Intro
Ghetts Lyrics


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Involved with the intro
No strings attached, it′s something like a plimsoll
Just to get info', grime to me′s like jazz was to Nat King Cole
They don't want to let me in the mainstream door, give a diss
So, I'ma come through the back window
This be The Calm Before The Storm
Hurricane Ghetts, yes, I arrive when the wind blows
I run wild like a dingo
These MCs all talk the talk
Me, I walk the walk, bare foot like a Flintstone
The bike′s like I ain′t eating enough
Real talk, I feel full after a spring roll
And I ain't never been big
But now, I′m slimmer than my insoles
Still, I ain't the nigga you can insult

Face to face, it ain′t the same case
It's more like "Ghetts, what′s wrong with you?"
"I just wanna do a song with you"
"How the hell can I be on F Radio if I don't get along with you?"
Look, it's a par, it′s a long pursuit
My bars would be under booth
2000 and life, then I came with the Gospel
Then I made Freedom of Speech

I got the crowd on my side, I′m blatantly on form
Best MC on the scene
Even the founder of grime says I'm responsible
For decreasing his lead
There ain′t a doubt in my mind who's taking me off course
I believe in my dream, three CDs deep (classics)

And I′m back with another one
When another MC says my name
They always say Ghetto's the same as Kane
I ain′t never heard nobody come with another one
And I ain't a battle MC but they all wanna hear me battle MCs
Where does it end? They'll always be another one
Had a deal, now I′m in talks of another one

In fact, let′s talk about that
If my name was Money, I'd talk about cash
I′ma take eighty thousand for the album
Squash all this talk about clash
There ain't no money in it and at my age, it′s all about stacks
Most man hate on Stryder and Chip like
"All they make is water down tracks"

Niggas hates progress
Hate the new me, rate the old Ghetts
To me, it makes no sense
Change is part of the process
If Wiley never made Rolex
See whether I made top five dough yet
Sometimes, I feel like I've outgrown sets

Still I give one hundred percent, no less
I don′t wanna write bars for a set
I just wanna write bars for a cheque
And I don't wanna write bars over clash
I just wanna write bars over track
I used to write bars to respect
But now I know how far I'm ahead
Now I just wanna write songs that are gone
′Cause I ain′t where I belong, am I wrong?
Well, am I?

Never been more right
But still I get it in more time
Who's helping the team?
Who else in the scene but Will, could ever bring more guys?
And I know deep down, most of them wouldn′t return the favour
Apart from Devlin or Lights
So, why am I helping out when I need help?

There's no help about, it′s alright
I'll get there, take a jet there
See Griminal, Rapid and Devz there
See Kane, Scorcher, Mercston and Wretch there (yeah)
It don′t matter who's next there (nah)
As long as we all get there (yeah)
I wanna get there, I won't forget here
Went from sitting on the wall to a deck, yeah
I′m like sorry, it′s your time, next year

This is The Calm Before The Storm
I'm so sorry for the delay
You know me, it′s more than entertainment to me
Come back, have to raise the levels and shit
Does this so often
Don't ever doubt me
You don′t hear me, don't think I′m sitting at home
With a joint out and a zoot in my mouth




Ain't my style
I get it in

Overall Meaning

In "Intro," Ghetts discusses his experiences in the music industry, the challenges he has faced, and his aspirations for the future. He suggests that grime is as valuable to him as jazz was to Nat King Cole, and that he is dedicated to the genre. He acknowledges the difficulty he has had in being accepted by the mainstream, but he remains undeterred. Ghetts asserts that he has always been someone who walks the walk, taking concrete steps to achieve his goals. He discusses his current level of success, stating that he is three CDs deep into his career, with a number of critical classics under his belt. Despite any setbacks, Ghetts is confident that he will continue working toward the career he wants.


Line by Line Meaning

Involved with the intro
Playing a part in the beginning


No strings attached, it's something like a plimsoll
There are no obligations, similar to a plimsoll without laces


Just to get info', grime to me's like jazz was to Nat King Cole
Grime music is as significant to me as jazz was to Nat King Cole


They don't want to let me in the mainstream door, give a diss
They refuse to allow me into the mainstream and instead criticize me


So, I'ma come through the back window
I'll find a way to succeed even if it means entering through the backdoor


This be The Calm Before The Storm
This is the period of tranquility before chaos


Hurricane Ghetts, yes, I arrive when the wind blows
I am a force to be reckoned with, making my entrance when the conditions are favorable


I run wild like a dingo
I act freely and without restraint like a wild dingo


These MCs all talk the talk
These other rappers only boast about their skills


Me, I walk the walk, bare foot like a Flintstone
I back up my words with actions, just like the Flintstones who walk barefoot


The bike's like I ain't eating enough
Riding a bike is not enough to satisfy my hunger for success


Real talk, I feel full after a spring roll
In reality, I feel content and satisfied after achieving even small victories


And I ain't never been big
I have never been a huge artist


But now, I’m slimmer than my insoles
Currently, I am lesser known and less influential than the soles of my shoes


Still, I ain't the nigga you can insult
Nevertheless, I am not someone you can disrespect


Face to face, it ain't the same case
Interactions in person are not as straightforward


It's more like 'Ghetts, what's wrong with you?'
People often question me and my actions


'I just wanna do a song with you'
Many artists express their desire to collaborate with me


'How the hell can I be on F Radio if I don't get along with you?'
There's a paradox if I am not on good terms with artists who are part of the radio station


Look, it's a par, it's a long pursuit
This situation is a challenge and a lengthy endeavor


My bars would be under booth
My lyrical ability would be undervalued or restricted


2000 and life, then I came with the Gospel
I have been active in the music industry since 2000 and gained recognition with my unique style


Then I made Freedom of Speech
Following my previous success, I released 'Freedom of Speech'


I got the crowd on my side, I'm blatantly on form
The audience fully supports me as I am at my very best


Best MC on the scene
I am widely regarded as the top MC in the music industry


Even the founder of grime says I'm responsible
Even the originator of grime music credits me for its success


For decreasing his lead
My contributions have surpassed the achievements of the grime genre's founder


There ain't a doubt in my mind who's taking me off course
I am fully aware that I am the only one who can divert my path


I believe in my dream, three CDs deep (classics)
I have faith in my artistic vision, having released three albums that are regarded as classics


And I'm back with another one
I have returned with yet another project


When another MC says my name
When another rapper mentions me


They always say Ghetto's the same as Kane
Their comparisons often relate me to another artist, Kane


I ain't never heard nobody come with another one
I have not encountered anyone who can deliver something unique like me


And I ain't a battle MC but they all wanna hear me battle MCs
Even though I am not known for battling other MCs, they still want to witness me engage in lyrical warfare


Where does it end? They'll always be another one
There seems to be no end to the demand for battle MCs, as there will always be someone new


Had a deal, now I’m in talks of another one
Having previously signed a record deal, I am currently negotiating another one


In fact, let's talk about that
Actually, let's discuss that topic


If my name was Money, I’d talk about cash
If my stage name was Money, I would rap about wealth and material possessions


I'ma take eighty thousand for the album
I am willing to accept a payment of eighty thousand for the album


Squash all this talk about clash
Put an end to the rumors and discussions about confrontation


There ain't no money in it and at my age, it's all about stacks
Engaging in battles is not financially rewarding, and at this point in my career, it's all about accumulating wealth


Most man hate on Stryder and Chip like 'All they make is water down tracks'
Many individuals criticize artists like Stryder and Chip, claiming their music lacks substance


Niggas hates progress
People dislike seeing progress and success


Hate the new me, rate the old Ghetts
They despise the current version of me but appreciate the old Ghetts


To me, it makes no sense
In my opinion, this mindset is illogical


Change is part of the process
Transformation is a natural part of personal growth


If Wiley never made Rolex
If Wiley hadn't achieved great success


See whether I made top five dough yet
Determine if I have reached the level of financial success achieved by the top five artists


Sometimes, I feel like I've outgrown sets
At times, I feel that I have surpassed the level of performance and talent associated with certain music events


Still I give one hundred percent, no less
Regardless, I always give my utmost effort


I don't wanna write bars for a set
I am not interested in crafting lyrics solely for live performances


I just wanna write bars for a cheque
Instead, I prefer to write lyrics that will earn me money


And I don't wanna write bars over clash
I have no desire to engage in lyrical battles


I just wanna write bars over track
Rather, I want to focus on creating lyrics over instrumentals


I used to write bars to respect
In the past, I wrote lyrics to earn respect from my peers


But now I know how far I'm ahead
However, I now realize that I am far more advanced than those around me


Now I just wanna write songs that are gone
My current objective is to create timeless songs


'Cause I ain't where I belong, am I wrong?
Because I haven't reached my intended destination, am I mistaken?


Well, am I?
That is the question


Never been more right
I have never been more certain


But still I get it in more time
Yet, I continue to face challenges and obstacles


Who's helping the team?
Who else is supporting our group?


Who else in the scene but Will, could ever bring more guys?
Aside from Will, who else from the music scene could gather a larger group?


And I know deep down, most of them wouldn't return the favour
I am aware that the majority of them would not reciprocate the help


Apart from Devlin or Lights
Except for Devlin or Lights


So, why am I helping out when I need help?
Why am I supporting others when I also require assistance?


There's no help about, it's alright
There is a lack of assistance, but I will manage


I'll get there, take a jet there
I will eventually achieve success and travel in style


See Griminal, Rapid and Devz there
I will reunite with Griminal, Rapid, and Devz at that destination


See Kane, Scorcher, Mercston and Wretch there (yeah)
I will also encounter Kane, Scorcher, Mercston, and Wretch there


It don't matter who's next there (nah)
The specific individuals present do not really matter


As long as we all get there (yeah)
What truly matters is that we all reach our destination together


I wanna get there, I won't forget here
I aspire to succeed, but I will not forget where I started


Went from sitting on the wall to a deck, yeah
I transitioned from being an observer to actively participating and succeeding


I'm like sorry, it's your time, next year
I apologize, but your moment will come in the following year


This is The Calm Before The Storm
This is the period of tranquility before chaos


I'm so sorry for the delay
I apologize for the delay


You know me, it's more than entertainment to me
You understand that this is more than just entertainment for me


Come back, have to raise the levels and shit
I have returned and need to elevate the quality and standards


Does this so often
I repeatedly deliver at this level


Don't ever doubt me
Never question my abilities


You don't hear me, don't think I'm sitting at home
If you don't hear from me, don't assume I am idle


With a joint out and a zoot in my mouth
Smoking a joint and relaxing


Ain't my style
That is not my preferred lifestyle


I get it in
I am constantly working hard and being productive




Writer(s): Jacoby White, Miguel Scott, Lee F. Dixon, Aaron B. Tyler, Terry Keith Allen, Jay W. Jenkins, Andre P. Manuel

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ladi

still one of ghetts hardest tracks

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The best intro track in grime history

Kurt MCFC

"Involved from the intro" 1 second after the beat starts gotta be the hardest start to a track i've ever heard.

Olly Redding

2022- ghetts tracks are timeless man

one punch man

Still my favorite intro

young riaz

Ghetts is one of my favourite grime artists

Arkan Kruger

Still bumpin this 2019

Kaz

2023 lol still hard

nightmare thug

he is sick as fk crazy bars

Jonathan Ward

STILL LISTENING #2014 ghetts goin in hard!!!!

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