Despite not having released a mixtape he featured on the soundtrack for Lord Of The Mics 2 and Lord Of The Decks 1, and vocalled the Skepta beat 'D.T.I', as well as JME's '96 Bars of revenge'.
Sadly Jade Defoe, a.k.a Esco Big Bars passed away on the 24th of April 2009, he will be truely missed... RIP ESCO BIG BARS!!
The Grime scene will not be the same without him!!
Birth name Jade "Gavin" Defoe
Also known as Esco, Esco Big Bars, Esco Bars
Origin Leytonstone (E11), London, UK
Genre(s) Grime, Rap
Years active 2003-2009
Associated acts Slew Dem Crew
Website http://myspace.com/bigbars
Go Hard
Esco Lyrics
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Aye yeah, yeah
Dem think me did cold but me just a warm up
Some call me slow now me a guh harder
Wah hold me down but me still a rise up
Badmind take a seat you nuh see you time up
Full a tuff chat cause dem want me fi fear dem
And yea though I walk through the valley of death
No time me naah go near them
Chant a psalms a day
Take the pain away
It dutty out deh, so me naah left me K
So me never stray, you violate today
You skin wet up and stiff, body left decay
All dem a try fi stop me
Me naah move so me deh yah same way
And dutty heart want see me drop down
So me pray daily
Can’t hold me down move outta me way
Firm and strong so me deh yah fi stay
The more dem fight
A di stronger me getting yea
Them pretending say, say them loving me
But them heart full of hate and jealousy
That simply means
Fake friends deh round me
Criticising, them fingers them pointing
Shoes them weh me fit
Them not even can find them size in
Me them despising
But them nuh deh pon me timing
Fuck around and inna you gyal friend mouth
Me put one a me child in
Me nuh trust certain friend
So me rather park wid strangers, ahh
The same friend them weh smile inna you face
A the same ones will send man fi kill you
All dem a try fi stop me
Me naah move so me deh yah same way
And dutty heart want see me drop down
So me pray daily
Can’t hold me down move outta me way
Firm and strong so me deh yah fi stay
Dem think me did cold but me just a warm up
Some call me slow now me a guh harder
Wah hold me down but me still a rise up
Badmind take a seat
And now all the talk dem a talk
We nuh hear dem
Full a tuff chat cause dem want me fi fear dem
And yea though I walk through the valley of death
No time me naah go near them
Never fretting, money we getting
Bwoy violating then di mattic we selecting
Want hold me down
But me still a rise up, rise up
Badmind take a seat
You nuh see you time up, time up
In "Go Hard" by Esco, the lyrics convey a defiant and determined attitude in the face of obstacles and enemies. The song begins by dismissing those who underestimated the artist's talent, emphasizing that they were merely a warm-up and that Esco is prepared to work even harder. The lyrics reject the negative influences of others, suggesting that their negativity only fuels Esco's determination to succeed.
The second paragraph reflects Esco's confidence and refusal to be held back. Despite the attempts of "dutty heart" individuals to see Esco fail, the artist remains steadfast and continues to pray for strength and guidance. The lyrics assert that nothing can stop Esco's progress, and anyone who tries to hinder it should move out of the way.
The third paragraph reveals Esco's realization that some people in their life are not genuine friends, but rather fake supporters full of hate and jealousy. These people may pretend to love and support Esco, but their deceptive nature is evident in their criticism and pointing fingers. The lyrics imply that Esco chooses to distance themselves from these individuals, preferring to associate with strangers than to rely on false friends who might even plot harm.
The final paragraph reiterates Esco's determination and refusal to be held down. The repetition of the phrase "me naah move so me deh yah same way" emphasizes a commitment to staying true to oneself despite challenges. The lyrics also imply that those who underestimate Esco's abilities or harbor ill intentions will soon realize that their time is up. The song concludes with a triumphant assertion that, despite any adversity faced, Esco will rise above and continue to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem think me did cold but me just a warm up
People thought I was inactive, but I was just preparing and getting ready
Some call me slow now me a guh harder
Some say I'm moving slowly, but I'm actually going harder and pushing myself more
Wah hold me down but me still a rise up
Those who want to bring me down can't succeed because I keep overcoming challenges
Badmind take a seat you nuh see you time up
Negative-minded people need to step aside as their time is running out
Yea all the talk dem a talk, we nuh hear dem
I don't pay attention to all the talk and criticism directed towards me
Full a tuff chat cause dem want me fi fear dem
They talk tough because they want me to be afraid of them
And yea though I walk through the valley of death
Even when facing dangerous situations or challenges
No time me naah go near them
I won't associate or get close to negative people
Chant a psalms a day
I find solace and relief by reciting psalms daily
Take the pain away
Through chanting, I find a way to alleviate my pain and struggles
It dutty out deh, so me naah left me K
The world is harsh and chaotic, but I won't abandon my faith
So me never stray, you violate today
I stay true to myself and my beliefs even when faced with provocation
You skin wet up and stiff, body left decay
If you provoke me, you'll end up in a bad state or even dead
The more dem fight, A di stronger me getting yea
The more they try to bring me down, the stronger I become
Them pretending say, say them loving me
They pretend to love me
But them heart full of hate and jealousy
But deep down, they harbor hatred and jealousy for me
That simply means, Fake friends deh round me
That means fake friends surround me
Criticising, them fingers them pointing
They criticize and point fingers at me
Shoes them weh me fit, Them not even can find them size in
The shoes they wear don't fit me, and they can't even find their own size
Me them despising, But them nuh deh pon me timing
They despise me, but they don't have control over me or know my schedule
Fuck around and inna you gyal friend mouth, Me put one a me child in
Mess with me and I'll end up getting one of your girl's pregnant
Me nuh trust certain friend, So me rather park wid strangers, ahh
I don't trust certain friends, so I prefer to be around strangers
The same friend them weh smile inna you face, A the same ones will send man fi kill you
The friends who smile in your face are the same ones who will hire someone to kill you
Never fretting, money we getting
I'm never worried because I'm making money
Bwoy violating then di mattic we selecting
If someone disrespects me, I'll choose the weapon to deal with them
Want hold me down, But me still a rise up, rise up
They want to hold me back, but I continue to rise and succeed
Badmind take a seat, You nuh see you time up, time up
Negative-minded individuals need to step aside as their time is running out
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL STEWART, WHITCLIFFE A STEWART STEWART
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