JME has released 4 mixtapes, entitled Boy Better Know, subtitled (Edition 1) - Shh Hut Yuh Muh, (Edition 2) - Poomplex, (Edition 3) - Derkhead and (Edition 4) - Tropical (Instrumental). He has also released various tracks and EPs on vinyl, such as "Serious" and "Wasteman EP". JME's debut studio album "Famous?" was released on 14th July 2008, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Wiley, Skepta, and Tempa T. His second studio album "Blam!" was released on 4th October 2010, from which three singles have already been released; "Over Me", "Sidetracked" featuring Wiley, and "CD Is Dead" featuring Tempa T. JME maintains a personal Twitter account at http://twitter.com/jmebbk.
"JME is the best grime MC in the UK"
Nothing Goes Past Me
JME Lyrics
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Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
When you talk, I clock everything
Every word you say, I can lip-sync
Even the times that you blink
I'm smart, body language is an art
But you're bait, you give it away
I know exactly what you're gonna say
And how you say it before you say it
You might say "yeah, she's buff"
But I'll think subliminal stuff
Notice you're playing with your cuffs
Look you straight and call your bluff
You thought you were smart
But I've got you sussed
I'm not no piggy in the middle
No way, I can't be jinles
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
I'm not as dumb as you thought
The more oblivious I act, the more
You let your guard down cause you're sure
That my rational judgement is poor
But it's oh so opposite
I clock everything, I'm proper on top of it
I'm on point, on Ps and Qs
On every letter in the flipping alphabet
See, I'll be in my room
Staring at the television
But don't think I'm slipping
I'll clock everything in my peripheral vision
You thought you were smart
But I've got you sussed
I'm not no piggy in the middle
No way, I can't be jinles
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
So if you just dropped me home and I get out your car
And you spud me and my CD's still in your CD changer
I'm not stupid, don't turn the volume down
Give me my CD
Or if you lost a bet a few weeks ago
Lost the wager, fair and square
I don't care how much time has passed
Blud, give me my Ps
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
Nothing goes past me
Not a thing goes past me
In "Nothing Goes Past Me," JME boasts about his sharp observational skills and the lengths he goes to not let anything go unnoticed. He claims that he can read people's body language and predict their words before they even say them. He's constantly aware of his surroundings and notices even the slightest movements in his peripheral vision. JME warns those who underestimate him that he's not to be fooled by their tricks and schemes, and he demands that people give back what's rightfully his. The repetitive chorus drives home the message that he's always one step ahead, and nothing can escape his notice.
One interpretation of the song is that it highlights the importance of being attentive and mindful in our daily lives. JME's lyrics remind us that there's often more going on than what meets the eye, and we should strive to pay attention to the subtleties and nuances of our interactions with others. Rather than assuming we know everything, we should stay curious and always be learning from the people and situations around us.
Some key themes in "Nothing Goes Past Me" include vigilance, intelligence, and power. JME asserts his dominance over those who try to outsmart him and shows that he's not afraid to speak up for himself. The song has a strong sense of confidence and self-assuredness, which may serve as an inspiration for listeners to tap into their own inner strength and awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing goes past me
I am highly observant and nothing escapes my notice.
Not a thing goes past me
I pay keen attention to everything that is communicated or done in my presence, and I pick up on even the slightest of details.
You see, you're not as smart as you think
Contrary to your belief, you are not the smartest person in the room.
When you talk, I clock everything
I keep track of all your remarks and actions.
Every word you say, I can lip-sync
I am so attentive that I can even memorize your words and mimic them accurately.
Even the times that you blink
I am perceptive enough to notice even your blinks.
I'm smart, body language is an art
My intelligence extends to my ability to read and interpret body language correctly.
But you're bait, you give it away
You are an easy target because you give off predictable signals.
I know exactly what you're gonna say
I am so observant that I can predict your next statement with ease.
And how you say it before you say it
I can also predict how you will articulate yourself before you even speak.
You might say "yeah, she's buff"
You might make a comment like "yeah, she's attractive".
But I'll think subliminal stuff
To me, your statement has an underlying meaning that you are not necessarily saying.
Notice you're playing with your cuffs
I observe that you are fidgeting with your shirt cuffs.
Look you straight and call your bluff
I confront you in a direct manner and reveal that I know you are lying.
You thought you were smart
You believed that you were intelligent enough to outwit me.
But I've got you sussed
But I have figured you out and seen through your tactics.
I'm not no piggy in the middle
I refuse to be caught in the middle of anything and remain neutral.
No way, I can't be jinles
There is no chance that I can be fooled, tricked, or deceived.
I'm not as dumb as you thought
You underestimated my intelligence and perceptiveness.
The more oblivious I act, the more
I often act ignorant or unobservant to make you more comfortable, but this only heightens my vigilance.
You let your guard down cause you're sure
You become complacent and lower your defenses because you think you have the upper hand.
That my rational judgement is poor
You assume that I lack good judgement and insight.
But it's oh so opposite
But the reality is the complete opposite.
I clock everything, I'm proper on top of it
I observe and note everything happening around me and take ownership of that information.
I'm on point, on Ps and Qs
I am completely focused and paying attention to every detail.
On every letter in the flipping alphabet
I am extremely thorough and attentive to the tiniest of details.
See, I'll be in my room
I am constantly alert and vigilant, even when I appear to be relaxed or disengaged.
Staring at the television
Watching TV but still paying attention to what's happening around me.
But don't think I'm slipping
Don't be misled into thinking that I am losing focus.
I'll clock everything in my peripheral vision
I can still see and process things even when they are on the periphery of my vision.
So if you just dropped me home and I get out your car
In a hypothetical situation where you drop me off at home.
And you spud me and my CD's still in your CD changer
If you greet me with a fistbump, but my music CD is still in your stereo.
I'm not stupid, don't turn the volume down
I am not a fool, so don't try to deceive me by lowering the volume.
Give me my CD
Return my CD to me as it is rightfully mine.
Or if you lost a bet a few weeks ago
In the event that you lost a wager a few weeks prior.
Lost the wager, fair and square
You lost the bet in a fair and just manner.
I don't care how much time has passed
Regardless of the time that has gone by, you still owe me.
Blud, give me my Ps
Give me my money, friend.
Contributed by Oliver I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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