Food
JME Lyrics

Food
Expressing the subject matter of the song, which is food.

Rah ma bellys hurtin me man
My stomach is hurting and I need food urgently.

Food, I'm hungry I want some
Expressing the singer's strong desire for food due to hunger.

Food, I'm hungry and I want some flippin food
Reiterating how much the artist wants food, using the slang word 'flippin' to emphasize.

Food, I want some kebab rude boy
Specifically craving a kebab and using the slang term 'rude boy' to address himself or the listener.

As soon as I step foot in the shop, I know that I don't know what I want
Feeling indecisive when faced with a variety of food options in a shop.

Chicken donna, cofty kebab or a lamb shish or a mixd speshul
Naming some of the food options available in the shop, causing confusion about what to choose.

Sometimez I get a cofty or some next one I can't say properly
Sometimes ordering a dish that the artist cannot pronounce properly.

I'm so hungry I'm bitin' ma lips, Flippin' hell jus get a portion of chips
Expressing intense hunger by biting the lips, and then ultimately choosing chips as a snack.

Blud that's too much salt on ma chips, I've been bitin ma lips are u fik it stings
Realizing that there is too much salt on the chips and it is causing discomfort in the mouth.

I've lost ma appetite lickin' da salt off ma lips, Throw da chips in da bin
Having lost the desire for chips because of too much salt, and disposing of them in the bin.

Normal, walk out da shop, Don't forget 2 say fankyu boss (Ey safe safe)
Leaving the shop after making a purchase and remembering to express gratitude to the shopkeeper.

Walk to ma yard, As soon as I land, Go find a toilet and jam
Arriving home and rushing to use the toilet after consuming food.

Don't you love it when you get some real good, Food
Expressing the joy of having good quality food during a meal.

Not going out on street and eating all of dat junk, Food
Praising the idea of avoiding unhealthy street food by enjoying home-cooked meals.

All dat take- away and all of dat shit, Food, I want some mac d'z, McDonalds!
Not being a fan of fast food, but still desiring McDonald's specifically.

So I pull up at da drive thru, They like to call it the McDrive, I'm waitin there for my food
Arriving at the McDonald's drive-thru and waiting for the food order.

The lady comes I look in her eyes, I yo, den I start bussin up
Laughing at a joke made by the McDonald's employee.

I ask for a large orange coke, Or sometimes I ask for a small large fries, (Some chips)
Ordering a large soda or a small large fries, using dry humor to describe the size.

I'm in ma early 20's pushin da wip buh I'm payin in pennies
Being a young adult with a car, but only having small change to pay for the fast food order.

When you get burgers always check em, I eat burgers in 15 seconds, Ketchup all over ma face
Suggesting to always check that the burger is prepared correctly, and then devouring it quickly with messy results.

Sesame seeds all ova da place, And if dat wasn't enough to spoil it, Go home spend two days on the toilet.
Having sesame seeds fall everywhere while eating the burger, and then suffering stomach issues afterwards for two days.

Come home and eat some of dat good, Food
Returning home to enjoy a satisfying meal.

After you've been out on road, shottin da, Food
Referring to the street lifestyle where food is not always a priority, making a meal at home more appreciated.

Come and get a big munch, Munch dat food, On a eedioit ting rude boy
Addressing the listener to come over and indulge in a big meal, using playful slang.

Nah man, I ain't got no pees today so I sit in ma yard and check myspace
Not having much money to go out to eat, so opting to stay at home and go on the internet instead.

As for usual my belly rumbles, Here comes mum to save da day
Feeling hungry as usual, but having mom to rely on for cooking.

I say good after noon, Fix my face, Den ask mum to fix me a plate
Greeting mom politely, and then requesting a meal.

Be polite, If she's in good mood, Den I know I'll get some of dat good food
Encouraging politeness when asking for food, which may lead to receiving a delicious meal.

Rice, plantain buh no acky, I'm nigerian I deal with shaky, Truss me it mite not sound nice, But I'll boxdat back with brown rice
Listing some of the ingredients in the meal, using slang terms and also mentioning being Nigerian and dealing with spicy food. Still enjoying the meal with brown rice, even if it may not sound appetizing.

I ain't on hyp ting eiva, I'll wash it don't wiv a glass of water, And when I fill up my tummy, Don't forget to say fankyu mummy (Fanks mum, fanks mum)
Not exaggerating about needing a lot of water to quench spicy food, but still thanking mom for the meal afterward.

Good food, Food
Reiterating the appreciation for good food as a main theme of the song.