With Krept growing up in Gipsy Hill and Konan growing up in Thornton Heath, they started in their neighbourhoods from an early age. As time went on krept and konan became friends outside of music and in due time realised we both had a musical talent in mc/rapping. It was then only a matter of time when they both came together to make a few songs for the fun of it. The songs had the streets going crazy, everybody had them on their phones, it is then when they realised their music potential. Unfortunately later down the line in 2007 konan went into incarceration for a whole year which had a major effect on their music path. Krept did not concentrate on music during konan’s incarceration, and at this point music was not in the picture for either of them. However in 2008 Konan was then released from jail and music was still not in the picture for either krept or konan.
A few weeks after konan’s release a friend of both krept and konan had a studio who occasionally invited them round to make tracks here and there. As these tracks were released their fanbase began to grow again it was then when they both decided to put more effort into the music. The two then started doing music videos, freestyle videos and releasing more tracks as time went on and the fanbase continued to grow. Both krept and konan then released a mixtape together called “Redrum” which was made due to high demand. At this point it was clear to everyone that krept and konan became a duo in the music scene, and at this moment all they were missing was a name. This is where Krept and konan both came to the decision of the name “Play Dirty”. They are now an official group which will be expanding in the future to more artists producers etc..
Because of You
Krept & Konan Lyrics
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Lessons of my life (lessons of my life), all because of you (because of you)
You give me something I (something I), I can't explain (I can't explain)
Uh, from uni to Universal
The fans saying please don't go too commercial
And why sign a deal, the independent shit was working
Do you really think we'd sign a deal if it wasn't worth it?
Now we playing dirty with some virgins
Saying that we sold out, and we sold our souls
The only thing that sold out was our shows
Ah, Young Kingz fucked up the game
Put some record labels to shame
Brought our boys on stage at the awards
Used to be on trappin', now we're entrepreneurs
Me and Kone had no father figure, daddy was in jail
Kones daddy wasn't alive, we put our mothers through hell
When police ran in our house and them tears ran down your face
Man I felt like a disgrace, said I'ma change, now we made
Mum I did it
You belong to me (you belong to me) and I belong to you (I belong to you)
Lessons of my life (lessons of my life), all because of you (because of you)
You give me something I (something I), I can't explain (I can't explain)
Yeah, let me show them how to get it started
Red bottoms on the red carpet
My teacher said I'll never make it
The other day I drove past her in a spaceship
I know they thought that I would never change
This year I've been on 20 planes
16 I was selling 10 bags, now a 16 will probably cost you 10 bags
Oh, record deal from the grind time
I was 5 hours late when I signed mine
Smoking weed with Wiz, welcome to the high life
Now it's Rollies on the plane, how time flies
Visions of the top, black bottle in my hand all courtesy of Ross
Started off local, how can he diss Kon I'm tryna go global
You feel me
You belong to me (you belong to me) and I belong to you (I belong to you)
Lessons of my life (lessons of my life), all because of you (because of you)
You give me something I (something I), I can't explain (I can't explain)
Will you still love me when the lights go down?
Will you still love me if all this fades?
Will you still love me when the lights go down?
Will you still love me?
You belong to me (you belong to me) and I belong to you (I belong to you)
Lessons of my life (lessons of my life), all because of you (because of you)
You give me something I (something I), I can't explain (I can't explain)
The lyrics to Krept & Konan's song "Because Of You" illustrate the artists' gratitude towards their loved ones and their journey towards success. The repeated line "you belong to me and I belong to you" emphasizes the importance of their relationships and the idea that they could not have achieved their success alone. The second line "lessons of my life, all because of you" reinforces this sentiment and suggests that their loved ones have played a significant role in shaping who they are as individuals.
The verses detail the rappers' journey from their early days in university to their record deal with Universal. They address criticisms that they have sold out and emphasize that the only thing that has sold out is their shows. They also address their difficult upbringings, including absent fathers and incarcerated family members, and the impact that those experiences had on them.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of gratitude towards those who have supported them, with the line "you give me something I can't explain" conveying the depth of their appreciation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Because Of You" celebrate the importance of relationships and the role that loved ones can play in shaping one's life and success.
Line by Line Meaning
You belong to me (you belong to me) and I belong to you (I belong to you)
We are in this journey called life together, and our bond is unbreakable. We belong to each other, and our love is forever.
Lessons of my life (lessons of my life), all because of you (because of you)
Everything I have learned in life has been influenced by you. Your presence and influence have shaped me into the person I am today.
You give me something I (something I), I can't explain (I can't explain)
There is a special feeling that you give me that I can't quite put into words. It's something unexplainable, but it makes me feel alive and grateful.
Uh, from uni to Universal
Our journey started from humble beginnings in university, and now we are signed to one of the biggest record labels in the world.
The fans saying please don't go too commercial
Our fans were afraid that we would lose our authenticity once we became more mainstream.
And why sign a deal, the independent shit was working
We were successful as independent artists, so why sign a record deal?
Do you really think we'd sign a deal if it wasn't worth it?
We wouldn't have signed a record deal unless it was going to benefit us in some way.
Six figure record deal 'cause we put the work in
We earned our six-figure record deal through hard work and dedication to our craft.
Now we playing dirty with some virgins
We are competing in the music industry with newcomers and showing them how it's done.
Saying that we sold out, and we sold our souls
Critics accused us of sacrificing our integrity and values to become famous.
The only thing that sold out was our shows
Our concerts and tours sold out because of our talent and hard work.
Ah, Young Kingz fucked up the game
Our album Young Kingz shook up the music industry and challenged the status quo.
Put some record labels to shame
We proved that we didn't need a record label to succeed in the industry, and some labels were embarrassed by that fact.
Brought our boys on stage at the awards
We shared our success with our friends and family by bringing them on stage during award shows.
Used to be on trappin', now we're entrepreneurs
We used to sell drugs to make ends meet, but now we are business owners and entrepreneurs who inspire others.
Me and Kone had no father figure, daddy was in jail Kones daddy wasn't alive, we put our mothers through hell When police ran in our house and them tears ran down your face Man I felt like a disgrace, said I'ma change, now we made Mum I did it
We both grew up without fathers, and our mothers struggled to raise us. We had a life of crime before we turned our lives around and made our mothers proud.
Yeah, let me show them how to get it started
We want to inspire others to start their own journey and pursue their goals and dreams.
Red bottoms on the red carpet
We are now celebrities who walk the red carpet and are at the top of our game.
My teacher said I'll never make it
Our teachers doubted our potential for success, but we proved them wrong.
The other day I drove past her in a spaceship
We are incredibly successful now, and even ride in luxurious vehicles.
I know they thought that I would never change
People assumed we would always be the same people we were before our success and fame.
This year I've been on 20 planes
Our hard work and talent have taken us all over the world this year.
16 I was selling 10 bags, now a 16 will probably cost you 10 bags
We used to sell drugs for a living, but now we make more money selling our music.
Oh, record deal from the grind time
Our record deal was a result of all the hard work and dedication we put into our careers.
I was 5 hours late when I signed mine
We were so busy and in demand that we were late to sign our record deal.
Smoking weed with Wiz, welcome to the high life
We are now living the good life that comes with success, including smoking weed with famous rappers like Wiz Khalifa.
Now it's Rollies on the plane, how time flies
We now travel in style and luxury with our expensive Rolex watches.
Visions of the top, black bottle in my hand all courtesy of Ross
Our vision has always been to reach the top, and now we are living that dream with expensive champagne bottles in our hands, courtesy of Rick Ross.
Started off local, how can he diss Kon I'm tryna go global
We started off as local artists, but now we are trying to reach a global audience. We won't let anyone stand in our way.
Will you still love me when the lights go down?
When the fame and success fade away, will you still love me for who I am as a person?
Will you still love me if all this fades?
If I lose everything I have worked for, will you still love and support me?
Will you still love me when the lights go down?
When all the fame and notoriety is gone, will you still love me unconditionally?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CASYO JOHNSON, KARL WILSON, AMISH PATEL, RUBY WOOD, EYOBED GETACHEW
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