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..
Fell Apart / Lucky Ones
Krept & Konan Lyrics
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Money on my card, no
Electric in my house, thinking
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I was wishing on a star, no
Money on my card, no
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
When Karl died, things fell apart
Trying not to think about it but I know I can't
And all this time I ain't seen mum
I was in the same clothes for like 3 months
Smile on my face like nothing's changed
Tryna get to studio, bunking trains
On the inside I wanna quit
But the music helped me stay positive
And I wanted it
Cause I've been waiting
Like when's it gonna be our time?
I'm getting impatient
Homeless, I had to leave my house
What's the plan? Cause I need it now
Contract for only 3 grand
I nearly signed that cause I needed out
Nah, I weren't thinking
Whole world on my shoulders
Sleeping in the studio, me and Krept cramped up on a sofa
Me and Suge on that one bed gon' pop and tell
We don't care if they ain't got us cause we got ourselves
Cause they don't care bout you' til you sell records
I put the BET next to the world record
I was wishing on a star, no
Money on my card, no
Electric in my house, thinking
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I was wishing on a star, no
Money on my card, no
Electric in my house, thinking
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
Me and Kones stressed out, sitting in a car for hours
Thinking how we gonna make it
We done Otis, they thought that we faked it
Radio wouldn't put us on the playlist
We left the road for the music
But music weren't paying at all
Now we're too bait for a job
Thinking to hit the streets and risk it all
The new me saying is it worth it?
The old me saying it's cool
But if I get arrested
And let the fans down, I'd be a fool
The industry never rated or liked us
One label had the cheek to say
Put a singer in the group then they'd sign us
Are they taking the piss?
All you A&Rs didn't wanna rate, cool
Mixtape top 20, no label
Now we're getting the respect we deserve
Now there's an offer on the table
Ain't saying no names but
Couple DJs didn't wanna know
Didn't wanna help when we were on a low
Now it's congrats, can I get you on the show
Some rappers still hate, even after how far we've come
Put so much at stake, couldn't even get a well done
But that don't matter to me
As long as friends, family and fans are happy for me
All the ones from the start
That helped put me back together when I fell apart, yeah
I was wishing on a star, no
Money on my card, no
Electric in my house, thinking
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I was wishing on a star, no
Money on my card, no
Electric in my house, thinking
How'd it get this hard?
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
Red room with the lights low, laying on my windows, oh
I decided, I decided
Dreams of a high life, cameras and bright lights, oh
I decided, I decided
We are the lucky ones (we are we are, we are we are)
We are the lucky ones (we are we are, we are we are)
Cause we are the lucky ones (we are we are, we are we are)
We are, we are, the lucky ones (we are we are, we are we are)
'Cause we are the lucky ones
We are we are the lucky ones
In "Fell Apart / Lucky Ones," Krept & Konan recount the struggles and challenges they faced on their journey to success in the music industry. The song starts with them wishing on a star, with no money on their cards and no electricity in their house. They describe almost falling apart due to the overwhelming pressure they faced when Karl, a close friend, died. Their situation became so dire that they had to leave their house and ended up homeless. Despite this, they kept a smile on their face and continued making music because it helped them stay positive. They were waiting for their time to come and were getting impatient but remained focused on their goals.
Krept & Konan also detail the obstacles they faced in the music industry. They left the streets for music, but it wasn't paying off. They did a song called "Otis," and people thought they were faking it. Radio stations refused to put their music on the playlist, and some A&Rs didn't want to sign them. They persevered and kept working hard, and eventually, their mixtape got into the top 20 without any label. They started getting the recognition they deserved, and there was an offer on the table. They were grateful to friends, family, and fans who helped them along the way.
The chorus of the song talks about how they are the lucky ones. They have made it despite facing so many challenges along the way. They are grateful for the people who supported them, and they acknowledge that not everyone gets such an opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
I was wishing on a star, no
I was hoping for something better, but I had nothing.
Money on my card, no
I didn't even have any money.
Electric in my house, thinking
I was wondering why I didn't even have electricity in my house.
How'd it get this hard?
I was questioning how things got so difficult for me.
I swear I nearly fell apart yeah, (nearly, nearly)
I almost lost my mind and fell apart due to all the struggles.
When Karl died, things fell apart
After Karl's death, everything became even harder for me.
Trying not to think about it but I know I can't
I was trying to avoid Karl's death but it was still on my mind.
And all this time I ain't seen mum
I haven't seen my mother all this time due to my struggles.
I was in the same clothes for like 3 months
My situation was so bad, I wore the same clothes for three months.
Smile on my face like nothing's changed
Despite everything, I tried to hide my pain and put on a front.
Tryna get to studio, bunking trains
I had to find a way to get to the studio without money.
On the inside I wanna quit
I wanted to give up and stop trying to survive.
But the music helped me stay positive
Listening to music helped me to stay positive and keep going.
Cause they don't care bout you' til you sell records
People only start caring about you when you become successful.
Me and Krept cramped up on a sofa
Krept and I had to sleep on a small sofa together due to our situation.
Now we're getting the respect we deserve
After all our hard work, we are finally being recognized.
Some rappers still hate, even after how far we've come
Even after achieving success, some people still hold grudges against us.
All the ones from the start
The people who supported us from the beginning.
That helped put me back together when I fell apart, yeah
These people helped me overcome my struggles and get back on track.
Red room with the lights low, laying on my windows, oh
I'm now in a better place, with a more comfortable lifestyle.
Dreams of a high life, cameras and bright lights, oh
I now have dreams of a luxurious lifestyle, filled with fame and success.
We are the lucky ones (we are we are, we are we are)
Despite all our struggles, we are fortunate to have made it this far.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JASON BLAKE, CASYO JOHNSON, VANIA KHALEH-PARI, LEVI LENNOX, AMISH PATEL, KARL WILSON
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