Bubbles
Dizzee Rascal Lyrics

One two, one two, one two, mike, check, check, check,
Checking the microphone to make sure it's working properly before starting to perform.

Yeah, one two, yeah, yeah, clear, clear, yeah.
Confirming that the microphone is working well and everything is clear for the audience to hear.

I'm a young ragga brother from the LDN,
Introducing himself as a young reggae musician from London (LDN).

In my Nike air bubbles and they cost one ten.
Wearing Nike shoes with air bubbles that cost 110 pounds.

Got these beanies on ma lap, and they all want the length,
Talking about guys who are interested in him, while he's surrounded by girls who just want to be with him.

I'm a ghetto superstar, come straight from the ends.
Referring to himself as a superstar from a neighborhood (the ends) that's considered tough or ghetto.

An I walk it like I talk it, brother ain't just hype,
He's the real deal and he's not just talking, he can walk the walk too.

Makin' moves for the money everyday an every night.
He's hustling and working hard to make money, day and night.

Best to believe I keep it tight, best to believe I'm movin' right,
He's doing things correctly and keeping his affairs in order.

Keep my business on the low, you best to believe I'm outta sight
He keeps his business secret and out of the public eye.

I like money money money, girls girls, cash cash,
He likes money and girls, and he's making a lot of cash.

I'll let the champagne splash.
He's celebrating his success by popping champagne.

Yo, I'm not a gang banger but I'm good with a mash,
He's not a gang member, but he can definitely use a weapon (mash) if necessary.

Make you scratch your head an wonder is he really that flash
He's making people wonder if he's really that extravagant or showy.

But it really doesn't matter 'cause you know I keep it movin,
He doesn't care what people think because he keeps moving forward.

Middle of the dance floor, lean, I'm grooving.
He's dancing in the middle of the dance floor and having a good time.

Baby cocked her bumper out, you know I gotta wind it,
A girl is showing off her posterior, and he's got to move in on it.

When we leave the club I'm really gonna get behind it.
He plans on hooking up with the girl after they leave the club.

[Chorus: x2]
The repeated chorus of the song.

Nike air bubbles on my feet, lookin' fresh,
He's still talking about his Nike shoes with air bubbles that look really good.

Got my brand new garms on, dress to impress.
He's dressed up in new clothes to impress people.

Got my phone line poppin, all these beanies gotta crush,
He's getting a lot of attention from girls who are interested in him and want to be with him.

Keep something in my pocket case these fellas try an rush.
He's keeping something in his pocket in case some guys try to attack him.

Brown eyes, five ten, dark skin, Mr Dizzee rascal, why you even askin'.
He's describing his physical appearance - brown eyes, 5'10'' tall, and dark skin.

Under cover lover, girls call me buff ting, but,
He's a secret lover and a lot of girls find him attractive.

Used to keep a balaclava restin' on my chin.
He used to wear a ski mask (balaclava) over his chin when committing crimes.

An it's the ends here, hustle hustle, bling bing, blow it in,
An emphasis on how things are in his neighborhood, where people hustle and work hard to make money and show off their wealth.

About to hear the fat lady sing.
He's about to make a lot of money and become even more successful.

Don't matter what I'm sayin, it's the answer within, but,
He's saying that what he says is not as important as what he thinks or believes internally.

Life's a jungle, everybody wants to be the king.
Life is challenging, and everybody wants to be on top or be successful.

But it's alright though, I got my eyes on the prize,
He's focused on achieving success and not letting anything get in his way.

Money in my draw, bigger picture in my eyes.
He has money in his bank account, but he's still looking towards the future and greater success.

Hands around my testicles, little finger risen,
He has his hands on his testicles and is holding up his little finger (signifying 'I'm the man') in a confident, assertive pose.

Every step that I take is a step with precision.
He's careful and calculated in every move he makes, ensuring that he's always doing the best thing for himself.

I'm precise, precisely why my future's lookin' nice,
He's precise and that's why his future looks bright (successful).

The penthouse is lovely, it's a shame about the price.
He has a beautiful penthouse, but it was very expensive.

But you only live twice, that's on the real,
You only get one chance at life, and he's making the most of it.

No matter where I am I'll always be the real deal.
He's always himself and genuine, no matter where he goes or what he does.

Education starts with discipline, I'm listenin',
He understands that education requires discipline and he's paying attention.

But conversations kinda muffled since I got rich and tings.
His conversations are hard to understand because he's become very wealthy and his lifestyle has changed.

Double turn, indirectly spoke, I never heard a thing,
People are talking behind his back (indirectly) and he doesn't even hear them.

Under ground or overground, what's the difference I'm the king.
Whether he's in the underground music scene or the mainstream, he's still on top and considered the best (the king).

Learnt devine right, its my heinsight.
He's learned that he has the right to be successful and achieve great things in life, and that's his hindsight (realization after the fact).

I see it all, 'cause I ain't that fake to spread my wings an fly, you're a fool.
He's honest and real, and he can see all of the challenges and potential obstacles ahead of him. He thinks that anyone who thinks otherwise is foolish.

Talkin' like you're mighty and you're high,
People are talking as if they're powerful and successful.

But I know you're small, there's no logic in your gossip,
He knows that these people aren't really that great, and their gossip has no meaning or logic behind it.

Just the writings on the wall.
Their destiny is already mapped out for them (indicated by the writings on the wall) and they can't change it.

Over ignorant, you ain't got it, you just play far,
People are foolish and unknowledgeable, and they pretend to be better than they really are.

Far from the realist old dog, menace, you're a mark.
They're very far from being a real dog (a loyal and tough person), and instead they're just a troublemaker trying to make their mark.

If you're deep, why you gotta roll fifty to the club,
If you're as tough as you claim to be, why do you need a big group of people to go to the club with you?

Blood, who d'you think your foolin' with that fake crew love.
He's calling out their fake show of love for their friends in their group (crew), and thinks it's disingenuous.

The streets don't cater for no long term plan,
Life on the streets is not conducive to long-term thinking or planning.

These roads don't give a damn about any man.
The streets don't care about anyone and can be very dangerous.

I try an show these brothers, they refuse to understand,
He's trying to teach these people something, but they're not willing to listen or learn.

So I'll just keep doin' what I'm doin' while I can.
He's going to keep doing what he's doing (making music and building his career) for as long as he can.

[Chorus]
The repeated chorus of the song.

East side crew, west side crew, north side crew, south side crew.
He's acknowledging that there are different groups (crews) of people in all directions of the city (east, west, north, south).

East side crew, west side crew, north side crew, saw side crew.
Repeated chorus with a slight change in the last word, indicating the same idea but with different phrasing.