Playing With Fire
Labrinth; Plan B Lyrics

One day you'll learn when you get burned
You'll realize the danger of your actions when it's too late and you've already suffered the consequences

By then it will be too late for ya
You won't be able to undo the damage or change the outcome once it's happened

Be too late for ya
Your lack of foresight or caution will lead to regrettable consequences

When the fire spreads and burns, don't you know?
When your reckless choices catch up with you and harm those around you, it will be too late to stop the damage

He's just a kid off the estate
The artist is young and vulnerable, living in an area of poverty and limited opportunity

They call him little Jake
The singer goes by the name Jake, emphasizing his youth and small stature

Today he tried to buy weed with his little mate
Jake is experimenting with drugs and getting involved in risky behavior with a friend of similar age

Up in the bits, but he's just a kid
Jake is engaging in illegal activity in his community but is too immature to fully understand the consequences

So he was open to manipulation
Jake is vulnerable and easily influenced by others, particularly those in positions of power

He had to undergo initiation
Jake had to prove himself to a gang in order to be accepted and gain status

And when some older boys saw the situation
Jake's initiation was witnessed by older, more experienced gang members who took advantage of his vulnerability

They took the piss; now look at this
The older boys mocked and humiliated Jake, causing him to feel even more invested in the gang and its culture of violence

Little youth beating up his only friend
Jake acted aggressively towards his friend in order to prove his loyalty to the gang and gain their approval

The only one that weren't pretend
Jake's friend was the only person who truly cared for him and didn't have ulterior motives

And even gave him the money for the pen
Jake's friend loaned him money for a pen, which he used to complete his initiation into the gang

From mice to men and then to rats
Jake has gone from being a harmless, innocent child to a violent, dangerous gang member

But only a snake behaves like that
The gang members are portrayed as manipulative, predatory creatures who exploit the vulnerable for their own gain

But the gang don't care for fool shooting caps
The gang members aren't concerned with the consequences of their actions and are more interested in exerting power and control over others

They're just happy that you fall for the trap
The gang members derive satisfaction from manipulating and controlling others, particularly those who are vulnerable and easily influenced

He's just a kid, but he feels like a man today
Jake is still young and immature, but feels powerful and grown-up as a result of his involvement with the gang

He joined a gang today
Jake has become a member of a violent, dangerous group seeking status and power in their community

Been at a house party around the way
Jake has attended a party with other gang members, engaging in illegal and dangerous activity

Doing illegal shit, but he's just a kid
Jake is engaging in criminal activity, but is still too young and immature to fully comprehend the potential consequences

Still he's in luck today, he got a fuck today
Jake has had sexual intercourse for the first time, a moment of fleeting pleasure in an otherwise tumultuous existence

Yeah he bust his very first nut today
Jake has experienced the physical sensation of orgasm for the first time, but this moment of pleasure is fleeting and temporary

In some stupid bitch, today's moving quick
Jake has had sex with a woman he doesn't care about, emphasizing his lack of empathy and disregard for others

So quick, if you wear the wrong shoes you'll slip
Jake is moving quickly and recklessly through life, without considering the potential consequences of his actions

Better keep up with the tempo, with a clique
Jake must move quickly and assert himself within the gang in order to maintain his status and avoid being targeted

Cause what they on is messed up bruv
The values of the gang are destructive and dangerous, emphasizing violence, power, and control

And now that he's rolling with these vexed up thugs
Jake is becoming more entrenched in the gang's culture of violence, and is surrounded by dangerous individuals

So what's next up bruv?
Jake is uncertain about his future and what will happen to him next, as he is in a dangerous and unpredictable situation

Cause he's gonna make it his only mission
Jake is becoming more invested in his status within the gang and the pursuit of power, putting himself and others at risk

To better his position
Jake is seeking to rise within the gang's hierarchy and attain greater power and control

In this little gang it's a competition
The gang members are competing with each other for status and power, creating an environment of violence and aggression

To the little man with a disposition
Jake is small and vulnerable, but has a fierce and determined attitude

Holier than thou, he was born a Christian
Jake was raised with religious values and a moral code, but has abandoned these principles in favor of violent and destructive behavior

All he worships now is an idealism
Jake has replaced his moral values with a deviant and destructive worldview that emphasizes power and control above all else

Wise men will tell you with age comes wisdom
As people get older, they gain perspective and learn from their experiences, becoming wiser and more mature

And you can't be saved by religion unless you have faith
Religion and faith can offer guidance and support, but ultimately it is up to the individual to have faith and seek salvation

So it makes no difference to the youths that are raised in the system
The systemic issues of violence, poverty, and lack of opportunity have created a cycle of suffering and despair that is difficult to escape

You don't have age on the side
Jake is young and inexperienced, with limited perspective and understanding of the world

Or any positive role models in their lives that provide insight
Jake lacks guidance and support from positive mentors or authority figures, leaving him vulnerable to manipulation and poor choices

So they ain't going to listen
Jake and other young people like him are resistant to advice or guidance, due to their lack of perspective and the influence of their peers

As for Jake, he's already made his decision
Jake has already chosen to pursue a life of violence, risk, and danger, and has accepted the consequences of his actions

And now he's just another poster boy for David Cameron's Broken Britain
Jake is representative of the systemic issues facing underprivileged youth in impoverished areas, and is a product of a society that has failed to provide adequate support and opportunities

Playing with fire
Jake is engaging in dangerous and reckless behavior, ignoring the potential consequences of his actions

It doesn't burn
Initially, Jake may not suffer harm or consequences from his actions - reinforcing his disregard for potential dangers

The first time your hand
Initially, Jake may not suffer harm or consequences from his actions - reinforcing his disregard for potential dangers

Walked through the flame
Jake is experimenting with risky and dangerous behavior, similar to walking through a flame without worrying about being burned

Bitter and sweet, Oh-no
Despite the potential consequences, Jake finds temporary pleasure and satisfaction in his dangerous and illegal activities

Scorching skin now
Jake is beginning to feel the effects of his dangerous activities and may suffer serious harm or consequences as a result

Hell on its way
The consequences of Jake's actions are beginning to catch up with him, and he may soon face serious and permanent harm or punishment

Playing with fire
Jake is engaging in dangerous and reckless behavior, ignoring the potential consequences of his actions