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..
Forgiveness
Krept & Konan Lyrics
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Play Dirty
It's that shit you just ride to
Yeah
(Adot Beats)
Tally
Ten years deep and we still flying high
Come see how Play Dirty livin', we the flyest guys
We got all the hoes in the building, it's a firefight
Fuck pressure from the net, just work hard until that bag comes
Stop spending money to impress these bitches that don't have none
Niggas still up on the 'Gram actin', nigga what's your bank balance?
I think we should start, "Who's really got the bag" challenge
'Cause shit ain't what it seems, they on Insta selling dreams
Shout my little bros, I wanna get them off the streets
Cuh you know what it is, if they're stepping with machines
Like he aired him on the 'Gram, bang, left him on the scene (Ay)
Tally that's the alias, my akhi he the craziest
He rolls with it on God, that big bang will turn you atheist
We the goats, man we actually great
Who else you know got a plaque off a tape? (No hard copies)
And if you see my nigga in that car dashing when he's on ban
And jumps out, it's not a dream, he's probably tryna rob man
I can't trust niggas, or these women, God damn
These girls ain't all saints, that's why Zara tryna top man
All black in Streatham, F with Psycho with the drama
Your location with his burner, turn the place to a disaster
You know how much works that nigga did for me
When he lands road I put him on instantly (free up)
Be careful what you put into the universe you know
If you're one of those people that, just sit down and talk about people
Comment on people every day
And wonder why shit ain't going right for you, that's why man
If you can't be positive then at least be quiet man
That's why we stay up, that's why we stay winnin'
Positive affirmations man
You know what it is, Play Dirty
Stop waiting for opportunities and create them man
No cap
Look
Tints on the cars but they know it's us
And even if they don't, they see them posters up
Yeah that's close enough, had to change the mindset
Netflix movies and I ain't even in my prime yet
In Jummah trynna find my way, I should be praying 5 a day
But when you got this Rollie on, these girls give you the time of day
And they ain't tryna stay, they just come and go
I'm looking for a keeper, all they want to do is couple goals
Young black CEOs, radio and TV shows
Thank god we made it 'cause its never been a easy road
From when we were sleeping in Banglez house
Really tryna plan this out, look at the mandem now
Yeah we come a long way from what we used to have
Now we gross mil's like the food was bad
All the times you could of helped us but you didn't
You ain't gotta worry, you're forgiven
Yeah, straight forgiveness man
We ain't holding no grudges over here
I know hurt people hurt people, so you know what? I just gotta spread some love
To the top of the mountain, no looking down, no looking back
Only time we look back is to see how far we've come, you know like that
Revenge is sweet but success is even sweeter
For ten more years man, come on G
The song “Forgiveness” by Krept and Konan talks about their journey to success and how they overcame their struggles. In the first verse, they emphasize the importance of hard work and authenticity. They criticize people who fake their wealth on social media to impress others, and encourage a movement where people show their true financial status. They also praise their friends who helped them get off the streets and recognize the sacrifices they made. The artists emphasize the importance of forgiveness, and the power of positivity and hard work.
In the second verse, Krept reflects on his personal life and talks about how he is dealing with the fame and fortune that come with being a successful artist. He admits that he needs to pray more and focus on his spirituality, but it’s hard to do so when he is constantly surrounded by temptation. He talks about how he wants to find a meaningful relationship, but most of the girls he meets are only after short-term flings. He ends the verse on a positive note, reflecting on how far he and his team have come and how they’ve never given up.
Overall, the song “Forgiveness” is a reflective piece that encourages listeners to believe in themselves, work hard, and forgive others. It also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself in a world where people often fake their wealth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Tally
Introducing themselves as Tally, which is one of their aliases.
Ten years deep and we still flying high
Despite being in the game for a decade, they're still thriving and successful.
We probably inspire all the niggas that you inspired by
Their success is an inspiration for those that others look up to.
Come see how Play Dirty livin', we the flyest guys
They're living their best lives, and they're the coolest guys in the game.
We got all the hoes in the building, it's a firefight
They're the ones attracting all the ladies, and it's a competitive atmosphere.
Fuck pressure from the net, just work hard until that bag comes
Ignore social media, focus on working hard, and earning their success.
Stop spending money to impress these bitches that don't have none
Don't waste money trying to impress women who don't have money themselves.
Niggas still up on the 'Gram actin', nigga what's your bank balance?
People on Instagram portray a fake lifestyle, questioning their actual financial status.
I think we should start, "Who's really got the bag" challenge
They suggest starting a trend to find out who actually has money, and not just pretending to have it.
'Cause shit ain't what it seems, they on Insta selling dreams
People on Instagram are portraying a fake lifestyle, which is not true in reality.
Shout my little bros, I wanna get them off the streets
They want to help their younger friends to lead a better life and stay away from trouble.
Cuh you know what it is, if they're stepping with machines
Referring to their associates who carry weapons.
Like he aired him on the 'Gram, bang, left him on the scene (Ay)
Someone who has posted about killing someone on social media.
Tally that's the alias, my akhi he the craziest
Using their nickname and acknowledging their friend's wild behavior.
He rolls with it on God, that big bang will turn you atheist
Their friend uses a gun with a lot of confidence, and if caught in the wrong place, can change someone's faith.
We the goats, man we actually great
Calling themselves the greatest of all time and saying they're actually great.
Who else you know got a plaque off a tape? (No hard copies)
Proudly proclaiming that they're one of the few artists to receive a plaque for their music without selling physical copies.
And if you see my nigga in that car dashing when he's on ban
If they see their friend driving recklessly when he's not allowed to, it's not a dream, he's probably tryna rob someone.
And jumps out, it's not a dream, he's probably tryna rob man
When their friend jumps out of the car quickly, it's because he's attempting to steal something.
I can't trust niggas, or these women, God damn
Refusing to trust men or women due to past experiences.
These girls ain't all saints, that's why Zara tryna top man
Women are not all innocent, and using an example of a woman trying to seduce a man to bolster the argument.
All black in Streatham, F with Psycho with the drama
Wearing all black in Streatham, and referring to some of their associates known for being involved in dramatic situations.
Your location with his burner, turn the place to a disaster
If they find someone in a location with a weapon, it could lead to dangerous situations.
You know how much works that nigga did for me
An associate did a lot of work for them in the past.
When he lands road I put him on instantly (free up)
When he's out of jail, they'll give him a job again.
Be careful what you put into the universe you know
Sending a warning to be mindful of the things we say and do.
If you're one of those people that, just sit down and talk about people
If someone talks negatively about others and nothing positive, it's a bad situation to be in.
Comment on people every day
Don't talk badly about people constantly.
And wonder why shit ain't going right for you, that's why man
If you're constantly negative, good things won't come your way.
If you can't be positive then at least be quiet man
If someone cannot be positive, the least they can do is not spread negativity.
That's why we stay up, that's why we stay winnin'
They stay successful by maintaining a positive outlook.
Positive affirmations man
Using positive affirmations to help with their success.
Stop waiting for opportunities and create them man
Don't wait for opportunities, create them for yourself.
Tints on the cars but they know it's us
Their cars have colored windows, but people still know it's them.
And even if they don't, they see them posters up
Even if people don't recognize them driving, they may recognize posters with their face.
Yeah that's close enough, had to change the mindset
Close enough to recognition, so they had to change their way of thinking.
Netflix movies and I ain't even in my prime yet
Watching Netflix movies, even though they're not at their peak yet in terms of age and career status.
In Jummah trynna find my way, I should be praying 5 a day
Trying to find their path in life and religion, acknowledging they should be praying five times a day.
But when you got this Rollie on, these girls give you the time of day
When they wear an expensive watch, women show them more attention.
And they ain't tryna stay, they just come and go
Women are not interested in long-term relationships, only short-term flings.
I'm looking for a keeper, all they want to do is couple goals
They're looking for someone who will stick around, whereas women only want to post photos together for social media purposes.
Young black CEOs, radio and TV shows
They're young, black, and run their own businesses, as well as participate in media appearances.
Thank god we made it 'cause its never been a easy road
Thankful for their success because the road to get there was not an easy one.
From when we were sleeping in Banglez house
Recalling a time when they were not as successful, and staying at a friend's house named Banglez.
Really tryna plan this out, look at the mandem now
They worked hard to make a plan for success, and now look at their team.
Yeah we come a long way from what we used to have
They've come a long way from their past struggles.
Now we gross mil's like the food was bad
Now they make millions easily, whereas before they struggled to make ends meet.
All the times you could of helped us but you didn't
The people that didn't help them when they struggled.
You ain't gotta worry, you're forgiven
They forgive these people for not helping them in the past.
Yeah, straight forgiveness man
Forgiveness is the way to move forward for them.
We ain't holding no grudges over here
They're not holding any grudges.
I know hurt people hurt people, so you know what? I just gotta spread some love
People who have been hurt before, tend to hurt others, but they choose to spread love instead.
To the top of the mountain, no looking down, no looking back
Their goal is to keep moving forward to reach the top, without dwelling on past mistakes or hesitating.
Only time we look back is to see how far we've come, you know like that
The only reason to look back is to see how much they've accomplished and how far they've come.
Revenge is sweet but success is even sweeter
While revenge can feel good, being successful is even better.
For ten more years man, come on G
They'll continue to be successful for another ten years.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Casyo Johnson, Fateh Rahman, Karl Wilson
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