Continuing the partnership, with Req handling nocturnal-beat-programming and Kid Acne (AKA Ackers, Ken Acid, Kidney Ache) taking care of microphone-grappling and wobble-gob duties, the next few years saw a string of releases on Acne's own Invisible Spies imprint such as Council Pop (2003), Reality Raps (2004) and various 7"s & long players with in-house collective, Toah Dynamic (featuring a rabble of cohorts including Chips for the Poor, Supreme Vagabond Craftsman & Earl Shilton).
A modern day renaissance man, Kid Acne is an internationally acclaimed artist having created his own comic book (Zebra Face 2001), designed numerous record sleeves for the likes of Big Dada & Chocolate Industries, customized spray cans for Montana Colors, an entire T-shirt range for Prada and exhibited in galleries throughout the world.
Don't worry about all of this for now, just concern yourself with is his latest set, Romance Ain't Dead - a short, sharp shock to the lug-holes from a punch-drunk MC messed up on spray-paint fumes, nicking a moped to write his girlfriend's initials and a love heart in her front garden with the back wheel. The 11 track banger, laced with hip-hop, punk and old school rave is the sounds of a illegal party held in the village hall, while someone sicks up Buckfast inside their friends dad's car, listening to Mike Allen on the radio.
With beats programmed by Req and production held down like unwanted puppies in the local river coming courtesy of Ross Orton (the man responsible for M.I.A's hit single, Galang), Romance Ain't Dead is the realization of South Yorkshire Tourist Board's worst nightmare and one the funniest, yet slickest album's you'll hear all year, or at least until his next one...
Oh No You Didn't
Kid Acne Lyrics
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Oh no
Oh no
Yo yo yo
Oh no you didn't
Sucka tried to play me
But you never paid me, Neva
Oh no you didn't
You will be runnin', foreva
Oh no you didn't
Until i get my vengeance
I will never end this mayhem
Oh no you didn't
I'm a mercenary
You ain't got a prayer, you owe meeee
Oh no you didn't
[Chorus]
Oh no you didnt
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Didn't you oh no
You didn't pay me what you oweeee, me
So now its over for you
[/Chorus]
Yeah
Yo yo
Check it out
Oh no you didn't
First you tried to trap me
Then you bust a cap in, my ass
Oh no you didn't
Such humiliation will bring annihilation, at last
Oh no you didn't
It will be delicious when I get vicious, tomorrow
Oh no you didn't
There's no seccond chances
You will do the dance of sorrowwwww
Oh no you didn't
[Chorus]
Oh no you didnt
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Didn't you oh no
You didn't pay me what you oweeee, me
So now its over for you
[/Chorus]
What a foo
Aight common
Oh no you didn't
Betta watch your back boy, keep runnin'
This aint just a game, I'll never stop comin'
I got my arsenal
I put out the call
And when I'm finished ya'll
You'll be a rag doll
Fool tried to diss me
Now you're gonna wish you were dead
Oh no you didn't
After I deliver your blood will be a river of red
Oh no you didn't
Better be aware when nones there to defend you
Oh no you didn't
So many wish to kill its going to be a thrill to end youuuuuu
Oh no you didn't
[Chorus]
Oh no you didnt
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Oh no you didn't
Didn't you oh no
You didn't pay me what you oweeee me
So now its over for you
[/Chorus]
The lyrics of Kid Acne's song "Oh No You Didn't" tell a story of revenge. The main character is angry because he has not been paid what he is owed, and he has been disrespected in various ways. The lyrics suggest that the antagonist has done something to the main character to cause this anger, such as trying to trap him or shooting him. The main character vows to seek revenge, using his arsenal to do so. The lyrics are a warning to the antagonist to watch his back and keep running because the main character is not going to stop until he gets what he is owed.
The lyrics are very metaphorical, describing the main character as a "mercenary" and promising that the antagonist's "blood will be a river of red." These metaphors suggest that the main character is not simply seeking financial compensation but also revenge for emotional pain and humiliation. The lyrical structure of the song is a repeated chorus of "Oh no you didn't" followed by a verse describing the main character's anger and plans for revenge.
Overall, the song is about justice and the consequences of disrespecting someone. The main character is seeking justice and revenge because he has been wronged by the antagonist. The metaphorical language used in the song adds to the intensity of the emotions behind the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no
Something bad has happened or is about to happen
Oh no you didn't
You made a big mistake and there will be consequences
Sucka tried to play me
Someone attempted to deceive or cheat me
But you never paid me, Neva
You owe me something, but haven't paid up and probably never will
Payback is a' comin'
I am seeking revenge for what you did
You will be runnin', foreva
Once I get started, you will never escape me
Until i get my vengeance
I will stop at nothing until I have my revenge
I will never end this mayhem
I will cause chaos and destruction until I am satisfied
I'm a mercenary
I am a hired soldier of sorts
You ain't got a prayer, you owe meeee
You don't stand a chance against me and you owe me something
Didn't you oh no
You should have known better, but you didn't
You didn't pay me what you oweeee, me
You have not fulfilled your debt to me
So now its over for you
Your time is up, you will face the consequences
First you tried to trap me
You attempted to deceive or entrap me in some way
Then you bust a cap in, my ass
You shot me or tried to shoot me
Such humiliation will bring annihilation, at last
Your disrespect will ultimately lead to your destruction
It will be delicious when I get vicious, tomorrow
I will enjoy getting revenge on you for what you did
There's no seccond chances
You will not get another opportunity to make things right
You will do the dance of sorrowwwww
You will suffer and regret your actions
Betta watch your back boy, keep runnin'
You better be careful and keep running away from me
This aint just a game, I'll never stop comin'
This is serious and I will not stop pursuing you
I got my arsenal
I am armed and dangerous
I put out the call
I have asked others to help me with my revenge
And when I'm finished ya'll
When I am done, everyone will know not to mess with me
You'll be a rag doll
You will be beaten and thrown around like a rag doll
Fool tried to diss me
You attempted to disrespect or insult me
Now you're gonna wish you were dead
You will regret ever messing with me
After I deliver your blood will be a river of red
There will be a lot of bloodshed and violence
Better be aware when nones there to defend you
You should be cautious because nobody will come to your aid
So many wish to kill its going to be a thrill to end youuuuuu
There are many people who want to harm you, and it will be satisfying to finally do so
Contributed by Elijah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rotaone
i totally enjoyed that, nice one
A D
fuckin legend pal.
brody hewitt
fukin brilliant song seeing him tomorroh
Damian Harris
superb
Aj Cookson
wow, awesome awesome beans! my new fave song! does this guy do much live stuff? get your arse down to cornwall dude!
dave chimp
yeah, good one fellas! looks proper rock and roll. like a party. like the reason hip hop used to be good, before it all got about fame and money and guns and bling. only spoilt by the harsh, cold reality of the last few seconds of the video. I bet Jay z never has to clear up after himself... ;-)
yorkandpomona
yay yay yay yay yay yay oh no you didnt captin caveman wearin raybans waistin spary can down the waistland willy wangin my fav i love you kid acne xoxoxox
Ezekyle Abaddon
Not responsible for damage to bowling balls
goonism
wasting spraycans down the wasteland! proper nangs that like