Trouble
Kano Lyrics

The young people have begun the rebellion, refusing to work
Young people are protesting and not working to show their dissatisfaction with the current situation.

They have received very little support from other sections of the population
Other parts of the community are not showing support or joining the rebellion.

As a consequence of which, they must find money by these means
Due to lack of support, the rebels have to resort to other means to make money.

We say we are against those means
The artist and their community are against the rebels' methods of making money.

Not because we are moralists, not because we are religious freaks
The community's opposition to the rebels' methods is not guided by morality or religion.

But precisely because mugging involves loss of life and liberty
The community is against mugging as it endangers people and takes away their freedom.

And the continuing attack upon that section of the black community
The police and prisons are continuing to target and brutalize the black community.

Police brutality, prison brutality, a whole wastage of human creativity
The injustice and brutality committed by the police and prisons are causing the loss of human potential.

Politician, hush don't make a sound
The artist is addressing a politician, asking them to stop talking and listen.

Been oppressing us, couple centuries now
The community has been oppressed by the government and politicians for hundreds of years.

And these gunshots never reach your town
Politicians are not affected by gun violence as it does not happen in their areas.

It's never on top when you leave your house
Politicians are not aware of the violence that occurs in less privileged areas as it does not affect their daily lives.

But when we go southerns
When the community goes to other areas, they may encounter violence and conflict.

We might run into some beef or somethin'
The community may face confrontations or conflicts when in other areas.

Rambo tucked into the jeans or somethin'
People in these areas may carry weapons for protection.

But the beef, please drop it 'cause it don't make money
Violence and conflict is not a profitable or sustainable way of life.

I know some youngers that will beef on the Main road
The artist knows young people who are willing to engage in conflict in public areas.

Violate the clique and then the K go
If someone disrespects a group, they may face retaliation.

They will off a brother on my say so
The singer has influence over these young people and may instruct them to commit violence.

Concrete roses, they really grow shit, you see my whole set
The community may grow in difficult environments, but they are able to flourish and succeed.

Don't watch the Rolex, just watch the progress
Success is not about material possessions, but rather about personal growth and development.

From mopeds, coke heads and the old Ghetts
From humble beginnings, the community has faced drug use and gang violence.

It's turning over new leaf times
The community is moving towards a new era of positivity and progress.

Moschino jeans full of peace signs
The community is embracing symbols of peace and positivity.

Postcode warring, that's the thing now
Conflicts and rivalries between areas are prevalent in the community.

The hood potential not reached due to gun barking
The community's potential is limited by the negative effects of gun violence.

If you stay up ridin', 'til the sun's risin'
If you work hard and stay up all night, you can achieve success.

And you're just tryin' to get one, or get bun tryin'?
The community is focused on achieving success, but may face obstacles along the way.

Then we ain't on the same side of this sterling linin'
If you do not share the same goals and values as the community, you are not a part of their success.

Any beef can be squashed if hands could be shaken
Conflicts and disagreements can be resolved if people are willing to come together and reconcile.

Any hand can be shaken when the blood dries
Even those who have been involved in conflict can come together and make peace once the violence has ended.

I guess that's not a thug line
The idea of peace and reconciliation is not commonly associated with thug culture.

But Canning Town and Plaistow, that's where the thugs die
Violence and conflict often occur in these areas of the community.

Where the slugs fly, then the doves fly
Where there is violence, there can also be peace.

And if you say you like beef, then you thugs lyin'
If you claim to enjoy violence and conflict, you are not being truthful.

These are my words to us, no tongue tyin'
The artist is expressing their honest opinions and thoughts.

If you stay up ridin', 'til the sun's risin'
If you work hard and stay focused, you can achieve success.

And you're just tryin' to get one, or get bun tryin'?
The community is striving for success and willing to work hard to achieve it.

Then we ain't on the same side of this sterling linin'
If you do not share the community's goals and values, you are not a part of their success.

My only obligation is give inspiration
The artist feels a duty to inspire and motivate others to succeed.

This the winners' table and here's your invitation
The community is successful and welcoming others to join them.

No sparklers over 'ere and all the women taken
This is not a flashy or superficial environment, and everyone is already taken.

We just pop bubbles, pour doubles, we want no trouble
The community is celebrating their success and enjoying life without conflict or violence.

Whine two gyal, we want no trouble
The community is enjoying the company of two women without drama or conflict.

Just spend three grand, we want no trouble
The community is spending money without causing trouble or conflict.

Four more bottles, we want no trouble
The community is drinking and having fun without causing trouble or conflict.

Don't mean we're scared of nobody
The community is not afraid of anyone or anything, but choose to enjoy life without violence or conflict.

Life's just too short for the bullshit man
The community believes that life is too short to waste on negativity and conflict.

Police man, hush don't make a sound
The singer is addressing a police officer, asking them to stop talking and listen.

Been locking ghetto yutes up centuries now
The police have been incarcerating young people from the ghetto for hundreds of years.

But the beef, please drop it 'cause it don't make money
Violence and conflict is not a profitable or sustainable way of life.