Dizzee began MCing on pirate radio and at raves at fifteen, but since his mainstream success he has distanced himself from the fledgling scene. Rascal grew up in the East End of London in south Bow in a council estate, raised by his single mother, a Ghanaian immigrant. Little is known about his father, though it is thought that he died when Mills was two. He attributes his musical development to a school teacher who allowed him to skip regular classes and spend time working on music on the school computers.
His music is an eclectic mixture of garage and hip-hop beats with an extremely broad palette of influences, ranging from metal guitars to found sounds, drill and bass synth lines, eclectic samples and even Japanese court music. His vocal performance is also distinctive, he uses a fast version of rapping (known as 'spitting') which blends elements from garage MCing, conventional rap, grime and ragga.
Dizzee Rascal has numerous rivals within the Grime scene, mainly from the Bow, East London area. A notable rival of Dizzee Rascal is Crazy Titch who produced and recorded a diss called "Just An Arsehole" which used the backing track of Dizzee's record of "Jus A Rascal".
Dizzee Rascal has had international endorsements deals with urban brand Ecko and designed his own shoe with Nike. He has also worked with cross genre artist, Beck, on a remix of the song Hell Yes.
He released his debut album in 2003, which was called Boy In Da Corner, winning him the 2003 Mercury Prize. His second album Showtime was released in 2004. His third effort, Maths and English was released in 2007. All three albums received critical acclaim. He experienced commercial success in 2008 when Dance Wiv Me reached the number one spot in the UK charts. His fourth album, Tongue n' Cheek was released in 2009, going platinum for sales exceeding 300,000 units in the UK. Dizzee Rascal's album The Fifth was released in 2013, the same year he received an honorary Doctorate of the Arts from the University of East London.
In 2017, Rascal released Raskit, which as well as building on his sound heralded a return on some songs to the grime sound of his earlier albums.
Discography:
Studio albums:
2003: Boy in da Corner
2004: Showtime
2007: Maths + English
2009: Tongue n' Cheek
2013: The Fifth
2017: Raskit
2020: E3 AF
2024: Don't Take It Personal
Wild
Dizzee Rascal Lyrics
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Play the right cards, I ain't afraid to work it
Brush em right off, when they say I don't deserve it
Hands on my heart, you keep my fire burning
Ooh it feels so crazy when you scream my name
Love it when you rock me over every day
When I think about it I could go insane
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
When it gets rough, then the rain starts pouring
I turn up the heat 'cause the drama ain't important
Let em all talk talk, I'mma just ignore it
Hands on my heart, you you keep me moving forward
Ooh it feels so crazy when you scream my name
Big Sean Don, okay!
Today I woke up feeling like the mayor
I spend about an hour looking in the mirror
As I should, as much as I've been through
It's a wonder I look this damn good
I could probably make it out any situation that you try to put me into
If I swim with the piranhas, guarantee that I'mma probably have a fish dinner
I meet a young girl with a sexy shape
Look like Jessie J, we escapade
Where its extra shade, she make me want to give in
Not take in like collection plates
Wow, all these wars, bras, cars, wall to wall, was all a mirage
And I could lose it all tonight just to show the world I could do it twice
It's my life
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
D-d-d-dizzee!
Rascala? Double the dollar
I'm a jet-settin' bredda, more hits than a white collar
But I can't be boxed, flow tight like Bob Marley's locks
I can't be dropped, I'm at the peak and I can't be topped
I'm wilding out, I've lost the plot, I can't be stopped
Pull up in a gnarly 'Rari, barmy, what
Opposite of calmly, I bet I'll get the party hot
I can't be blocked, 10 years plus running the game
You breddas just come in the game, but now I'm coming again
To get the people going dumb and insane
Hundred thousand people going bonkers in the mud and the rain
Women on shoulders, tops off, shouting my name
I'm all in their brain, why would I complain?
I thought I was the Boy in da Corner
But I'm in a penthouse, now your boy is a baller
I'm living
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
I just can't believe that this is my life
In my fantasy we're running wild
Wild Wild Wild
Woahoo
Wild Wild Wild
Woahoo
Wild Wild Wild
Woahoooh
Wild Wild Wild
Woahoooh
The lyrics to Wild by Dizzee Rascal are about living in a dream-like reality where the singer's success feels unreal. The opening lines convey the idea that the hard work was worth it and that the singer is not afraid to put in effort to succeed. The chorus expresses the idea that the singer is so overwhelmed by their success that they feel like they might be dreaming. They mention that they feel alive and that they can't believe that this is their life. The second verse talks about how the singer handles adversity and chooses to ignore negativity around them.
In the third verse, Big Sean jumps in with his own verses. He starts by describing his feeling of being on top of the world. He then references his success and how it allows him to make it through difficult situations. The lyrics then return to Dizzee, who talks about his life as a party, where he feels like he can't be stopped. He finally compares his current success to his old life in the Boy in da Corner.
Overall, the lyrics to Wild convey the idea of living in a surreal, dream-like world where the singers' success is so great that it seems impossible. The song is anthemic in its presentation, with lots of references to parties, drugs, and wild behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
If I go hard, let me tell you that it's worth it
I put in the effort and it pays off
Play the right cards, I ain't afraid to work it
I make smart choices and work hard
Brush em right off, when they say I don't deserve it
I don't let negative people bring me down
Hands on my heart, you keep my fire burning
You keep me motivated and passionate
Ooh it feels so crazy when you scream my name
I love the energy I get from my fans
Love it when you rock me over every day
I appreciate the support every day
When I think about it I could go insane
The success is overwhelming sometimes
Here we are as beautiful, I'm blown away
I'm grateful for the beauty of life
If this is a dream won't open my eyes
This feels too good to be true
Am I asleep? No, I'm alive
This is real and I'm living it
I just can't believe that this is my life
I'm amazed at my own success
In my fantasy we're running wild
I'm living the life I've always dreamed of
When it gets rough, then the rain starts pouring
When things get tough and I feel down
I turn up the heat 'cause the drama ain't important
I focus on what's important and keep going
Let em all talk talk, I'mma just ignore it
I don't let the haters get to me
Hands on my heart, you you keep me moving forward
My passion and my fans keep me motivated
Today I woke up feeling like the mayor
I feel successful and powerful
I spend about an hour looking in the mirror
I take pride in my appearance
As I should, as much as I've been through
I deserve to feel good about myself
It's a wonder I look this damn good
I look amazing despite hardships
I could probably make it out any situation that you try to put me into
I can handle any challenge thrown at me
If I swim with the piranhas, guarantee that I'mma probably have a fish dinner
I'll come out on top no matter what
I meet a young girl with a sexy shape
I meet attractive women
Look like Jessie J, we escapade
We have fun and wild adventures
Where its extra shade, she make me want to give in
She's irresistible
Not take in like collection plates
I'm not easily controlled or manipulated
Wow, all these wars, bras, cars, wall to wall, was all a mirage
Materialistic things don't matter
And I could lose it all tonight just to show the world I could do it twice
I could start over and still succeed
It's my life
I'm in control of my life
Rascala? Double the dollar
My name is Dizzee Rascal and I'm successful
I'm a jet-settin' bredda, more hits than a white collar
I travel and have more hits than a businessman
But I can't be boxed, flow tight like Bob Marley's locks
I'm unique and my music is great
I can't be dropped, I'm at the peak and I can't be topped
I'm successful and can't be stopped
I'm wilding out, I've lost the plot, I can't be stopped
I'm crazy and unstoppable
Pull up in a gnarly 'Rari, barmy, what
I have a cool car and it's amazing
Opposite of calmly, I bet I'll get the party hot
I get the party started
10 years plus running the game
I've been successful for over 10 years
You breddas just come in the game, but now I'm coming again
I'm still successful while newcomers struggle
To get the people going dumb and insane
I get the fans excited and wild
Hundred thousand people going bonkers in the mud and the rain
Fans love me no matter the conditions
Women on shoulders, tops off, shouting my name
Fans love me and show it in any way
I'm all in their brain, why would I complain?
I'm successful and loved
I thought I was the Boy in da Corner
I started small
But I'm in a penthouse, now your boy is a baller
I'm successful and wealthy now
Wild Wild Wild
I'm living boldly and freely
Woahoo
Wild Wild Wild
I'm living boldly and freely
Woahoo
Wild Wild Wild
I'm living boldly and freely
Woahoooh
Wild Wild Wild
I'm living boldly and freely
Woahoooh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, DYLAN MILLS, JOSHUA COLEMAN, CLAUDE KELLY, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Armstrong_Tehi
2024... 10 years later this beautiful art of a song is still a banger 😵 maaahn!
@paulinandutu1154
10 years have passed, yet am still listening.
@swonkyspaghetti
This is one of her most underrated songs and it deserves more attention even if it is a few years old.
@hashinimahanama7245
Ummm. I think this was a pretty huge hit in the UK and Denmark
@d1etpussy621
@@hashinimahanama7245 In Germany aswell
@Arunsingh-ch8ek
Never gets old @Swonky
@budoyong1
yes i think so too, this is one of jessie j's best song for me
@sarahpagett9191
Definitely
@sara_magno
I'm listening in 2021!
@kalimdoretri7094
Queen