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..
The Long Way Home
Krept & Konan Lyrics
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Please pour these bottles, bottles for our heavy hearts
Our heavy hearts
My love runs so deep, sit here and pray to God
'Cause we just did it all and the shit's too different
When I put on a show, now they wanna listen
I don't know, on my life
I don't know, on my life
But what I know, look at me now, begging for heartbreak
I don't know, on my life
I don't know, on my life
Yo, nigga check the stacks, check the results
We in your top five by default
I swear to God we're putting UK rap on
Playlists on national radio with a trap song
Respect the fact me and Kone opening some doors
You think they would have put a song like that on there before?
Nah, well I guess we the game changers
A lot of press on this star, we're the game's favourites
My nigga hit me, said that he was in a dark place
But our achievements inspired him, and he can't wait
To be something and chase his dream for real
Just picked my award up in front of Pharrell
Staples Center in L.A., feeling kind of major
Staples in a box, like I'm filing papers
Gonna get a mortgage off of rap, I sad that I'd do it
Now that's what the fuck I call house music
Taking pictures of this money, I'm a pick-pocket
Whip's got a fresh plate, boy I'm dish washing
Young niggas doing well, man that shit ain't often
A black nigga that balled, man that shit ain't common
They thought I'd be a typical black nigga
Making notes out of keys like a bad singer
It could have ended in a grave, so I show my blessings
Or in the can, but that's so depressing
A few of your ratings are still overdue
You still don't hear us? Then we'll grow on you
'Cause we the ones they used to stereotype
Now they play us on radio, we the stereo type
Yeah, nothing better than a proud mum
How man rappers did we outrun?
Bet they didn't think a BET would be the outcome
Wiz Khalifa told us he wants to get on the album
Yeah, shit's so surreal
Labels in the States tryna close a deal
New kids on the block, we the new wave
This good music got me two chains
I say I'm blessed but they're saying that I'm lucky
Selling fast food, I could have ended up a junkie
Look at all the people that we won over
Sex on the couch thinking that I've come so far
Could have chose to sell the green in the blocks fam
And be a green icon, that's a Whatsapp
But nah, nigga I'm just tryna live
All these awards, all that's missing is a BRIT
(Let me, let me break it down)
Money, cars and fame, what you are, a name
People think, start to change
I can try hide it, try fight it
No point, things just aren't the same
The hood just ain't the same
Crime rise, gun wars, bang bang
Might run up on you real quick
Pull it out, won't get a second chance, this ain't a game
Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt
Got the marks, scars from the wars
Tryna gain a name, make a way
Take the game, then charge through the doors
I'ma keep going, keep flowing
Keep showing 'til my arse on the Forbes
From in the hood, little crooks, to Guinness Books
Please start the applause
Please clap for me
I'm the truth, I should work in a factory
MTV lists, number one, we had to be
A mortgage deposit is what they're taxing me
Yeah, I earned this living
Move like I'm Brazilian, German whipping
When it comes to winning awards, you're my son
Because that's over 7-1
It's more than money, this material goals
I'm aware it ain't about these clothes
And that's real, I just hope that you remember me
So I'ma get my foot in the door and leave a legacy
I remember sitting in my classroom
Listening to Wiley and Dizzee Rascal
Breaking all the class rules
Now we've got more trophies than Arsenal
About a thousand on the shoes
Mummy's birthday, I put her on a cruise
Tell me what I've gotta prove
My cousin phoned me, said she saw us on the news
I was really in the street, you can go and phone much
Squeezed the gun off in the car, nearly shot my own foot
Now I'm sitting here thinking 'bout plaques and a Grammy
From me and Bounce testing out the MAC in the alley
How me made it this far's still a mystery
Dropped the mixtape and made history
Tryna do way more than they expect
Heard the top gets lonely, thank God I got Krept
They say it's our time and I don't wanna be late
I think too much cause I just wanna be great
Girls in the hotel and they don't wanna behave (behave!)
What they gonna say?
First headline show sold out in a day
I pray the fame will never change us
Had the whole arena looking like Wrestlemania
Lights everywhere
This summer, yeah we've been on flights everywhere
Egypt to L.A
Then Amsterdam, smoking weed on the stage
All the things we had to overcome
So I treat every chance like it's my only one
So fuck the fake love and the pretenders
"Don't Waste My Time" got on Eastenders
What can they tell me?
Everywhere I go they want a selfie
I guess that's how it is when you're popular
But watch your back cause snakes ain't only on the Nokia
Sug and Travs got daughter's now
And I'm doing all that shit we used to talk about
When I was young I always dreamed that I would be this
I wish my dad was alive so he could see this
Yeah, I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way so I can hear the beat play
I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way just to hear the beat play
I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way home
I'ma take the long way, long way
In the first verse of Krept & Konan's song The Long Way Home, the lyrics express a desire to numb the pain and heavy hearts with alcohol, while acknowledging the depth of the singer's love. The lyrics also touch upon the struggles of making it in the tough world of music industry where success can be hard to come by, but when it does, it often comes with a shift in the dynamics and people wanting to listen. The second verse sees the singer reflecting on their success, acknowledgment and respect from their peers, some of whom they inspired to follow their own dreams. The verse also touches on the difficulties of growing up in the hood and facing gun violence and crime. The song concludes with the artist reflecting on their journey thus far and how their hard work, determination, and ability to overcome challenges has led to the success they enjoy today.
Line by Line Meaning
Bottles, bottles, pour it all
Please pour these bottles, bottles for our heavy hearts
My love runs so deep, sit here and pray to God
I have a deep love and I sit here and pray to God
'Cause we just did it all and the shit's too different
Because we have achieved so much and everything has changed
When I put on a show, now they wanna listen
When I perform, now they want to pay attention
They say, nothing was gained, everything lost all out of heartache
Some say we gained nothing and lost everything due to heartbreak
But what I know, look at me now, begging for heartbreak
But I know that I have achieved so much, begging for more challenges
Yo, nigga check the stacks, check the results
Hey, check the money, check the success
We in your top five by default
We are considered one of the top five artists by default
I swear to God we're putting UK rap on
I promise that we are elevating UK rap
Playlists on national radio with a trap song
Our trap song is being played on national radio playlists
Respect the fact me and Kone opening some doors
Recognize that me and Kone are opening opportunities
You think they would have put a song like that on there before?
Do you think they would have included a song like ours before?
Nah, well I guess we the game changers
No, well I guess we are the ones changing the game
A lot of press on this star, we're the game's favourites
A lot of attention is on us, we are the favorites in the game
My nigga hit me, said that he was in a dark place
My friend called me and said he was feeling depressed
But our achievements inspired him, and he can't wait
But our success motivated him, and he is excited
To be something and chase his dream for real
To become someone and pursue his dream sincerely
Just picked my award up in front of Pharrell
Just received my award in the presence of Pharrell
Staples Center in L.A., feeling kind of major
Being at Staples Center in Los Angeles, feeling important
Staples in a box, like I'm filing papers
Having Staples in a box, like I'm organizing documents
Gonna get a mortgage off of rap, I said that I'd do it
I'm going to buy a house with the money I make from rap, I promised that
Now that's what the fuck I call house music
That's what I consider real success in the music industry
Taking pictures of this money, I'm a pick-pocket
Taking photos of this money, I'm capturing the moment
Whip's got a fresh plate, boy I'm dish washing
My car is clean, I'm doing well
Young niggas doing well, man that shit ain't often
Young guys like us succeeding, it's rare
A black nigga that balled, man that shit ain't common
A black person who succeeded, it's not common
They thought I'd be a typical black nigga
They expected me to conform to stereotypes of black people
Making notes out of keys like a bad singer
Making money from illegal activities, like a bad singer hitting wrong notes
It could have ended in a grave, so I show my blessings
I could have died, so I appreciate my blessings
Or in the can, but that's so depressing
Or end up in prison, but that would be depressing
A few of your ratings are still overdue
Some of your opinions about us are outdated
You still don't hear us? Then we'll grow on you
If you still don't listen to us, we'll eventually win you over
'Cause we the ones they used to stereotype
Because we are the ones who were subjected to stereotypes
Now they play us on radio, we the stereo type
Now they play our music on the radio, we are the stereotype
Yeah, nothing better than a proud mum
Yeah, nothing makes me happier than making my mother proud
How man rappers did we outrun?
How many rappers did we surpass in success?
Bet they didn't think a BET would be the outcome
I bet they didn't expect a BET award to be the result
Wiz Khalifa told us he wants to get on the album
Wiz Khalifa told us he wants to feature on the album
Yeah, shit's so surreal
Yeah, it feels so unbelievable
Labels in the States tryna close a deal
American record labels are trying to sign us
New kids on the block, we the new wave
We are the newcomers and the future of the music scene
This good music got me two chains
Our great music has brought me success and wealth
I say I'm blessed but they're saying that I'm lucky
I believe I am fortunate, but some people think I just got lucky
Selling fast food, I could have ended up a junkie
If I didn't find success in music, I could have become a drug addict
Look at all the people that we won over
Look at all the people who now support us
Sex on the couch thinking that I've come so far
Having sex on the couch, realizing how much progress I've made
Could have chose to sell the green in the blocks fam
Could have chosen to sell drugs in the neighborhood
And be a green icon, that's a Whatsapp
And become a symbol of drug dealing, that's a stereotype
But nah, nigga I'm just tryna live
But no, man, I'm just trying to live my life
All these awards, all that's missing is a BRIT
Having won many awards, the only thing missing is a BRIT award
Money, cars and fame, what you are, a name
Money, cars, and fame define your worth as a person
People think, start to change
People's perception of you starts to change
I can try hide it, try fight it
I can attempt to hide it or fight against it
No point, things just aren't the same
It's pointless, things just aren't like they used to be
The hood just ain't the same
The neighborhood isn't the same as it once was
Crime rise, gun wars, bang bang
Crime is increasing, gun violence is prevalent
Might run up on you real quick
Someone might approach and attack you quickly
Pull it out, won't get a second chance, this ain't a game
If they pull out a weapon, you won't have a second chance, this is serious
Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt
I have experienced and accomplished a lot
Got the marks, scars from the wars
I have physical and emotional scars from the battles I've faced
Tryna gain a name, make a way
Trying to establish a reputation, find a path
Take the game, then charge through the doors
Dominate the industry and break through barriers
I'ma keep going, keep flowing
I'm going to keep pushing, keep progressing
Keep showing 'til my arse on the Forbes
Keep proving myself until I am recognized by Forbes
From in the hood, little crooks, to Guinness Books
From being in the neighborhood as small-time criminals, to being in the Guinness World Records
Please start the applause
Please show your appreciation and applause
Please clap for me
Please applaud for me
I'm the truth, I should work in a factory
I'm authentic, I should be recognized as a factory worker
MTV lists, number one, we had to be
MTV listed us as number one, it was inevitable
A mortgage deposit is what they're taxing me
They are taking a large portion of my earnings for a mortgage deposit
Yeah, I earned this living
Yeah, I worked hard for this lifestyle
Move like I'm Brazilian, German whipping
I move with style and speed, like a Brazilian or a German driving a fast car
When it comes to winning awards, you're my son
When it comes to winning awards, you are beneath me
Because that's over 7-1
Because I have accomplished more than you, like a 7-1 victory
It's more than money, this material goals
It's about more than money, it's about achieving material goals
I'm aware it ain't about these clothes
I know that success isn't determined by what I wear
And that's real, I just hope that you remember me
And that's the truth, I just hope that you remember me
So I'ma get my foot in the door and leave a legacy
So I'm going to make an impact and leave a lasting impact
I remember sitting in my classroom
I recall sitting in my classroom
Listening to Wiley and Dizzee Rascal
Listening to Wiley and Dizzee Rascal
Breaking all the class rules
Disregarding all the class rules
Now we've got more trophies than Arsenal
Now we have more awards than the soccer team Arsenal
About a thousand on the shoes
Spending around a thousand pounds on shoes
Mummy's birthday, I put her on a cruise
For my mother's birthday, I sent her on a cruise
Tell me what I've gotta prove
Tell me what I need to prove
My cousin phoned me, said she saw us on the news
My cousin called me and said she saw us on the news
I was really in the street, you can go and phone much
I was really involved in street activities, you can go and ask around
Squeezed the gun off in the car, nearly shot my own foot
Accidentally fired a gun in the car, almost shot myself
Now I'm sitting here thinking 'bout plaques and a Grammy
Now I'm sitting here thinking about achieving platinum records and a Grammy
From me and Bounce testing out the MAC in the alley
From me and Bounce trying out the MAC-10 gun in the alley
How we made it this far's still a mystery
How we have achieved so much is still a mystery
Dropped the mixtape and made history
Released the mixtape and created a significant impact
Tryna do way more than they expect
Trying to exceed expectations
Heard the top gets lonely, thank God I got Krept
Heard that being at the top can be lonely, grateful to have Krept by my side
They say it's our time and I don't wanna be late
They say it's our moment to shine and I don't want to miss it
I think too much cause I just wanna be great
I overthink because I want to achieve greatness
Girls in the hotel and they don't wanna behave
Girls in the hotel and they are misbehaving
What they gonna say?
What are others going to say?
First headline show sold out in a day
Our first headline show sold out within a day
I pray the fame will never change us
I hope that fame will never change us
Had the whole arena looking like Wrestlemania
Had the entire arena looking like a Wrestlemania event
Lights everywhere
Lights are everywhere
This summer, yeah we've been on flights everywhere
This summer, yeah we have traveled via flights everywhere
Egypt to L.A
From Egypt to Los Angeles
Then Amsterdam, smoking weed on the stage
Then Amsterdam, smoking weed while performing on stage
All the things we had to overcome
All the obstacles we had to overcome
So I treat every chance like it's my only one
So I approach every opportunity as if it's my last
So fuck the fake love and the pretenders
So disregard the fake love and the pretentious people
"Don't Waste My Time" got on Eastenders
"Don't Waste My Time" was featured on the TV show Eastenders
What can they tell me?
What can they possibly tell me?
Everywhere I go they want a selfie
Wherever I go, people want to take a selfie with me
I guess that's how it is when you're popular
I suppose that's how it is when you're popular
But watch your back cause snakes ain't only on the Nokia
But be cautious because snakes aren't only on the Nokia phone
Sug and Travs got daughter's now
Sug and Travs now have daughters
And I'm doing all that shit we used to talk about
And I'm doing everything we used to discuss
When I was young I always dreamed that I would be this
When I was young, I always dreamed of achieving this level of success
I wish my dad was alive so he could see this
I wish my dad was alive to witness this
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way so I can hear the beat play
I'm going to take the longer route so I can continue hearing the beat play
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way just to hear the beat play
I'm going to take the longer route just to continue hearing the beat play
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way home
I'm going to take a longer route home
I'ma take the long way, long way
I'm going to take the longer route, a long way
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CASYO JOHNSON, KARL WILSON, AMISH PATEL, VANIA KHALEH-PARI, FATEH MOHAMMED RAHMAN
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