(1)By the ripe age of 16, North London MC Chipmunk had already been champio… Read Full Bio ↴(1)By the ripe age of 16, North London MC Chipmunk had already been championed as one of the most promising grime rappers on the scene. Starting out freestyling in youth clubs and on the playground, he wrote his first song, "My Life," in 11th grade, and quickly recorded two mixtapes to showcase his unique rhyming style. Grime pioneer Wiley was particularly impressed by the young rapper's rate of output, and he took Chipmunk under his wing as his protégé: just as he previously had with Tinchy Stryder and Dizzee Rascal.

In 2007, Chipmunk released his third mixtape League of My Own on Alwayz Recordings, which utilized Wiley's little black book of producers, including Bless Beats, Maniac, Balistiyx, Danny Weed, D'Va, Swindle, and Skeams. In 2008 he reaped the rewards of constant touring and promotion, as he won the Best Newcomer Award at the Urban Music and MOBO award ceremonies. People stateside started taking notice as well, when he was nominated for best new rapper at the BET Awards. Just after Chipmunk's 18th birthday, he signed to Sony Columbia, and started moving away from grime into mainstream hip-hop. While striving for the ultimate "banging hook," he teamed up with Ironik for a big-beated remake of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer," complete with backing vocals by Sir Elton himself. In May of 2009, as he put the finishing touches on his debut full-length, Chipmunk released the promo single Chip Diddy Chip and the song reached 21 on the U.K. charts. Adding to the hype, in June, he made his fourth mixtape, Guess Who, available for free by download just a few weeks before his first official album, Diamond Rings, hit the shelves, in early July.

(2)Chip is an American soul vocalist of Stax.

No Goat
Chip Lyrics

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(M1onthebeat)

Goin' through a lot of pains
Snakes & Ladders, growin' pains
Thought you said he was your dawg
He ain't even post your pic
Brodie said he was your dawg, mm-mm
Knowin' he fucked your babe

Man can't school me 'bout the game
Know who's real, I know who's fake

Nah, nah, stop it still, stop on-
You don't want me to talk on this real shit, innit? Jeez
You ain't no GOAT mate, you a sheep, you stole your flow
Yeah, man
Aight, cool-cool-cool, talkin' 'bout legacy and that
Nobody knows you from where we're from, nobody gives a fuck
You're a fuckin' sheep man
You ain't no fuckin' GOAT, who you get 'dem flows from?
Your music's shit, you ain't a fuckin' GOAT
Yeah, man
You ain't no legend, man got no legacy

Ah, if I take that shot, I won't miss
Sold out shows, on stage you look stiff
Starboy with this pen, I'ma wiz'
I'm in the year 2000 and Chip
Men lie, women lie, so do numbers, but you can count on me to go in
Dem man, must be workin' with Juju
I don't care where you charted, you're shit (you know that I)

Not trappin' in country (you know that I)
Coldest in the country (you know that I)
High you ain't above me (oh-oh, you know that I)
Sippin' on a strong one (you know that I)
Invested for the long-run (you know that I)
Feel Drizzy, I'm on one (oh-oh)

C-can't fool me (you know that I)
Nights when it's go time, can't fool me (you know that I)
Would you ride if your bro died? Can't fool me (you know that I)
You ain't bigger than your co-sign (oh-oh)
C-can't fool me (you know that I)
Old school or new school, you can't school me (you know that I)
You don't 'wanna see me get unruly (you know that I)
Fuck the hierarchy, they can't rule me (oh-oh, you know that I)

Fuck the get-along-gang now, I don't wanna get along man, stop gettin' on man
O-one pen, that's a weapon in hand (oh-oh, you know that I)
Would you know about leverage gang?
When men would get in on me
I crept back like "revenge is sweet" (you know that I)
Braces just didn't help, got bars like guns
I buck with these teeth (you know that I)
I could see you, you could see me
I could see you're not a true MC (you know that I)
You just want a Rolex or a AP
To stunt for the 'Gram, 'lowe it, leave (you know that I)
Everybody wanna be versatile
Now I 'lowe it, it's 'cause of me (you know that I)
Never went viral dancin'
S-show you the power of barrin' (you know that I)

Not trappin' in country (you know that I)
Coldest in the country (you know that I)
High you ain't above me (oh-oh, you know that I)
Sippin' on a strong one (you know that I)
Invested for the long-run (you know that I)
Feel Drizzy, I'm on one (oh-oh)

Can't fool me (you know that I)
You act like you're righteous, can't fool me (you know that I)
Your scene, I'm behind it, can't fool me (you know that I)
Been here, done mileage (oh-oh)
Dem men are studyin' me learnin' rhymin'
Teacher no pupil, look in my eyelids (you know that I)
Show you a thing, or a few 'bout survivin' (oh-oh)
Dem man, talkin' GOATs, gimme Joe (you know that I)
On God taught dem boys how to flow (you know that I)
Ex-style, I'm comin' with never known (never known, never known, never known)
Who did you grow up on? Tell the truth (you know that I)
Don't say me, that's lies in the booth (you know that I)
Firin' from angle acute (oh-oh)
Chippy (you know that I)

Not trappin' in country (you know that I)
Coldest in the country (you know that I)
High you ain't above me (oh-oh, you know that I)
Sippin' on a strong one (you know that I)
Invested for the long-run (you know that I)
Feel Drizzy, I'm on one (oh-oh)

C-can't fool me (you know that I)
Nights when it's go time, can't fool me (you know that I)
Would you ride if your bro died? Can't fool me (you know that I)
You ain't bigger than your co-sign (oh-oh)
C-can't fool me (you know that I)
Old school or new school, can't school me (you know that I)
You don't wanna see me get unruly (you know that I)
Fuck the hierarchy, they can't rule me (oh-oh, you know that I)

You know that I, you know that I, you know that I, oh-oh
You know that I, you know that I, you know that I, oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chip's song "No Goat" are primarily about him calling out another rapper for being fake about his status as a legendary rapper. The song is called "No Goat" because Chip suggests that this particular rapper is not deserving of being called the "Greatest of All Time" or GOAT. Chip goes through a series of bars, questioning the legitimacy of the other rapper's fame and making comparisons to himself. He claims that the other rapper is a "sheep" rather than a GOAT because he stole his flow, his music is not good, and he is not a true MC. Chip also suggests that this rapper is only concerned with image and status, buying luxury items to show off on social media. Chip, on the other hand, is invested in the long-run, focusing on his craft and creating quality music that stands the test of time.

The song is also about Chip's own abilities as a rapper. He asserts that nobody can school him about the game, and that he is both old-school and new-school all at once. He claims to be the "coldest in the country," and he backs it up with examples of how he has sold out shows and invested in his own career. Chip also expresses his disdain for "the hierarchy," implying that he does not want to be part of a group that adheres to restrictive rules and regulations.

Overall, "No Goat" is a song that clearly establishes Chip's place in the rap world and asserts that he is a true contender for the title of GOAT. It also serves as a clap back against another rapper who may have thrown shade in Chip's direction. By emphasizing his own talent and dismissing the other rapper's, Chip cements his status as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

Line by Line Meaning

Goin' through a lot of pains
Dealing with significant difficulties and issues

Snakes & Ladders, growin' pains
Experiencing ups and downs and undergoing personal growth

Thought you said he was your dawg He ain't even post your pic
You believed someone was your friend, but they didn't show you any support

Brodie said he was your dawg, mm-mm Knowin' he fucked your babe
A person claimed to be your friend but betrayed you by having a relationship with your significant other

Man can't school me 'bout the game Know who's real, I know who's fake
I am experienced in my field and can distinguish between genuine and fake people

You don't want me to talk on this real shit, innit? Jeez
You wouldn't like it if I were to speak honestly about this situation

You ain't no GOAT mate, you a sheep, you stole your flow
You are not a greatest of all time, you lack originality in your music

Nobody knows you from where we're from, nobody gives a fuck
You are not famous or respected in our community

Sold out shows, on stage you look stiff
Despite having successful concerts, you lack stage presence

Starboy with this pen, I'ma wiz' I'm in the year 2000 and Chip
I am very skilled with my words, and I am ahead of my time in terms of talent

Men lie, women lie, so do numbers, but you can count on me to go in
Statistics and appearances can be misleading, but I am reliable and committed to my music

Dem man, must be workin' with Juju I don't care where you charted, you're shit (you know that I)
Your success is not relevant to me, and I suspect you use underhanded tactics

Fuck the get-along-gang now, I don't wanna get along man, stop gettin' on man O-one pen, that's a weapon in hand (oh-oh, you know that I)
I am not interested in being friendly with my competitors, and my writing skills are a powerful asset

You ain't bigger than your co-sign (oh-oh) Old school or new school, you can't school me (you know that I)
Your supporters are just as important as you are, and you cannot teach me anything about music

Firin' from angle acute (oh-oh) Chippy (you know that I)
I am attacking with precision and accuracy, and my name is Chippy

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jahmaal Noel Fyffe, Mozis Aduu, Parker Ighile

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