter being discussed will make or break its success.
Don't fuck up the base!
Do not spoil the fundamental component of the matter at hand.
Base, base, base, base, base, base
Reinforcing the importance of the fundamental element and its undivided attention.
Base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!), base (ics!)
Stressing on the importance of the fundamental element of the matter under discussion.
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.