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"
Punch In The Face
JME Lyrics
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I've had enough of these fake gangsters
Like they don't feel pain, never felt pain
Like they don't have any family
They haven't fallen in love
Or haven't watched television
Or they don't eat and sleep
They think they're waterproof, fireproof, everything-proof
Punch in the face
Punch in the face
Nobody wants a punch in the face
That's why everybody rolls in a group
Or with a mash, or with a baseball bat in case
They chat waste
To the wrong person and get a punch in the face
Now he can't go out with his friends
He has to jam and shot in the ends
Shot in the ends, shot in the ends
Another little kid gets shot in the ends
Everybody on the TV and the media wanna blame his family and friends
But true say we all know his family and friends didn't manufacture them skengs
The government's in control
And that's why everybody's bored on road
Bored on road, bored on road
Another little kid gets bored on road
What, What who stabbed him?
Everybody knows but no-one disobeys the street code
Cause if your talk to the feds, your bredrins will go into skeng man mode
And when they get vexed
You'll have your hands in the air like your doing a stretch
Doing a stretch, doing a stretch
Another black boy is doing a stretch
Coulda been avoided if he woulda stayed in school and learnt punctuation like Wretch
But instead he got into beef on road and shot a guy in his chest
What happened to the days
When you would just get a punch in the face?
What's the meaning of JME, Jack man everyday blatantly
No, your mistaken see, my birth name ain't escaping me
What's the meaning of JME, Jack man everyday blatantly
No, your mistaken, my names Jamie, also known as O-O-D
'Cause if I got a G I'm good
Plus bare girls know me for the ood
But I ain't happy with a G, I wanna get H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
I member sayin' that when I was 3
I used to say JKmenamenaP
My teacher who taught me my alphabet
Now I'm sellin him CDs
Gimme half a chance and I'm sellin' him a tee
Put on the t-shirt, tell I'm in a G
Boy Better Know
All the girls will try and sweet him up, like he's cinnamon and cream
Groupie love, yeah that's what I wanna see
Pull my clothes whilst I'm spittin' on the beat
Buy another tee shirt then, 'cause
Why'd you think they're all hollarin' at me?
In this song, JME calls out fake gangsters who act tough and invincible but are really just fools. He points out that they are not immune to pain, do have personal lives, and are not really as powerful as they think they are. He questions their need to carry weapons, and their disregard for the consequences of their actions. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "punch in the face," which JME uses as a metaphor for the harsh reality of violence that these fake gangsters seem to glorify. He suggests that people would be better off just getting punched in the face than resorting to using weapons and causing more harm.
JME also criticizes the government for failing to provide a better environment for young people who end up in gangs and resort to violence. He points out that blaming the families and friends of those involved in gangs is not productive, and that the government has a responsibility to create better opportunities for young people. He encourages people to stay in school and learn valuable skills instead of getting involved in illegal activities.
Overall, JME's "Punch in the Face" is a powerful critique of the toxic culture of violence and aggression that is present in some youth communities. He challenges the notion of being tough and invincible, and encourages people to find more productive ways to deal with issues, instead of resorting to violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had enough of these fake gangsters
JME is fed up with people who pretend to be gangsters but really aren't
Like they don't feel pain, never felt pain
JME believes fake gangsters act as if they are immune to pain but have never actually experienced it
Like they don't have any family
Fake gangsters act as if they have no family or have never experienced familial connections
They haven't fallen in love
According to JME, fake gangsters never experience romantic love
Or haven't watched television
JME sarcastically suggests that fake gangsters don't watch TV, a subtle way of saying they don't conform to societal norms
Or they don't eat and sleep
JME mocks the idea that fake gangsters don't eat or sleep like everybody else
They think they're waterproof, fireproof, everything-proof
JME believes that fake gangsters act as if they are invincible and can't be harmed, similar to Superman's powers of being invulnerable
I just think they're idiots
JME believes that fake gangsters are just foolish people
Punch in the face
JME advocates for physical violence by suggesting people deserve a punch in the face
Nobody wants a punch in the face
JME acknowledges that physical violence is not ideal or desirable
That's why everybody rolls in a group
JME believes people hang out in groups to avoid getting punched in the face or to gang up on someone else if necessary
Or with a mash, or with a baseball bat in case
JME suggests that people carry weapons for self-defense in case they get into a violent altercation
They chat waste
JME suggests that people who talk nonsense or trash are asking for trouble
To the wrong person and get a punch in the face
JME suggests that talking negatively to the wrong person could result in getting physically assaulted
Now he can't go out with his friends
JME suggests that someone who gets punched in the face may be too embarrassed or injured to go out with others
He has to jam and shot in the ends
JME suggests that someone who can't go out may resort to hanging out in their local area and getting involved in criminal activities
Another little kid gets shot in the ends
JME laments the fact that young people are often victims of violence in local areas
Everybody on the TV and the media wanna blame his family and friends
JME believes that the media often places blame on someone's family and friends unfairly
But true say we all know his family and friends didn't manufacture them skengs
JME suggests that someone's family and friends are not responsible for weapons found in local areas
The government's in control
JME believes that the government has a significant impact on how people behave and the amount of violence in the local area
And that's why everybody's bored on road
JME suggests that government policies contribute to boredom and lack of opportunities for young people, leading to involvement in criminal activities
Another little kid gets bored on road
JME laments another instance of a young person getting involved in criminal activities because of lack of opportunities
What, What who stabbed him?
JME expresses disbelief and frustration at the fact that someone was stabbed
Everybody knows but no-one disobeys the street code
JME suggests that people don't speak out against violence in the local area because of a perceived code of conduct or loyalty to others involved in criminal activities
Cause if your talk to the feds, your bredrins will go into skeng man mode
JME suggests that people are reluctant to work with the police because of the risk of retaliation from others involved in criminal activities
And when they get vexed
JME suggests that getting angry or upset can lead to violent confrontations
You'll have your hands in the air like your doing a stretch
JME suggests that someone who backs down or surrenders will be physically restrained, similar to a stretching exercise
Another black boy is doing a stretch
JME laments another instance of a young black man being incarcerated
Coulda been avoided if he woulda stayed in school and learnt punctuation like Wretch
JME suggests that young people could avoid getting involved in criminal activities by staying in school and focusing on education, similar to rapper Wretch 32
But instead he got into beef on road and shot a guy in his chest
JME suggests that someone didn't make the right choices and got involved in a violent altercation, leading to shooting someone in the chest
What happened to the days when you would just get a punch in the face?
JME nostalgically longs for a time when physical altercations were less violent and didn't result in deaths or serious injuries
What's the meaning of JME, Jack man everyday blatantly
JME pokes fun at people's interpretations of his initials, suggesting that it means something more cool and dangerous than it really does
No, your mistaken see, my birth name ain't escaping me
JME corrects people who think his initials are some kind of nickname, clarifying that his real name is not a secret
What's the meaning of JME, Jack man everyday blatantly
JME repeats the same line from earlier to emphasize how ridiculous it sounds
No, your mistaken, my names Jamie, also known as O-O-D
JME sets the record straight by revealing his real name and his music alias
'Cause if I got a G I'm good
JME identifies the amount of money necessary to sustain his lifestyle
Plus bare girls know me for the ood
JME suggests that he's popular with women because of his music and persona
But I ain't happy with a G, I wanna get H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P
JME describes his desire for more money by listing the next few letters in the alphabet beyond 'G'
I member sayin' that when I was 3
JME recalls a childhood memory of reciting the alphabet
I used to say JKmenamenaP
JME humorously reveals that he used to say the alphabet differently as a child
My teacher who taught me my alphabet
JME acknowledges that his teacher played a role in his early childhood education
Now I'm sellin him CDs
JME has now become a successful musician and is selling his music to his former teacher
Gimme half a chance and I'm sellin' him a tee
JME is willing to sell even more merchandise to his former teacher if the opportunity arises
Put on the t-shirt, tell I'm in a G
JME jokes that wearing a T-shirt with his name and logo is a sign of wealth and success
Boy Better Know
JME mentions the name of his music collective, Boy Better Know
All the girls will try and sweet him up, like he's cinnamon and cream
JME suggests that women are attracted to him and will try to woo him with sweet language and gestures
Groupie love, yeah that's what I wanna see
JME is amused and entertained by the idea of groupie love, or fans who idolize him and seek his attention
Pull my clothes whilst I'm spittin' on the beat
JME imagines fans getting excited and tugging on his clothes while he's performing his music
Buy another tee shirt then, 'cause
JME suggests that fans will buy more merchandise from him because of their infatuation
Why'd you think they're all hollarin' at me?
JME rhetorically asks why he's so popular and why fans and admirers seek his attention
Contributed by Cameron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.