Ratchet
Bloc Party Lyrics
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Who gonna beat me down?
Tell it, tell it
Who got the beat this time?
Keep it hundred
Whatcha' gonna show me fam?
Whatcha gonna show me bro?
You want a word with me?
You want to tell me some?
And tell your bitch, to get off my shit
Smoking on that home roll
You know that I keep it on poise
Yeah, I could've came out tonight
For a flex and a float
And you know it might
When I get fucked up
When I get half cut
That I make that kind get rowdy
Hey
Make a scene
Make it real
Make it feel
Hey
Make it loud
Make it proud
Make it count
(We go, go ratchet)
(We go, you better watch yourself)
(We go, go ratchet)
(We go, you better watch)
I'm-ma let you have your say
But I ain't let you have your way
I'm-ma see I'm-ma
I'm-ma let you have your say
But
Like it, like it or
Sit in a club on this street we own
With two shots and a world of pain
And a, two shots, and a
Tell your dudes that we get rude
Smoking sour diesel
You know that that shit means something
So gimme the rhythm and I'll suffer alone
Givin' you a taste of that ?
Rockin' your world and I jack your phone
And I told them and say
Hey
Make a scene
Make it real
Make it feel
Hey
Make it loud
Make it proud
Make it count
Hey
Make a scene
Make it real
Make it feel
Hey
Make it loud
Make it proud
Make it count
I say make it count
I say make it count
I say make it count
And get ready
Hey
Make a scene
Make it real
Make it feel
Hey
Make it loud
Make it proud
Make it count
Hey
Make a scene
Make it real
Make it feel
Hey
Make it loud
Make it proud
Make it count
I just make it count
And get ready
The song "Ratchet" by Bloc Party talks about being confident and unapologetically oneself. The lyrics are filled with references to partying and getting wild, but it all ties back to the central theme of being proud of oneself. The opening lines, "Who got the beat this time? Who gonna beat me down?" suggest that the singer is ready to face any challenges that may come their way. They then ask, "Whatcha gonna show me fam? Whatcha gonna show me bro?" as if challenging others to try and impress them, but are quick to assert that "that ain't me tho'."
The chorus calls for making a scene and "making it count," emphasizing the importance of being heard and seen. Lines like "I'm-ma let you have your say, but I ain't let you have your way" reinforce the idea that the singer is in control and will not be swayed by others. The song ends with a call to "make it count" and "get ready," leaving the listener feeling energized and empowered.
Overall, "Ratchet" is a song about self-confidence and asserting oneself. It encourages the listener to be bold and unapologetic in their actions, and to make sure their voice is heard.
Line by Line Meaning
Who got the beat this time?
Who is in charge this time?
Who gonna beat me down?
Who is going to defeat me or make me submit?
Tell it, tell it
Speak up and be heard
Keep it hundred
Be honest and true to yourself
Whatcha' gonna show me fam?
What do you have to offer me, my friend?
Whatcha gonna show me bro?
What are you going to present to me, my brother?
That ain't me tho'
That's not who I am, though
You want a word with me?
Do you want to speak with me?
You want to tell me some?
Do you want to tell me something?
And tell your bitch, to get off my shit
Tell your partner to stop bothering me
Smoking on that home roll
Smoking on a joint of marijuana
You know that I keep it on poise
You know that I remain calm and collected
Yeah, I could've came out tonight
Yes, I could have gone out tonight
For a flex and a float
To show off and enjoy myself
And you know it might
It's possible that it could happen
When I get fucked up
When I am inebriated
When I get half cut
When I am partially drunk
That I make that kind get rowdy
That I cause that type of behavior to occur
Make a scene
Attract attention and create a spectacle
Make it real
Make it authentic and genuine
Make it feel
Make it emotionally impactful
Make it loud
Make it audibly powerful
Make it proud
Make it something to feel good about
Make it count
Make it worthwhile and significant
(We go, go ratchet)
We are becoming rowdy and disorderly
(We go, you better watch yourself)
We are behaving in a way that could be dangerous to others
I'm-ma let you have your say
I am going to allow you to express your opinion
But I ain't let you have your way
I am not going to let you get what you want
I'm-ma see I'm-ma
I am going to try to understand
Like it, like it or
Whether you like it or not
Sit in a club on this street we own
Sit in a club on this street that we are in control of
With two shots and a world of pain
Drinking two shots and experiencing immense pain
And a, two shots, and a
Drinking two shots
Tell your dudes that we get rude
Inform your friends that we can get aggressive
Smoking sour diesel
Smoking a type of marijuana
You know that that shit means something
You understand that it is important or significant
So gimme the rhythm and I'll suffer alone
Give me the beat and I'll dance alone
Givin' you a taste of that ?
Giving you a sample of something
Rockin' your world and I jack your phone
Making you excited while stealing your phone
And I told them and say
And I explained to them
I say make it count
I am telling you to make it worthwhile
And get ready
Be prepared
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG, RUSSELL LISSACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christian Silva
Who got the beat this time?
Who go the beat me down?
Tell it, tell it
Who got the beat this time?
Keep it hundred
What you gonna show me, fam?
What you gonna show me, bro?
That ain't me done
You want a word with me?
You want to tell me some?
And tell your bitch, to get off my shit
Smoking on that home rolled
You know that I keep it on point
Yeah, I could've came out tonight
With a flex and a flow and you know it might
When I get fucked up, when I get half cut
Gonna make them prang, get rowdy
Hey, yeah
I'll make a scene, make it real, make 'em feel
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll make it loud, make it proud, make it count
We go, go ratchet
We go, you better watch yourself
We go, go ratchet
We go, you better watch
I'ma let you have your say but I ain't let you have your way
I'ma see, I'ma, I'ma let you have your say
But
Like it, don't like it force
Sit in a club on this street where we owns
And a two shots and a world of pain
And a, two shots, and a
Tell your dudes that we get rude
Smoking sour diesel
You know that that shit be so baked
So gimme a rhythm and I'll step, and I'll go
Kissing your teeth and I'm vexing bros
Rocking your world then I jack your phone
And I told them, I said
Hey, yeah
I'll make a scene, make it real, make 'em feel
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll make it loud, make it proud, make it count
Hey, yeah
I'll make a scene, make it real, make 'em feel
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll make it loud, make it proud, just make it count
I said make it count
I said make it count
I said make it count
And get ratchet
Hey, yeah
I'll make a scene, make it real, make 'em feel
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll make it loud, make it proud, make it count
Hey, yeah
I'll make a scene, make it real, make 'em feel
Hey, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll make it loud, make it proud, just make it count
I just make it count
And get ratchet
the_ejumper_
10 million views!! Thank you for making such an amazing song Bloc Party ❤❤
Ismail Ahmed
Today, this song turns 10 years old!
Nete
yup
Jojo R. Chipelago
Mad that this came out when I was 13. Still holds up really well!
N00B1E_117
H-Yeah!
peepeerogers
This should've been in The Hangover series in their credit scenes of the night they got fucked up lol it's fitting
JA Rahman
Wtf how
Anti Sanity
One of my favorite works of animation from Cyriak. You made a good choice selecting him for this vid.
Voz Feia Games
one of the only videos he does that don't scare the shit out of who are watching...but it's a certified Cyriak's masterpiece!
Pedro Barbosa
I love how this riff sounds so off but at the same time fits the song very well