New Banger
Kano Lyrics

86 St Olaves Rd
Referring to the address where Kano grew up, highlighting the importance of his upbringing and roots

Next door to Theresa
Indicating his proximity to a neighbor named Theresa, emphasizing the relatability and everyday nature of his experiences

Across the road from Pam
Describing another neighbor named Pam, further emphasizing the familiarity of his surroundings

Melrose's son
Identifying himself as the son of Melrose, highlighting his connection to his family and heritage

It's K-A!
Introducing himself as K-A, his stage name, exhibiting pride and confidence in his identity

Shubs, shubs, shubs, shubs
Repetitive phrase used to convey the energetic and lively atmosphere of parties and events

Skank, skank, skank
Repetitive phrase representing the rhythmic dancing style associated with reggae and dancehall music

Skank, new banger, new banger
Connecting the energetic dancing style with the excitement of a new, popular song

New, new
Emphasizing the freshness and novelty of his music

Kano's got a new banger
Asserting that Kano has recently released an exciting and popular song

And no, not China and not Taiwan
Clarifying that the banger is not related to these locations, humorously suggesting that it originates from his own personal experiences

Kano was made in the bloodclart manor
Proudly declaring that Kano's identity and music are influenced by the environment and community he grew up in

Where we raved on the top of the Princess Alice
Recollecting memories of energetic parties and gatherings held on a specific location, the Princess Alice

Whine gyal to jungle but not no ballad
Describing the style of dancing to jungle music, emphasizing the preference for upbeat and energetic songs rather than slow ballads

If a some of man's jeans looking MC Hammered
Humorously suggesting that if someone's jeans appear excessively baggy and loose, it doesn't mean they are imitating MC Hammer, but rather, they might be carrying a hammer for other reasons

Nah its not that he's just holding a hammer
Further clarifying the previous line by stating that the individual is not imitating MC Hammer, but is simply carrying a hammer for a different purpose

Well, police wanna pull me over in my car
Reflecting on instances where the police have shown interest in pulling him over while he is driving, suggesting potential racial profiling

Check my licence and plates
Describing the process where the police inspect his driving license and car registration plates

Then ask me how much it cost
Highlighting how the police inquire about the value or cost of his car, potentially implying a stereotypical assumption about his wealth or status

Get the fuck out my face
Expressing frustration and annoyance towards the police's intrusive behavior

When man queue up for Jordans from 7
Describing the dedication and enthusiasm of people waiting in line from early in the morning to buy the latest Jordans, a popular brand of sneakers

Shottas stack P till ashmans get em
Depicting the active drug dealing culture where individuals sell drugs to accumulate wealth until the authorities intervene

All white parties, but ain't no tennis
Referencing all-white themed parties, but humorously noting that the attire is not related to playing tennis

My yardie dances, not in till ten-ish, way up
Highlighting the energetic and lively dancing styles associated with Jamaican culture, suggesting that the parties don't truly start until around ten o'clock

So ask around town, let's ask around town
Encouraging others to inquire and gather information about him from people in the local community

They know about me, I'm mostly about
Stating that his reputation and identity are well-known, and he is primarily focused on his craft

Might see the AMG in C-town
Possibly referring to driving around in a car with the AMG logo, in a specific town or neighborhood

Might see Smithy, Woz, the old gang
Naming specific individuals, possibly friends or associates, indicating familiarity and connection to a particular social group

You know the ends I'm talking about
Assuming that the listener is familiar with the neighborhood or area being referenced

Where man drop out of school but somehow
Commenting on the pattern of individuals leaving school early but still finding success or opportunity

All of your pals are pharmacists now
Playfully referencing the career paths some individuals may have taken, suggesting that they are now involved in the drug trade or related professions

Shotting that white girl from No Doubt
Using wordplay, referring to selling drugs while making a pun on the phrase 'white girl,' which can mean both cocaine and a female artist from the band No Doubt

Flow of the year two times in a row
Boasting about receiving recognition for having the best flow in two consecutive years

Done the debate and I am the G.O.A.T
Asserting that he has participated in discussions or arguments about his talent and is considered the 'Greatest of All Time' in his craft

Wheel and come again, get it right for the quotes
Employing a phrase often used in Jamaican dancehall culture, suggesting that he will repeat his impressive performance to ensure accurate quotes and recognition

Listen, look, so mum went school with all of the gangsters
Revealing that his mother attended school with individuals involved in criminal activities, implying his familiarity and connection to a certain lifestyle

They know Mel but they call her Cassius
Acknowledging that people are familiar with his mother, Mel, but often refer to her using the nickname Cassius

And them man still run shit from mansions
Describing how certain individuals maintain control and influence from luxurious mansions, indicating power and success in their endeavors

And wear Brogues and Adidas Campus
Noting the preferred footwear styles of these individuals, showcasing their refined taste even in casual settings

Yeah, I grew up with the towners
Claiming his familiarity and connection to people from a nearby town or city

Stolen Ralph shit was standard
Casually mentioning the common occurrence of acquiring stolen Ralph Lauren clothing as a regular part of his upbringing

Old TV from the catalogue scammers
Recalling the practice of obtaining televisions through fraudulent means, specifically referencing the use of catalog scams

They robbed banks but they still had manners
Highlighting a contradiction where individuals engaged in criminal activities but still maintained a sense of politeness or respect

They showed us what bangers and mash is
Illustrating how these individuals exposed him to British cuisine, specifically referencing a popular dish, bangers and mash

We showed them what dumpling and yam is
Suggesting that he introduced them to Jamaican cuisine, particularly mentioning dumplings and yams

Build sound-systems in houses
Referring to the practice of constructing loudspeaker systems in homes to facilitate music playback during gatherings and parties

Before garage one-finger skankers
Recalling the era before garage music, highlighting the distinctive dance moves associated with it, specifically the one-finger skanking gesture

And you wonder why we're so anti
Implying that due to their unique experiences and perspective, they have developed a resistance or opposition to certain societal norms or expectations

Don't make Billboard, we make bangers
Rejecting the mainstream music industry's standards of success and emphasizing their focus on creating impactful and popular songs

It's not grime if there ain't no ad-libs
Asserting that a typical characteristic of grime music is the presence of ad-libs, vocal interjections often used for emphasis or style

BRAP! That's my ad-lib
Identifying his signature ad-lib, the sound 'BRAP,' which is often associated with him in his songs

First blacks in the canning town flats
Proudly stating that they were among the first black families to live in the Canning Town flats, indicating their presence in historically significant locations

Walking to school was an everyday scrap
Recalling the challenges and conflicts they faced while walking to school on a regular basis

They called our mothers coons, now Mummy's in my coupe riding shotgun
Describing the derogatory language and racism directed towards their mothers in the past, contrasting it with the present where his mother comfortably rides alongside him in his car

Of course that fucker's all black
Humorously acknowledging the all-black color of his car, commenting on its appearance with a touch of pride

No tints in the front, let the manor see that
Stating that he keeps the front windows of his car untinted, allowing people from his neighborhood, known as the manor, to see and recognize him

Wind down windows like I'm me that
Expressing confidence and nonchalance by rolling down the car windows, as if saying, 'Yeah, it's me, no need to hide'

Might go catch, grab a likkle sea bass
Musing about the possibility of going to catch a small sea bass, indicating an interest in enjoying seafood or recreational activities

That MIDI keyboard made a likkle P, thanks
Acknowledging the success and financial gain that resulted from using a MIDI keyboard, expressing gratitude for the opportunities it provided

I grew up on jungle
Highlighting Kano's musical background and the genre of jungle, indicating a formative influence on his taste and style

Karl Tuff Enuff and D Double
Naming influential figures in jungle music, specifically mentioning Karl Tuff Enuff Brown and D Double E as artists who had an impact on him

When I was watching Zippy and Bungle
Recalling childhood memories of watching the TV show Rainbow, specifically mentioning the characters Zippy and Bungle

Was getting Supercat from my uncles
Explaining that while growing up, his uncles exposed him to the music of Supercat, a Jamaican dancehall artist

House partying to dancehall riddims
Recounting experiences of enjoying house parties with dancehall music playing, highlighting the impact of this genre on his social life

It's my DNA, I can't part with it
Expressing how deeply ingrained dancehall music is in his identity, emphasizing that he cannot detach himself from this essential aspect of his personality

Before I knew the whole alphabet
Stating that before he even learned the entire alphabet, he was already familiar with and immersed in dancehall music

I knew Zungguzungguguzungguzeng
Referencing the popular song 'Zungguzungguguzungguzeng' by Yellowman, indicating his early exposure to and familiarity with dancehall tracks

19 how long
Reflecting on the length of time he has been involved in the music industry, specifically since the age of nineteen

Been doing this from 19 how long
Asserting his longevity and experience in the music industry since the age of nineteen, reinforcing his dedication and commitment to his craft

Eskimo Dance, used to roll out 19 man strong
Referencing the Eskimo Dance, a renowned event in the grime music scene, recalling how he used to attend these events with his crew, consisting of nineteen individuals

And drop a new banger, new banger
Emphasizing the repeated success of releasing exciting and popular songs in the past and present

So if this ain't that shit to gas up Britain
Implying that if this song does not generate excitement and attention across the country, then what else could?

Forgive me, for I am a sinner
Playfully asking for forgiveness, suggesting that he may have sinned by not producing another song that's similarly impactful

Middle finger to mass-appealers
Showing defiance and disregard for those who prioritize mass appeal over artistic integrity

Casket fillers, the fashion killers
Mocking individuals who follow trends excessively and without originality, satirically calling them 'casket fillers' due to their conformity

And from the classroom of free school dinners
Referring to his upbringing in a socio-economically disadvantaged background, highlighting his humble origins

Were space invaders and wagon wheelers
Referencing individuals from his childhood who were a mix of troublemakers and dreamers, playfully listing 'space invaders' and 'wagon wheelers' as two types of people from his past

Rudeboys roll in 320 bimmers
Describing the association of stylish and confident individuals with BMW 320 cars, highlighting a sense of rebellion and confidence

Shottas stack P till ABs get em
Describing the drug trade culture and how individuals accumulate wealth by selling drugs until they attract the attention of the police

All respect due to garage niggas
Showing appreciation and acknowledging the influence and contributions of individuals from the garage music scene

All respect due to Shab and Skibba
Paying homage and expressing respect to Shabba D and Skibadee, two prominent figures in the jungle and drum and bass music scene

And all hail the king Jackson
Celebrating and acknowledging the influence and impact of Michael Jackson as the King of Pop

But our Quincy was Wiley, our Michael was Dylan
Comparing influential figures in the music industry, highlighting Wiley as their Quincy Jones and Dylan as their Bob Dylan, implying their significance and influence in their respective genres

Train to Roman, Rhythm Division
Naming specific locations or venues associated with their musical journey, referencing the importance of these places in shaping their experiences

These are plastic-over-Nan's-sofa lyrics
Describing his lyrics as relatable and grounded, drawing a comparison to the protective plastic covers often placed over sofas in households

Our mums had afros and combs to pick em
Highlighting the fashion and grooming choices of their mothers, specifically mentioning afros and afro combs

I'm Melrose's son, I should've been a Richard's
Reaffirming his identity as Melrose's son, humorously suggesting that instead of being a Richard, his last name could have been something else had circumstances been different