Sirens
Dizzee Rascal Lyrics

Blud, when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming, it's a warning to run and hide because the police are after you.

I can hear the sirens coming
The singer can hear the sirens approaching, indicating that the police are getting closer.

Better run when you hear the sirens coming
It's best to run and escape when the sirens are heard because it means trouble is coming.

I can hear the sirens coming
The artist can hear the sirens growing louder, signifying that the police are getting closer.

One to da two to da three to da four
Counting the beat, the artist's heart is racing as they anticipate being caught by the police.

Line my street, knocking at my door
The police are coming for the singer and are knocking on their door.

Twelve black boots on my bedroom floor
The police have arrived in force and are entering the singer's bedroom.

What they want with rascal I'm not sure
The artist doesn't know what the police want with them.

Took me to the station 8:30
The police have taken the artist to the station for questioning at 8:30.

For a fight that I had recently
The police have taken the artist to the station for a fight that they were recently involved in.

Say they got me on CCTV
The police have evidence of the singer's involvement from CCTV footage.

And the black boys told on me
Someone in the artist's group has informed on them to the police.

Can't understand why these boys keep snitching
The singer is struggling to comprehend why their friends keep betraying them to the police.

Can't understand why these boys keep bitching
The singer is also confused as to why their friends keep causing trouble and complaining to them.

Now I'm hot tempered feel like switching
The singer is becoming increasingly frustrated and angry, and may resort to violence as a result.

Can't stand still trigger finger itching
The artist is so full of adrenaline and pent-up emotions that they're becoming restless and may use a weapon at any moment.

Gotta stay calm, gotta keep my cool
Despite the rising tension and emotions, the artist acknowledges the importance of staying calm and collected to avoid being caught by the police.

If I go down I'll be a dam fool
The singer understands the seriousness of their actions and how foolish it would be to get caught and face the consequences.

Gotta rise up, gotta stand up tall
The singer acknowledges that they need to take control of their situation and stand their ground.

Can't let em see the end of Dizzee Rascal
The artist is determined to avoid being caught by the police and losing their reputation and fame as Dizzee Rascal.

Yo, let's take it back to that old school story telling shit
The artist shifts the focus to storytelling, implying that what they're about to say is a personal story from their past.

Get me!
The artist wants the listeners to pay close attention and understand the seriousness of their story.

One day I was with my bredwin 'A dot' roaming the streets
The singer was once walking the streets with their friend 'A dot'.

On the main road hungry looking for something to eat
The artist was on the main road, searching for food because they were hungry.

Not no burger and no chips that's easily digested
The singer was looking for something more substantial than just a burger and fries.

That shit that if your caught, you'll be easing arrested
The singer was looking for something that is illegal and could lead to arrest if caught.

We was on the robin street I forgot to mention Kate
The singer and 'A dot' were on Robin Street when they encountered someone named Kate, and the singer forgot to mention her earlier.

There was this Breda rolling with us he was scared it was blait,
The artist and 'A dot' were accompanied by someone who was scared and anxious about what they were doing.

And he was high
The person with them was also under the influence of drugs.

But, back to the story 'A dot' spotted the man
The focus returns to the main story as 'A dot' spots a man in the distance.

Straight ahead of us in the distance with his wifey holding hands
The man was walking down the street with his wife, holding hands.

So we followed him through this little alleyway into the flats
The artist and 'A dot' followed the man and his wife through a small alley and into an apartment building.

And we thought the time was perfect so we crept up and we attacked
The artist and 'A dot' chose this moment to attack the man and his wife because they thought it was the perfect opportunity.

I took the first swing unexpected causing panic
The artist punched the man unexpectedly, which caused fear and panic.

We was ruthless causing agony in public it was tragic
They continued to brutally attack the couple in public, causing pain and suffering for everyone present.

Me and 'A dot' lost the plot, acting like we were from hell
The artist and 'A dot' became uncontrollable and performed actions akin to those from hell.

Beat this Breda to the floor beat his wifey up as well
They beat the man and his wife to the ground.

Clayton stood back shaking, wishing that he never came
Someone named Clayton watched from a distance, regretting ever coming with them.

When from out of nowhere there was Alisha screaming my name
Suddenly, someone named Alisha screams the singer's name, interrupting their recollection of the story.

She went my school
Alisha was a fellow student at the artist's school.

She saw it all
Alisha witnessed what happened.

To make it worse I'm hearing sirens, I ain't even trying handle
In addition to Alisha's interruption, the singer is also hearing police sirens approaching and is becoming increasingly nervous and anxious about the situation.

I break the law; I will never change
The singer acknowledges that they have broken the law in the past and will likely do it again.

Step into my soul get your whole face rearranged
The artist warns that those who try to interfere or challenge them will get hurt.

See me on the tele but I ain't no actor
The artist is notably famous, but wants to make clear that their life and experiences are not just for show.

Running through the streets brave face it's a jack one
The artist is running through the streets, trying to maintain a brave face, despite the challenges he is facing.

Real day light no shame like a lunatic
The singer is not ashamed of being out in daylight, behaving like someone crazy or insane.

Rain, hell, sleet or snow I ain't new to it
The artist is experienced with facing difficult or dangerous situations, no matter what the weather conditions are like.

Show me what you got betta give it up quickly
The singer is daring anyone to challenge him, but advising them to back down quickly.

Lay them on their back if they try and fight swiftly
If someone does try to fight with the singer, he will easily knock them down.

Better mind out when they come through the manner man
Those who come to the singer's area should be cautious about what they do, as the singer may take it the wrong way and attack them.

Keep em on their toes like hammer man
The artist puts people on edge, forcing them to keep watchful, like a security guard.

It's no joke man woman and child I'm seeking
The artist is not being playful; they will attack whoever, regardless of age or gender.

See no skets no age I'm creeping
The singer is not looking for a particular type of person to attack.

Anything through the door cold on the wheelers
The singer is ready to attack anyone or anything that comes through the door.

Duck from the feds and I roll with the Dealers
The artist avoids the police and associates with drug dealers and other criminals.

Smile with your heart and stand on a sentence
The artist advises others to be genuine and honest, and to take responsibility for their actions.

My last day wasn't like Eastenders
The artist implies that their life is different from a typical soap opera, and that their experiences are more intense and real.

Step into my soul get your whole face rearranged
The singer warns again that anyone who tries to mess with him will get hurt.

I break the law I will never change
The artist reaffirms that they have broken the law in the past, and will likely continue to do so.