D Double E used to be a member of the 187 Crew, with Jammer and Armour. The group were invited to join Nasty Crew, and they accepted apart from Jammer, who did join later after N.A.S.T.Y were in contact with a record company and he was approached to work on the production. After being one of the earliest members of Nasty Crew, Double left the collective due to disagreements, which are thought to revolve around the fact that D Double E used the prestigious Nasty Crew name to secure solo bookings. Double also left the crew with Footsie and Monkstarr, and these MCs, along with DJ Tubby established the grime collective the Newham Generals.
The Newham Generals are currently signed to the label Dirtee Stank, a label established by former grime MC Dizzee Rascal, and their debut album Generally Speaking is due for imminent release. The Newham Generals have a regular slot on the pirate radio station Rinse FM.
Bad 2 tha Bone
D Double E Lyrics
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Hold tight SX
Big up all the stay fresh mandem
Oh my gooosh
Biduh bup bup
Biduh bup bup
Bad to the bidah bidah
Bad to the microphone
Bad to the phone
Listen to my lyircal tone
In the microphone
Man'a bad to the biduh biduh
Bad to the microphone
Bad to the biduh biduh
Bad to the microphone
Bad to the bone
Listen to my lyrical tone
Listen to my
Cuz... Cuz...
I think I need pen and paper
Think it time to bun another faker
Do me an MC turn translator
Mix my data with their data
What does that equal, blud imitator
If you deny that blud youre a hater
I can hear your styles getting baiter don't you know that I'm the originator
Do my ting on the road medicator
Serving food but I ain't no waiter
Might do my own be making my paper papapa blud I make you do me a favour
Don't be slipping blud I will take ya
Don't be sleeping blud i will wake ya
Then send you straight to your maker
That's when ya get a flight back to Jamaica
Yeah I'mma typewriter, punching out lines just like a typewriter
Don't feel you cos you're not my type of writer
Tinks he's heavy but really you're lighter
You're shit plus, furthermore you're a writer
Without your friend you ain't really a fighter
You're just shitting in the diaper
That's why man don't lay you down with the sighter
Gonna send for the young with the little bike rider
(???)Send him on a mission to do a score diver (???)
Tell him to lick shots, to use a diver
Let's see (wh)oo comes out a survivor
(???)Show you all the East,
Ever young coz I ride 'er(???)
Young baby father, still a provider
P's in the pocket and everything's lighter
To put a couple shells inside ya
Du du du du dont let me get old school
Just like a builder me carry those tools
Like a sport without no rules
Mandem are running without no balls
And man are getting injured kicked in the balls
You and your team haven't got no balls
You're a pussyo blood you ain't got no balls
Swimming in the deepest end of the pool
Get compp in the deepest end of the tool if you fuck around with the mandem you fool
Just like the twin towers you'll fall
Me got the most towers overall
Man will send your head-top over the wall if you try fuck around with the dirtee stank
I'l come around with a dirty shank
Ready for the war like 30 tanks (I'm ready)
I'm chilling in the alley, holding a leng on my lap and I'm ready to put on the bally, no dilly dally
You'll be a memory like Camdem pally
I don't care if you come with a couple man(I dont care), I don't care if you come with ya gyally (I don't care)
Cos I'm still gonna pull out the strally (Yeah)
And that's just to make an impression
Im going to give your whole crew the impression the wars not done this is the first session
I'm a big man I'm no adolescent
So I'm gonna show man and teach man a lesson
Turn this into a western
With a Smith & Wesson glove
There's no print on the weapon love get none of that round this section
That street fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man a be stepping like the gears of the war
And we got mashed like the gears of the war
Think its a game like street fighter 4, what you think they call man the street fighter for?
Man a be stepping like the gears of the war
And we got mashed like gears of the war
It smells a bit warry
Dont watch that cos I'm in the war to
Ready to kick off a world war too
With the generals behind ready fi da war too
Too warry
Dont watch that cos I'm in the war to
Ready to kick off a world war too
With the generals behind ready fi da war too
It smells a bit warry blood
Heard you wanna war me blood
What happened when you saw me blood
It was a whole different story blood
You didn't wanna war, you ignored me blood
What happened to the plans you had for me blood
All this talk about boring, you're gonna be the one thats pourin' blood
Do you really wanna see it get, gory blud
Ive heard all these different storys blud
Its too late for sorry, get found in the back of a lorry
So allow the tool show it ain't morry
You can't hold me back from glory blud
If I was you I'd worry, I'l make you move somewhere down surrey
And I'm just generally speaking, close your mouth when the general is speaking
Don't let me catch the enemy when he sleeping, take everything everything I'm keeping
All of your food and P I'm eating, you get left with your head-top leaking
Before you can get to the leng you are reaching for, man a kick out the door
Into a whip that nobody's whore
I got your P Leng and goodies
Man overly blacked out in hoodies
And we're parked up smoking zoogies
Thinking "Could he survive that, could he?"
Nah, we're just having a laugh
Lets split this ting and a get my half
Everyone gets P's or my stuff
Super dupe OOOH OOOH
Dirtee t, thats me me
Budebutbut lyrical Super dupe OOOH OOOH
Dirtee t, that's me me
Budebutbut
In D Double E's song, "Bad 2 Tha Bone," the rapper talks about his superior skills as a lyricist and his willingness to take down any imitator or challenger. He confidently claims to be bad to the bone, with a lyrical tone that can't be compared to anyone else in the game. He also talks about the importance of being prepared for war, and warns his enemies not to underestimate him. He warns that he is ready to take on anyone who tries to test him, and that he will show no mercy.
D Double E's flow is intense and confident throughout the song, reflecting his confidence and dedication to his craft. He uses different rhyming techniques and wordplay to create a catchy and powerful anthem that showcases his skills as an MC. He is not afraid to call out his challengers and warns them that he is ready for any confrontation.
Overall, the song is a declaration of D Double E's talents as an MC, his dedication to the craft, and his willingness to take on any challengers. The lyrics are bold and powerful, reflecting the rapper's confident and determined approach to his music.
Line by Line Meaning
OH my woooord
Expressing surprise or astonishment
Hold tight SX
Acknowledging and showing support for SX
Big up all the stay fresh mandem
Giving recognition and respect to all the members of Stay Fresh
Oh my gooosh
Expressing further surprise or astonishment
Biduh bup bup
Repeating a rhythmic sound for emphasis
Man's on the microphone
Referring to himself being on the microphone
Bad to the bidah bidah
Extremely skilled and talented on the microphone
Bad to the microphone
Exceptional and dominant in his performance on the microphone
Bad to the phone
Exceptionally good in conveying his lyrical messages through phone conversations
Listen to my lyrical tone
Encouraging the audience to pay attention and listen to the tone and message of his lyrics
In the microphone
Performing and delivering his lyrics through the microphone
Cuz... Cuz...
Introducing a reasoning or explanation
I think I need pen and paper
Expressing the need to write down his thoughts and ideas
Think it's time to bun another faker
Deciding to expose and criticize another fake or insincere rapper
Do me an MC turn translator
Transforming an MC's words or style into his own unique interpretation
Mix my data with their data
Blending his own experiences and knowledge with those of other rappers
What does that equal, blud imitator
Questioning the outcome or value of copying someone else's style
If you deny that blud you're a hater
Accusing someone of being a hater if they cannot acknowledge his originality
I can hear your styles getting baiter don't you know that I'm the originator
Noticing how other rappers' styles are becoming more obvious and predictable, emphasizing his role as the original influencer
Do my ting on the road medicator
Carrying out his duties and activities on the streets with precision
Serving food but I ain't no waiter
Providing musical sustenance and entertainment without the role of a traditional waiter
Might do my own be making my paper papapa blud I make you do me a favour
Possibly creating his own path and making money independently, challenging others to support him
Don't be slipping blud I will take ya
Warning others not to underestimate him as he is capable of attacking or overcoming them
Don't be sleeping blud I will wake ya
Advising others to stay alert and aware as he can shock or disturb them
Then send you straight to your maker
Threatening to harm someone and send them to meet their creator
That's when ya get a flight back to Jamaica
Suggesting that the consequences of crossing him would lead to being forcefully sent back to Jamaica
Yeah I'mma typewriter, punching out lines just like a typewriter
Comparing himself to a typewriter, expressing his ability to rapidly create and deliver lines
Don't feel you cos you're not my type of writer
Rejecting someone as a writer because they don't match his style or level
Tinks he's heavy but really you're lighter
Believing that someone sees themselves as important, but in reality, they are insignificant
You're shit plus, furthermore you're a writer
Insulting someone's skills and emphasizing that they are merely a writer, nothing more
Without your friend you ain't really a fighter
Implying that without external support, they are not truly a fighter
You're just shitting in the diaper
Making a vulgar comparison to saying that they are insignificant or worthless
That's why man don't lay you down with the sighter
Explaining that people don't take them seriously or consider them a worthy opponent
Gonna send for the young with the little bike rider
Planning to call upon a young, skilled cyclist to deliver a message or carry out a mission
(???)Send him on a mission to do a score diver (???)
Sending this young cyclist on a dangerous task with the intention of achieving success
Tell him to lick shots, to use a diver
Instructing the young cyclist to shoot and use evasive maneuvers
Let's see (wh)oo comes out a survivor
Waiting to witness who will emerge as the survivor or victor
(???)Show you all the East
Demonstrating the talent and influence from the East London area
Ever young coz I ride 'er(???)
Staying youthful and relevant because of his ability to adapt to new trends and ride the wave
Young baby father, still a provider
Being a young father while still fulfilling his responsibilities and providing for his family
P's in the pocket and everything's lighter
Having money in his pocket and feeling a sense of relief or ease
To put a couple shells inside ya
Threatening to harm someone with bullets or ammunition
Du du du du dont let me get old school
Warning against provoking his old-school rap style or tactics
Just like a builder me carry those tools
Comparing himself to a builder who always carries the necessary tools for his craft
Like a sport without no rules
Referring to the freedom and creativity in his style, similar to a sport with no restrictions
Mandem are running without no balls
Accusing others of lacking courage or bravery
And man are getting injured kicked in the balls
Describing a situation where men are getting hurt or betrayed
You and your team haven't got no balls
Asserting that the opponent and their team lack courage or strength
You're a pussyo blood you ain't got no balls
Insulting someone and asserting that they lack courage or bravery
Swimming in the deepest end of the pool
Being involved in dangerous or risky situations
Get compp in the deepest end of the tool if you fuck around with the mandem you fool
Experiencing severe consequences if one messes with him and his crew
Just like the twin towers you'll fall
Drawing a comparison to the fall of the Twin Towers, suggesting that the opponent will suffer a major defeat
Me got the most towers overall
Claiming to have the greatest influence and power overall
Man will send your head-top over the wall if you try fuck around with the dirtee stank
Warning against engaging with the Dirtee Stank crew, as they are capable of causing harm or defeat
I'l come around with a dirty shank
Threatening to approach with a sharp weapon
Ready for the war like 30 tanks (I'm ready)
Preparing himself and his crew for a battle, displaying strength and readiness
I'm chilling in the alley, holding a leng on my lap and I'm ready to put on the bally, no dilly dally
Presenting a relaxed yet prepared demeanor, ready to put on a disguise and initiate action quickly
You'll be a memory like Camden pally
Suggesting that the opponent will be forgotten or erased like a memory
I don't care if you come with a couple man(I dont care), I don't care if you come with ya gyally (I don't care)
Asserting that he is not intimidated or concerned, regardless of the opponent's group size or female presence
Cos I'm still gonna pull out the strally (Yeah)
Deeming it necessary to pull out a firearm (strally) to ensure his protection or dominance
And that's just to make an impression
Stating that displaying a weapon is simply a means of leaving a lasting impact or asserting authority
Im going to give your whole crew the impression the wars not done this is the first session
Promising to make the opponent's crew realize that the battle is not over and that this is only the initial part
I'm a big man I'm no adolescent
Asserting that he is mature and experienced, not an immature adolescent
So I'm gonna show man and teach man a lesson
Planning to demonstrate and educate others on a valuable lesson
Turn this into a western
Transforming the situation into a chaotic and dramatic Western-style showdown
With a Smith & Wesson glove
Using a specific brand of firearm and emphasizing the aggression in his approach
There's no print on the weapon love get none of that round this section
Asserting that there is no identifiable evidence on the weapon, indicating secrecy and discretion in the vicinity
That street fighter 4
Referring to himself as a powerful and skilled fighter similar to those in Street Fighter 4
What you think they call man the street fighter for?
Questioning why he is known as the street fighter and suggesting it is because of his fighting abilities
Man a be stepping like the gears of the war
Moving and acting with precision and intensity, likening himself to the gears of war
And we got mashed like the gears of the war
Experiencing intense and brutal battles, similar to the action in Gears of War
Think its a game like street fighter 4, what you think they call man the street fighter for?
Challenging the misconception that his actions and skills are just for show, asserting that he is called the street fighter for a reason
Man a be stepping like the gears of the war
Continuing to move and act with intensity and precision, emphasizing his abilities
And we got mashed like gears of the war
Reiterating the experience of enduring intense and violent battles
It smells a bit warry
Sensing an atmosphere or situation that is tense and potentially war-like
Don't watch that cos I'm in the war too
Reassuring others not to worry because he is also prepared and involved in the war
Ready to kick off a world war too
Prepared to initiate a chaotic and large-scale war, similar to World War II
With the generals behind ready fi da war too
Having influential and experienced leaders supporting and prepared for the war
Too warry
Acknowledging that the situation is indeed tense and war-like
Don't watch that cos I'm in the war too
Reiterating that there is no need to worry because he is actively involved in the war
Ready to kick off a world war too
Emphasizing the readiness to instigate a large-scale war, similar to World War II
With the generals behind ready fi da war too
Reinforcing the presence of influential leaders who are prepared and supporting the war effort
It smells a bit warry blood
Sensing an atmosphere or situation that is war-like and potentially violent
Heard you wanna war me blood
Suggesting that he is aware of the opponent's desire for conflict or confrontation
What happened when you saw me blood
Questioning the outcome or result when the opponent physically encountered him
It was a whole different story blood
Explaining that the situation drastically changed, highlighting the opponent's inability to deal with him
You didn't wanna war, you ignored me blood
Asserting that the opponent chose to avoid conflict or confrontation, possibly out of fear or realization of his capabilities
What happened to the plans you had for me blood
Challenging the opponent to explain the failure or disappearance of their intended actions against him
All this talk about boring, you're gonna be the one thats pourin' blood
Mocking the opponent's previous talk or threats, anticipating that they will be the ones injured or defeated
Do you really wanna see it get, gory blud
Questioning if the opponent truly wants the situation to escalate and become brutally violent
Ive heard all these different storys blud
Acknowledging that he has listened to various rumors or tales about the opponent
Its too late for sorry, get found in the back of a lorry
Rejecting any apologies or regrets, threatening to discover the opponent's dead body in the back of a truck
So allow the tool show it ain't morry
Allowing the weapon to demonstrate that there are serious consequences and that it is not a trivial matter
You can't hold me back from glory blud
Asserting that nothing can prevent him from achieving success or recognition
If I was you I'd worry, I'l make you move somewhere down surrey
Warning the opponent that they should be concerned, as he has the power to make them relocate to a different location
And I'm just generally speaking
Making a general statement or observation
Close your mouth when the general is speaking
Demanding respect and obedience, instructing the opponent to remain silent in his presence
Don't let me catch the enemy when he's sleeping
Implying that if he catches the opponent off guard or vulnerable, they will face severe consequences
Take everything everything I'm keeping
Threatening to take everything that he possesses or considers valuable
All of your food and P I'm eating
Claiming that he will consume and enjoy everything the opponent considers their own
You get left with your head-top leaking
Leaving the opponent with a severe head injury and blood spilling
Before you can get to the leng you are reaching for, man a kick out the door
Interrupting and preventing the opponent from accessing their weapon, possibly a gun, by forcefully kicking them out of a location
Into a whip that nobody's whore
Leaving the opponent vulnerable and alone, symbolizing them being trapped in a car with no escape
I got your P Leng and goodies
Claiming to possess the opponent's weapons and valuable possessions
Man overly blacked out in hoodies
Referring to himself and his crew, hidden and concealed in hooded clothing
And we're parked up smoking zoogies
Relaxing and smoking cannabis cigarettes (zoogies) while remaining stationary in a parked vehicle
Thinking 'Could he survive that, could he?'
Questioning if the opponent could endure or survive the actions taken against them
Nah, we're just having a laugh
Clarifying that their actions are not meant to be taken seriously, just a form of amusement or entertainment
Lets split this ting and a get my half
Proposing to divide the situation or conflict in half, obtaining what is rightfully his
Everyone gets P's or my stuff
Ensuring that everyone involved receives their share of money or possessions, courtesy of his actions
Super dupe OOOH OOOH
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Dirtee t, that's me me
Referring to himself as 'Dirtee t'
Budebutbut lyrical Super dupe OOOH OOOH
Emphasizing his exceptional lyrical abilities and expressing further excitement or enthusiasm
Dirtee t, that's me me
Reaffirming his identity as 'Dirtee t'
Budebutbut
Repeating a rhythmic sound for emphasis
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.