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.
Fresh N Clean
D Double E Lyrics
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Dirty
Bada-ba, ba
I must confess
This place ain't bless
This place is a mess (disgusting)
Bada-ba, ba
In here? In here
I don't wanna lay down or rest (are you crazy?)
That crack in the wall needs addressing
The state of the floor, it's just depressing (mad)
This table's older than the pyramids (it's older?)
At least it's younger than the mirror is
This place is small, and it's barely a house
Never mind a cat, you couldn't even swing a mouse (it's so small)
Hmm, those curtains are looking tired (tired)
Decorations are tired (tired)
Look, your stylist's fired (fired)
It's like somebody hit it with a bulldozer (bang)
If your house was a car, it would get pulled over (excuse me, please)
This is very, very (very)
Very, very
Very, very, very unacceptable
(Okay) let's walk around, I'll give the house a scan
Oops, doorknob broke off into my hand (oh, my gosh)
Every time I touch something, I wanna wash my hands (sanitize)
I don't wanna sit in here, I'd rather stand (I'm cool, I'm alright)
You've got wobbly seats at your dining table (wobbly)
Everywhere I look, it's wires and cables (which one's this for?)
This is the messiest house that I've ever been in
Look at the stains on the rug, that's gonna need more than cleaning
What, the sofa bed's not working? It's not flicking out? (Nah, mate)
Hmm, think it's time to sort it out (come on)
Walls are meant to be white, but they're looking beige (tell me)
What, did you have a house party? What, did you have a rave?
It's like somebody hit it with a bulldozer (bang)
If your house was a car, it would get pulled over (excuse me, please)
This is very, very (very)
Very, very
Very, very, very unacceptable
Oh oh
Dirty-ty
That's you-you
(Oh my god)
Fresh and clean
Bada-ba, ba
The song "Fresh N Clean" by D Double E is a humorous and critical take on the state of an unkempt, dirty house. The opening lines set the tone, with the singer expressing his reluctance to even lay down or rest in the house because it is such a mess. He goes on to point out various issues he sees - from cracked walls to a table that is "older than the pyramids." He notes the tired decorations and curtains, and even touches on how the furniture is not functional, such as the wobbly dining chairs and non-functioning sofa bed.
Overall, the song is both humorous and critical, highlighting the extreme state of a messy home, as well as the consequences of neglecting one's living environment. The repetition of the refrain "very, very unacceptable" reinforces the message that having a dirty house is not only unpleasant, but also unacceptable.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 2018 on D Double E's debut album "Jackuum!" which was met with critical acclaim for its unique, genre-defying sound. Additionally, the music video for the song features D Double E cleaning up a dirty house, reinforcing the message of the song in a visually stimulating way. Another interesting fact is that D Double E is known for his witty lyrics and comedic delivery, making him a popular figure in the UK grime scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, ooh
An expression of disgust upon entering the house
Dirty
Commenting on the overall unclean state of the house
Bada-ba, ba
Repeating the chorus melody for emphasis
I must confess
Admitting the horrid state of the house
This place ain't bless
This house is not in good shape
This place is a mess
Commenting on the dirty and disorganized state of the house
Nah, you don't deserve no guests
This house is not fit for entertaining visitors
In here? In here
Confirming how terrible the inside of the house looks
I don't wanna lay down or rest
Refusing to get comfortable because of how unclean the house is
That crack in the wall needs addressing
Pointing out the need for repairs and maintenance in the house
The state of the floor, it's just depressing
Commenting on how unclean and unpleasant the floor looks
This table's older than the pyramids
Jokingly comparing the age of the table to an ancient Egyptian monument
At least it's younger than the mirror is
Pointing out how old and outdated the house decor is
This place is small, and it's barely a house
Observing how tiny and cramped the house feels
Never mind a cat, you couldn't even swing a mouse
Jokingly referring to the small size of the house, saying there isn't even enough room for a small animal
Hmm, those curtains are looking tired
Pointing out the worn-out appearance of the curtains
Decorations are tired
Commenting on how dated and uninteresting the decor looks
Look, your stylist's fired
Jokingly implying that whoever decorated the house did a terrible job
It's like somebody hit it with a bulldozer
Comparing the messy state of the house to the aftermath of a destructive bulldozer
If your house was a car, it would get pulled over
Saying the house is so bad it would get stopped by the police if it were a car
This is very, very (very)
Expressing deep disgust and dissatisfaction with the state of the house
Very, very
Continuing to express disgust with the state of the house
Very, very, very unacceptable
Declaring the house to be completely unacceptable due to its state of uncleanliness and disrepair
(Okay) let's walk around, I'll give the house a scan
Deciding to take a closer look at the house to assess the level of cleanliness and disrepair
Oops, doorknob broke off into my hand
Noticing that the doorknob is so worn out it just broke off
Every time I touch something, I wanna wash my hands
Expressing discomfort with the unclean state of the house and the desire to constantly clean oneself
I don't wanna sit in here, I'd rather stand
Refusing to sit down due to being uncomfortable with the cleanliness of the furniture
You've got wobbly seats at your dining table
Pointing out that the dining chairs are unstable and unsuitable for use
Everywhere I look, it's wires and cables
Observing how messy and tangled the wires and cables in the house are
This is the messiest house that I've ever been in
Declaring that this is the dirtiest and most disorganized house they've ever visited
Look at the stains on the rug, that's gonna need more than cleaning
Pointing out how dirty and stained the rug is, and that it will need to be cleaned thoroughly
What, the sofa bed's not working? It's not flicking out? (Nah, mate)
Noticing that the sofa bed is not functional, and responding in disbelief
Hmm, think it's time to sort it out (come on)
Suggesting it's time to fix the sofa bed, implying the house has many other issues that need attention as well
Walls are meant to be white, but they're looking beige (tell me)
Observing that the walls are supposed to be white, but are too dirty and discolored to tell
What, did you have a house party? What, did you have a rave?
Unsure how the house could get this dirty and unorganized, asking if there was some sort of party or event that caused this mess
(Oh my god)
Exclaiming in disbelief and disgust at the state of the house
Fresh and clean
Expressing the desire for the house to be clean and tidy
Bada-ba, ba
Repeating the chorus melody for emphasis
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Ade Wilson, Darren Jason Dixon, Joseph Ayodele Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elliot Miles
A fantastic narrative highlighting the dismay of private renters forced into filthy, small and poor quality housing due to landlords charging unduly high rents. Good work D Double.
Kaleb Ross
It's not that deep hahaha
NADiM OViTCH
West Yorkshire the socialists didn't build those houses.
Kirby Dan
Just don't take the place then?! nobody's forced into anything.
Elliot Miles
West Yorkshire Wow. Talk about blowing things out of proportion.
The reality is many young people can barely afford to rent and have no chance of buying. This is the reality for many people in UK.
This is not a place for your extreme right wing views.
Elliot Miles
Kirby Dan Oh dear. How disconnected from the reality are you?
Itโs the same sort of rhetoric we hear from the likes of Shapiro saying people living in low lying coastal areas should move if they are going to be affected by sea level rise from global warming. Utter nonsense.
Jayanth R
Biggest Christmas track of 2019 is basically an Ikea jingle.
skeeter 01
I bet you never thought you'd be saying that!!!!
J k
didn't listen to Durttyy goodzzz then ๐
Chris Shaw
Dope!