Integrity
JME Lyrics


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Before I start top lip slapping
Think me and Skepta were born rapping?
Born in the ends, move food in the ends and
That's the new meaning of spawn trapping
She sells sea shells on the sea shore, no
He sells weed scales and a P4, yeah
He sells details, swiping the law
Deets, AKA credit card fraud
You can't test me in the music game, I've got bare XP
Doing this ting for real, in school, while you was typing up your CV
I was downloading on Windows NT
Bare sample packs for Fruity Loops 3
Ask Mr. Covil about me, I was walking around
With my jacket that said Mic Controller on the back
Best MC in the game, fact
Didn't care about charts or about plaques
Didn't give a shit about YouTube stats
Didn't give a fuck about first week sales
Now you wanna come and chat all this crap?
Fam, all I wanted to do was pick up the mic and spray, and today I still do that, so
Chat to me about fucking up shows, bringing
Hundreds of supporters to the videos, spitting brand
New bars nobody knows, still everybody in the room up on their toes
Room smoked out even though I don't smoke
Forget my bars and freestyle, I don't choke
Been doing this for over ten years so anybody
That was there from the start that only cares now, fuck you rudeboy
Ring my phone, I will duck you rudeboy
Chatting 'bout "ah, I ain't see you for time"
Yeah, I don't wanna buck you rudeboy
You never used to check me back in the day
You didn't used to rate me back in the day
You never used to bred me back in the day
So how the fuck am I the one who's changed?
Piss me off, hard from the start and I ain't gone soft
Your new fans come like tans, they only wanna bred man's skin after man got hot
Grime in my heart just like Logan
More serious than my slogan
Anybody wanna go against me, I will leave you seeking asylum like Snowden
Trust me, even if you don't see me
I'm working so I don't get rusty, cause I'm born to do it like C.D
These guys try cuss me and they ain't even sold one CD
The only time they'll succeed is if they bill a zoot and it's seedy
'Cause they don't know about fucking up shows, bringing hundreds
Of supporters to the videos, spitting brand new bars nobody knows
Though everybody in the room up on their toes
Room smoked out even though I don't smoke
Forget my bars and freestyle, I don't choke
Been doing this for over ten years so anyone of you cocaine
Snorting label executives that thinks you can
Take my integrity for a couple bags, think twice
I make grime and I get paid
I'm nice
In a rave, get a lemonade and ice
I thought by now it was apparent that these guys cannot develop our talent
I thought by now it was bait that these guys just try decide man's fate
When I made Serious way back in 2006, I can't forget Sam told me it was a hit
I had to have bare meetings with pricks
Labels, A&Rs, radio playlists, managers looking at me like a dick
They weren't rating me but guys they were rating, now, ain't shit
But I'm still about, in fact I'm more than about right now
Sold out tour, smashing it out
About twenty features, smashing 'em out
See me in a six cylinder, three litre, two turbo, ragsin it out
So don't tell me that grime shouldn't be the music that man's putting out
If you don't know 'bout fucking up shows
Bringing hundred's of supporters to the videos
Spitting brand new bars nobody knows still
Everybody in the room up on their toes
Room smoked out even though I don't smoke




Forget my bars and freestyle, I don't choke
Been doing this for over ten years so shh hut yuh muh, 'llow it!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of JME's song Integrity reflect on his struggles and achievements as a grime artist. He asserts his position in the music game, boasting about his experience and dedication before questioning those who only recently started giving him recognition. He reminisces about his early days, spent downloading sample packs and recording music in school, while his peers focused on academics. JME expresses how he does not care about fame, charts or platinum plaques, but instead emphasizes the importance of staying true to his own passion for music.


Furthermore, he points out that some people try to take advantage of artists, offering them money in exchange for their integrity. He warns these individuals to think twice before attempting to compromise his principles. JME concludes by addressing his fans, who have supported him throughout his career, and he celebrates his continued success, selling out tours and featuring on many tracks.


Overall, JME's lyrics demonstrate his integrity as an artist, refusing to compromise his values for fame or money. He remains committed to making grime music, and his hard work and dedication have paid off, as he has become one of the leading artists in the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Before I start top lip slapping
Before I start rapping


Think me and Skepta were born rapping?
Do you think Skepta and I were born with natural talent for rapping?


Born in the ends, move food in the ends and That's the new meaning of spawn trapping
We were born in a rough neighborhood and had to sell drugs to survive. This is what spawn trapping means to us now.


She sells sea shells on the sea shore, no He sells weed scales and a P4, yeah He sells details, swiping the law Deets, AKA credit card fraud
While some people sell harmless seashells, others are involved in illegal activities like selling weed, stealing credit card information, and committing fraud.


You can't test me in the music game, I've got bare XP
You can't challenge my skills in the music industry because I have a lot of experience.


Doing this ting for real, in school, while you was typing up your CV I was downloading on Windows NT Bare sample packs for Fruity Loops 3
While you were focused on creating a resume in school, I was honing my music production skills by downloading sample packs for Fruity Loops 3.


Chat to me about fucking up shows, bringing Hundreds of supporters to the videos, spitting brand New bars nobody knows, still everybody in the room up on their toes
Talk to me about putting on great performances, bringing a large audience to my videos, and impressing them with new and exciting music.


Been doing this for over ten years so anybody That was there from the start that only cares now, fuck you rudeboy Ring my phone, I will duck you rudeboy Chatting 'bout "ah, I ain't see you for time" Yeah, I don't wanna buck you rudeboy
I've been in the music industry for over ten years, and if you only care about me now that I'm successful, don't bother trying to contact me. I don't want to talk to you.


Grime in my heart just like Logan More serious than my slogan Anybody wanna go against me, I will leave you seeking asylum like Snowden
I am fully committed to grime, just like Logan. I take my music seriously, and if you try to challenge me or bring me down, I will make you regret it.


Been doing this for over ten years so anyone of you cocaine Snorting label executives that thinks you can Take my integrity for a couple bags, think twice I make grime and I get paid I'm nice
I've been in the industry for over ten years, and I won't let label executives take advantage of me for a quick payout. I make grime music and I get paid for it without sacrificing my integrity.


I thought by now it was apparent that these guys cannot develop our talent I thought by now it was bait that these guys just try decide man's fate
I thought it was obvious by now that these people in the music industry aren't capable of developing our talent. It's also obvious that they try to control our fate in the industry.


So don't tell me that grime shouldn't be the music that man's putting out If you don't know 'bout fucking up shows Bringing hundred's of supporters to the videos Spitting brand new bars nobody knows still Everybody in the room up on their toes
Don't tell me that grime music isn't worth producing. If you haven't experienced putting on great shows, attracting a large audience, and introducing new music that everyone can appreciate, then you don't know what you're missing.


Room smoked out even though I don't smoke Forget my bars and freestyle, I don't choke
Even though I don't smoke, the room is so filled with excitement that it feels like a smoke-filled room. Additionally, I don't forget my lyrics or choke while freestyling.


About twenty features, smashing 'em out See me in a six cylinder, three litre, two turbo, ragsin it out
I've collaborated with about twenty other artists and have been performing at sold-out shows. You'll also see me cruising in a fast car with all of my success.


Been doing this for over ten years so shh hut yuh muh, 'llow it!
I've been in the music industry for over a decade, so be quiet and respect my experience.




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