96 Bars of Revenge
Chip Lyrics


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Jme on production
North London music
Cash Motto in the building, Paw Gang
A whole 96

Yo, fuck anybody cosigning anyone that's going at me
Cuh I didn't start on no one, bare MCs coming at me
Six MCs on just me, man wanna under attack me
But I don't need no one to back me, I've got my pen, it's still handy
He mentioned "Pizza Boy", I still don't understand why he did it
Cuh he don't want lyrics for lyrics, deep down he's more "Wifey Riddim"
He knows me, could've phoned me, but money make man think they're bossy
But seeing as everyone's changed, now I'll pepper your clart, you don't know me
I look around, where's the love gone?
Like how you cosigning, man, disrespecting the ends you once picked me up from?
You don't do dem tings where I come from
Riot on mic, got Tottenham in me, dark knights round here like Gotham City, oi
Tweet when you're coming if you're bad, fam
Preed it, he ain't Bane or Batman
How the fuck has he done more for grime than me this year?
I opened up the scene this year
Gave birth to this idiot breh
can everyone see this here? What an idiot, yeah
Say what I'm saying ain't true
Some of your best newcomers ain't new
So if you're gonna nominate Yungen, big up, but nominate Sneakbo too

I'm Cash Motto but I'm playing dirty, cuh too many man wanna try and murk me
They can out-shoot me, they can out-stab me, but mum's life, they can't out-verse me
If I named you, I rate you, I weren't dissing you
Cuh I know how the internet works
Diss, get three in a week from this nerd
Then let me give you that internet work
Man wanna pepper me for five months
Please understand, in one, I'll ruin him
In my section doing slewing him dubs
Get bored, put a few in him, crud
I do T, not milking, mugs
I got bars, what you saying then, cuz?
You're screaming 0161 but for your city, you ain't doing too much
Geko, Captin, soon link up
Let's do a cypher and have a drink up
Man wanna ride off the 0161 ting but share their shine with no one
Talk the ting some more
Are you signed to Grimey Limey or
Is iTunes lying to me or
One time for Charlie, I'll slew Grimey Limey's whore
Don't know what you tek man for
Pepper man till they can't tek no more
Where's the guy that made "Oopsy Daisy"? Not here right now, you can get some more
Back to Patrick, yeah, mad ting
I can't lie, can't stand him
It's coming closer, I planned it
Woke me up, gotta thank him
About "what have I done for the scene?" When I was on tour, I brang him
He came to mine for dinner before his Fire in the Booth and you wonder why I can't stand him
I've been writing a lot
'Cause I haven't been writing enough
And if I hear any funny things on your mixtape coming, I'll be lighting you up
Swear down, don't try it again
Want me to stop? Link me or find your pen
Becuh I got bars for your high horse
I don't give two fucks if you know Ralph Lauren
I dissed your Fire in the Booth cuh
You took shots at all the underground niggas
And now you wanna do a mixtape with who?
All the underground niggas
Funny how things turn out
It's funny how things turned round
Stick to Jess Glynne, don't look back
Or you'll see me when you turn round
Let your management let you manage this
Cuh we go back before management
I'm only keeping it real
I'd be pissed if I died and my fans don't know how I feel
Going mad tryna hold this stuff in
Grab the pen, let him have it, fuck it
Grade, Henney, psh, buzzing
Burning bridges, bopping on them barefoot
I'm used to fire, it's nothing
Fuck Radio then, fuck radio now
Cuh man got the net buzzing
But they act like they can't see nothing
It's nothing
I'mma keep on coming and coming and coming and coming
Segway ting when I spun him
Thought he was a villain? Oh no
Hat-Trick hero done him

I don't even need the full 96 bars, what's the wheel up bar?
Let me go, ayy
I know you man just might run out of-
Bluku bye bye, bluku bye bye bye




Miss me with the politics, I ain't no politician
But he ain't no fucking Best Grime Act, kiss my arse, blood

Overall Meaning

In the song "96 Bars of Revenge", grime artist Chip calls out several other MCs in the industry who have come at him in recent times. He claims that he didn't start on anyone, but multiple MCs have started targeting him with lyrics. He asserts that he doesn't need anyone to back him up because he has his pen — his writing skills are still handy. He further points out one MC in particular, who dissed him to which he replied that the MC knows him and could have just phoned him. He accuses the industry of changing and disrespecting the ends they once picked him up from. He also claims that he has done more for grime than some of the artists who have been nominated for awards.


Throughout the song, Chip does not hold back in leveling criticisms at other MCs with his hard-hitting lyrics. He makes no apologies for his opinions in the song while acknowledging that he is playing dirty. Overall, the song displays Chip's confidence in his abilities as an MC and his readiness to go against anyone who calls him out.


Line by Line Meaning

Jme on production
Jme is the producer of this song


North London music
This song represents the music scene in North London


Cash Motto in the building, Paw Gang
References to the artist's groups or affiliations


A whole 96
The song consists of 96 bars


Yo, fuck anybody cosigning anyone that's going at me
Expressing frustration towards anyone supporting artists who are dissing him


Cuh I didn't start on no one, bare MCs coming at me
Claiming that he didn't initiate any conflicts, but multiple MCs are targeting him


Six MCs on just me, man wanna under attack me
Facing attacks from six MCs alone, feeling overwhelmed


But I don't need no one to back me, I've got my pen, it's still handy
Asserting his self-sufficiency and reliance on his writing skills


He mentioned 'Pizza Boy', I still don't understand why he did it
Confused as to why someone mentioned 'Pizza Boy' in a negative way


Cuh he don't want lyrics for lyrics, deep down he's more 'Wifey Riddim'
Implying that the person mentioned prefers pop-oriented songs rather than engaging in lyrical battles


He knows me, could've phoned me, but money make man think they're bossy
Indicating that the person involved could have approached him directly, but money has changed their behavior


But seeing as everyone's changed, now I'll pepper your clart, you don't know me
Since people have changed their attitudes, he will now openly criticize and attack them


I look around, where's the love gone?
Questioning the absence of love and support in the current music scene


Like how you cosigning, man, disrespecting the ends you once picked me up from?
Reflecting on how some individuals, who used to support him, are now endorsing his enemies


You don't do dem tings where I come from
Implying that the people turning against him are not true to their roots


Riot on mic, got Tottenham in me, dark knights round here like Gotham City, oi
Highlighting his aggressive and dark lyrical style, comparing himself to the chaos of Tottenham and the fictional city of Gotham


Tweet when you're coming if you're bad, fam
Challenging someone to prove their bravery by announcing their arrival via a tweet


Preed it, he ain't Bane or Batman
Suggesting that the person being targeted is not as formidable as the characters Bane or Batman


How the fuck has he done more for grime than me this year?
Expressing disbelief that someone else is being credited for doing more for the grime genre


I opened up the scene this year
Claiming to have played a significant role in bringing attention to the grime scene


Gave birth to this idiot breh
Metaphorically stating that he is the originator and someone else is an imitator or inferior artist


Can everyone see this here? What an idiot, yeah
Asking if everyone can recognize the situation and expressing an opinion about the person causing the conflict


Say what I'm saying ain't true
Addressing those who may doubt or question the truthfulness of his statements


Some of your best newcomers ain't new
Claiming that even popular new artists have been influenced by him or are not truly innovative


So if you're gonna nominate Yungen, big up, but nominate Sneakbo too
Acknowledging the talent of Yungen while also suggesting that Sneakbo deserves recognition as well


I'm Cash Motto but I'm playing dirty, cuh too many man wanna try and murk me
Indicating a willingness to engage in underhanded tactics due to the number of individuals trying to harm him


They can out-shoot me, they can out-stab me, but mum's life, they can't out-verse me
Asserting that while others may excel in physical aggression, he is confident in his lyrical abilities


If I named you, I rate you, I weren't dissing you
Clarifying that mentioning someone's name does not necessarily mean he is insulting them, but rather showing respect


Cuh I know how the internet works
Aware of how things can be misunderstood or misrepresented on the internet


Diss, get three in a week from this nerd
Warning that he is capable of responding quickly and with multiple diss tracks


Then let me give you that internet work
Promising to engage in a battle specifically using the internet as a medium


Man wanna pepper me for five months
Referring to people trying to attack him with insults for an extended period of time


Please understand, in one, I'll ruin him
Confident in his ability to completely destroy someone in a single encounter or response


In my section doing slewing him dubs
Asserting his dominance and success in creating diss tracks aimed at his rivals


Get bored, put a few in him, crud
Expressing a lack of interest in ongoing rivalries and suggesting he will continue to attack his opponents


I do T, not milking, mugs
Emphasizing his genuine and sincere approach to his craft, unlike those who are only looking for profit


I got bars, what you saying then, cuz?
Challenging his rivals to confront him directly and respond to his lyrical skills


You're screaming 0161 but for your city, you ain't doing too much
Criticizing someone's claims of representing their city but not making significant contributions to its music scene


Geko, Captin, soon link up
Expressing a desire to collaborate with artists Geko and Captin


Let's do a cypher and have a drink up
Proposing a collaborative rap session followed by a get-together


Man wanna ride off the 0161 ting but share their shine with no one
Calling out individuals who exploit the popularity of the Manchester music scene without supporting others


Talk the ting some more
Encouraging someone to continue boasting or talking about their accomplishments


Are you signed to Grimey Limey or
Questioning someone's affiliation with Grimey Limey


Is iTunes lying to me or
Expressing doubt about the legitimacy of information found on iTunes


One time for Charlie, I'll slew Grimey Limey's whore
Offering support and respect to DJ Charlie Sloth while simultaneously insulting Grimey Limey


Don't know what you tek man for
Questioning someone's motives or intentions


Pepper man till they can't tek no more
Continuing his aggressive approach towards his rivals until they can no longer handle it


Where's the guy that made 'Oopsy Daisy'? Not here right now, you can get some more
Referencing a past success by someone else and highlighting their absence while indicating that he can provide more of that success


Back to Patrick, yeah, mad ting
Referring to someone named Patrick and describing their actions as crazy or intense


I can't lie, can't stand him
Admitting his dislike for Patrick or finding him disagreeable


It's coming closer, I planned it
Suggesting that the conflict or retaliation he had predicted is approaching


Woke me up, gotta thank him
Acknowledging that even though the conflict may have been disruptive, it served as motivation for him to respond


About 'what have I done for the scene?' When I was on tour, I brang him
Explaining that while on tour, he brought someone along or supported them, countering claims that he hasn't contributed to the scene


He came to mine for dinner before his Fire in the Booth and you wonder why I can't stand him
Recalling a negative encounter with Patrick, who had dinner at his place before recording a popular radio segment, explaining his aversion towards him


I've been writing a lot
Expressing that he has been investing significant time and effort into his craft


'Cause I haven't been writing enough
Admitting that there was a period of time when he wasn't dedicating enough time to writing


And if I hear any funny things on your mixtape coming, I'll be lighting you up
Promising to respond aggressively to any disrespectful or negative content found on someone's mixtape


Swear down, don't try it again
Asserting that someone shouldn't attempt to engage in conflict or disrespect him again


Want me to stop? Link me or find your pen
Challenging someone to confront him in person or respond with their own written material if they want him to back down


'Cause I got bars for your high horse
Revealing that he has insulting and critical lyrics prepared to target someone who is arrogant or self-important


I don't give two fucks if you know Ralph Lauren
Asserting that he is unconcerned with someone's knowledge or possession of high-end brands


I dissed your Fire in the Booth cuh
Admitting to disrespecting or insulting someone during their appearance on Fire in the Booth


You took shots at all the underground niggas
Accusing someone of attacking or criticizing lesser-known artists in the underground scene


And now you wanna do a mixtape with who?
Questioning someone's intentions and pointing out their hypocrisy in wanting to collaborate with certain underground artists


All the underground niggas
Emphasizing that the accused individual is attempting to work with multiple underground artists


Funny how things turn out
Reflecting on the unexpected ways situations can evolve or change


It's funny how things turned round
Noting the irony or surprising nature of recent events or outcomes


Stick to Jess Glynne, don't look back
Advising someone to focus on their own genre or style of music and not dwell on the past


Or you'll see me when you turn round
Warning that if someone looks back or dwells on the past, he will be there to confront them


Let your management let you manage this
Suggesting that someone's management team should handle the situation or consequences of their actions


Cuh we go back before management
Referencing a pre-existing relationship or history that predates the involvement of the individual's management team


I'm only keeping it real
Asserting that he is expressing honest and genuine feelings


I'd be pissed if I died and my fans don't know how I feel
Expressing the desire for his audience to understand his thoughts and emotions, particularly if something were to happen to him


Going mad tryna hold this stuff in
Struggling to keep his frustrations and emotions contained


Grab the pen, let him have it, fuck it
Deciding to release his emotions and thoughts through his lyrics, regardless of the consequences or impact


Grade, Henney, psh, buzzing
Naming substances or activities that may contribute to his state of being energized or intoxicated


Burning bridges, bopping on them barefoot
Metaphorically breaking ties with people while continuing forward without concern for potential consequences


I'm used to fire, it's nothing
Referring to past conflicts or attacks against him and stating that he is accustomed to facing them


Fuck Radio then, fuck radio now
Expressing his disregard or resentment towards radio stations in the past and present


Cuh man got the net buzzing
Claiming that his presence online or on the internet has generated significant attention or discussion


But they act like they can't see nothing
Referring to those who choose to ignore or overlook his accomplishments and contributions


It's nothing
Indicating that he is not affected or bothered by the behavior or opinions of others


I'mma keep on coming and coming and coming and coming
Stating his determination to persist and continue making an impact in the music scene


Segway ting when I spun him
Referring to a previous incident where he successfully outshined or defeated someone in a conflict


Thought he was a villain? Oh no
Believing that someone was portraying themselves as a villain but proving otherwise


Hat-Trick hero done him
Using a sports analogy to assert that he has scored three successful victories or accomplishments against someone


I don't even need the full 96 bars, what's the wheel up bar?
Asserting his dominance by claiming that he doesn't even need to use the entire song to prove his superiority


Let me go, ayy
Asserting his desire for freedom or autonomy in expressing himself


I know you man just might run out of-
Hinting at the possibility that his rivals may run out of ammunition or content to attack him with


Bluku bye bye, bluku bye bye bye
Using an ad-lib or phrase to dismiss or mock his opponents


Miss me with the politics, I ain't no politician
Expressing a desire to avoid involvement in drama or conflicts, asserting that he is not interested in engaging in political games


But he ain't no fucking Best Grime Act, kiss my arse, blood
Dismissing someone's claim to be the best grime act and challenging them to prove themselves




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jahmaal Noel Fyffe, Jamie Adenuga

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Comments from YouTube:

Shakaa

Always nice to visit the old beef in the midst of a new one lool

Devo XO

Again

conway lee

Saaaaame

BIG-NABZ

And another one...

Josh Goncalo

@Phathead2 100

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Brian Turner

Damn Chip went INNNNNNNNNNNNN

MirroredSmoke

Whattttt I definitely didnt expect to see you here, had no idea you listened to grime haha

Dan Harris

One of the best UK sends

true fionn

truuuusssttttt me brudda 100

xundra

You know!

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