Man Like Me
Ghetts feat. Rapid Lyrics

Man like me
I am a unique individual with distinct qualities and characteristics.

I was born and raised in East London
My upbringing and background are rooted in the East London community.

Amongst shottas and gunmen
Growing up, I was exposed to a culture of violence and criminality.

Before I ever stepped foot in the courtroom
Even before I faced any legal consequences,

I was a victim of judgement
I experienced prejudice and unfair treatment.

Man like me, I've been licked by a truncheon
I have endured physical violence from law enforcement.

Sprayed by gas
I have been subjected to tear gas or similar substances.

Beat up, handcuffed, dashed in
I have been physically assaulted, restrained, and arrested.

A van, been bank-robbed
I have been involved in criminal activities, such as a bank robbery.

Had cash in the bank
I possessed money obtained illegally and stored in a bank account.

Man like me, I'm a shepherd, not a sheep
I am a leader who refuses to conform and follow the crowd.

Get the message, I
Understand the underlying meaning or intention

Lead, never peer-pressured, ie
I am self-assured and do not succumb to negative influences or peer pressure.

Man like me
I am the one who asserts authority and control.

I'm the one who's giving out orders
I am responsible for making decisions and coordinating actions.

I tell them when the album's dropping
I have the power to determine the release date of my album.

And it might be around August
It is likely that the album will be released in August.

Man like me (I'm unpredictable)
My behavior and actions are difficult to anticipate or control.

Man like me (I just got bail)
I have recently been released on bail.

Man like me (but it's conditional)
However, the conditions of my release restrict my freedom.

Man like, man like, man like, man man man man
Emphasizing that I am an exceptional individual.

Man like me (I'm unpredictable)
My behavior and actions are difficult to anticipate or control.

Man like me (might go off the rails)
There is a possibility that my behavior may become chaotic or reckless.

Man like me (just for the principle)
I am willing to act based on my beliefs and values.

Man like, man like, man like, man man man man
Emphasizing that I am an exceptional individual.

Man like me, I analyse every little detail
I pay close attention and scrutinize even the smallest aspects.

Whether it's music, a film or a female
Regardless of the context, I carefully analyze and evaluate everything.

Some say I'm paranoid and I need help
Others perceive me as excessively suspicious and in need of assistance.

Man like me
I, as an individual,

I don't trust anyone so I keep everything DL
I have a lack of trust in others, leading me to keep everything discreet and secretive.

I've got tricks like a dolphin at SeaWorld
I possess skills and strategies comparable to those of a trained dolphin at SeaWorld.

And cheese like both of my feet smell
I possess a significant amount of money or wealth, analogous to the strong odor emanating from feet covered in cheese.

Man like me, it's a foursome if I'mrolling
If I am in the company of three girls, it becomes a foursome.

With three girls
Specifically, I am referring to being accompanied by three female individuals.

No joke, gal a get choked, I ain't Eminem
I should not be taken lightly, as women may feel overwhelmed or suffocated in my presence, unlike the conscious rapper Eminem.

Them hoes be the Free World
Referring to promiscuous women who are part of the Free World.

Man like me, I do shit on
I am capable of accomplishing tasks or achieving success independently.

My own, I don't need help, I'm stubborn
I have a strong sense of self-reliance and refuse to seek or accept assistance, influenced by a stubborn nature.

They say don't bite the hand that feeds you
It is commonly advised not to harm or offend those who provide for you.

(I put my own food in the oven)
However, I prefer to take care of my own needs and provide for myself.

I never sold a rock in my life to get dough
Contrary to popular belief, I have never engaged in drug dealing to earn money.

Shot a bit of green to up the cash flow
Instead, I may have sold a small amount of marijuana to increase my income.

That's how I paid my share to the
This is how I contributed my portion of funds to

Ruff Sqwad video cuh
The production of the Ruff Sqwad music video, for example.

Man like me, I'm fully dedicated
I am completely committed and devoted to my craft or goals.

I will make it
I am determined to achieve success and fulfill my aspirations.

Persistence, I've fully demonstrated to the
I have consistently shown a tenacious and unwavering attitude

Fanbase that I've generated, you liking em?
To the fanbase I have built, do you appreciate and support them?

Man like me, there's none like me
There is no one else similar to me, I am unique.

Be grateful that you've got a son like me
Expressing the importance of appreciating having a son with my exceptional qualities.

Wasteman? That's a bit unlike me
Being called a wasteman, someone who is unproductive and lacks ambition, is far from accurate when describing me.

None of you kids did ever shun like me
None of the people listening to this song have ever rejected or dismissed others with the same impact as me.

Man like me, I'm loyal, trustworthy
In relationships and interactions, I am both loyal and reliable.

I'll place my hands firmly
I will assert myself and take control of situations with confidence.

On perpetrators that hurt me
Those who cause harm to me or others will face consequences and be held accountable.

You're not rating a
You underestimate or fail to acknowledge the value and significance of

Man like me might go off the rails
I have the potential to lose control and engage in reckless behavior.

Might go off the rails
There is a possibility I may deviate from the expected path or norm.

Might go off the rails, might go, oh
This deviation could have unforeseen consequences and possibly be chaotic.