Lady Leshurr is a rapper from Birmingham, England. She is best known for he… Read Full Bio ↴Lady Leshurr is a rapper from Birmingham, England. She is best known for her Queen's Speech series of freestyles, all of which went viral in 2015. Her standout single, Queen's Speech 4, was called "brilliant" and "2015's crowning freestyle" by Spin and got airplay in the UK and attention worldwide.

Born Melesha Katrina O'Garro BEM in 1988 to parents from the Caribbean Isle of St. Kitts, her first foray was into poetry and writing at age six and releasing her first mixtape at age fourteen. As of 2015, she's put out 9 mixtapes. In her words: "I grew up around music. My mum used to play a lot of reggae like Sister Nancy and Bob Marley around the house so basically, when I was around six, I was messing about and doing my own little raps and songs. My family are all rappers and singers anyway so I was always involved in it from a young age."

Mode
Lady Leshurr Lyrics

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Welcome to the intro
Hi, I'm L and you're an insult
My mouth is always in mode
She needs help, they're gettin' involved
We need health I get my minerals
I just rubbed them out, I call them pencils
Watch me go around them like a stencil
I be broken down the instrumental

Bounce
Yeah we got that bounce
Yeah we got that clap
If you wanna talk then come then!
(Cash me ousside [idiot] how bout dat)
'Cause I don't really care about the price of your belt
Or where you live or the size of your house
Even all the money in your ISEP account
'Cause you still got crust at the side of your mouth
Mode

I'm in the mode!
You're in the mood
I'm not the one
So don't get rude
Bars got bare that's nude
Gal a get cooked like food
Chicken head gal get skewed
I'm not that dude
Mode mode mode
I'm in the mode mode mode
Mode mode mode
It's peak when I'm in my
(Mode mode mode)
I'm in the mode mode mode
Mode mode mode mode mode mode
Yes I'm in the mode mode mode
Mode mode mode mode mode mode

Switch up the mode pon dem like
One time for the real man
Two times for the gal
They come like Obama
Becah every day Michelle
Girl ya gonna need a doctor
'Cause the flow's unwell
We leave them in hospital
They left the scene, Mr. Patel
Switch up the flow real quick hella-hella
I will leave a mark on your skin like a henna
Give me the mic and I will tear it up acapella
I be spinning rappers heads around like a propella
Open up my mind, it will open like an umbrella
Spit a lyric, guarantee I'll be taking your fella
I be at the top and you fuckwits are in the cellar
Don't give me the beat until I
Tell ya when to change the
Mode

I'm in my mode, yeah
I'm in my mode
Me in a mode
Yes I'm in my mode
Leave me alone
Don't bother ringing up my phone
It's on aeroplane mode
I don't know why they are trying me
Sick of them gal and the rivalry
They be all in my face being nice to me
But secretly they've been despising me

'Cause I'm in my mode, whoa
Yes I'm in my mode, whey
You dunknow the mode, whoa
I stay with the mode, whey

Mode

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lady Leshurr's song "Mode" reflect her confidence and assertiveness as an artist. In the intro, she establishes herself as someone who is unbothered by insults and constantly in "mode." She dismisses the superficial aspects of others' lives, such as their wealth or appearance, and focuses on her own skills and creativity.

She asserts her dominance in the rap game, stating that she is not the one to mess with and that her bars are explicit and raw. She uses metaphors to describe her impact, claiming that she will leave a mark on her opponents just like henna on skin. Lady Leshurr also highlights the hypocrisy of people who pretend to be nice but secretly despise her success.

The chorus, "I'm in my mode," serves as a rallying cry, suggesting that Lady Leshurr is fully immersed in her artistic zone, ready to take on any challenges that come her way. The song exudes a sense of power and self-assurance, emphasizing Lady Leshurr's dedication to her craft and her refusal to be deterred by negativity or rivalry.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the intro
I'm introducing myself and this song

Hi, I'm L and you're an insult
I'm Lady Leshurr and you're insignificant and offensive

My mouth is always in mode
I always have something to say, I'm always ready

She needs help, they're gettin' involved
I see someone in need and others are stepping in to help

We need health I get my minerals
We need to take care of ourselves and acquire essential nutrients

I just rubbed them out, I call them pencils
I got rid of the negative entities, I refer to them as insignificant

Watch me go around them like a stencil
Observe as I maneuver skillfully around obstacles just like using a stencil

I be broken down the instrumental
I excel in breaking down and analyzing the instrumental of a song

Bounce
We have energy and liveliness

Yeah we got that bounce
Yes, we possess that energy and liveliness

Yeah we got that clap
Yes, we have that rhythmic applause

If you wanna talk then come then! (Cash me ousside [idiot] how bout dat)
If you have something to say, then confront me directly!

'Cause I don't really care about the price of your belt
The value of your material possessions does not concern me

Or where you live or the size of your house
Your residence and the dimensions of your dwelling are irrelevant to me

Even all the money in your ISEP account
Even if you have a lot of money in your account, it doesn't matter to me

'Cause you still got crust at the side of your mouth
Because you still have visible dirt on the side of your mouth, your appearance isn't appealing

I'm in the mode!
I am fully engaged and focused!

You're in the mood
You are feeling a certain way

I'm not the one
I'm not the person you should mess with

So don't get rude
Don't act disrespectful

Bars got bare that's nude
The bars I have are stripped down and exposed, revealing the truth

Gal a get cooked like food
Girls will get overwhelmed or defeated like cooked food

Chicken head gal get skewed
Silly and foolish girls will be made fun of or ridiculed

I'm not that dude
I am not that person, I'm different

Switch up the mode pon dem like
I'm changing the mode/style on them suddenly

One time for the real man
I'm giving credit to the authentic men out there

Two times for the gal
I'm showing appreciation for the ladies

They come like Obama
They appear with confidence and power, just like Obama

Becah every day Michelle
Because they are supported by strong and influential partners, just like Michelle Obama

Girl ya gonna need a doctor
Girl, you're going to need assistance or help

'Cause the flow's unwell
Because my flow is so sick and impressive

We leave them in hospital
We leave them in a state of defeat, metaphorically sending them to the hospital

They left the scene, Mr. Patel
They ran away from the situation, just like how Mr. Patel left the scene

Switch up the flow real quick hella-hella
I rapidly change and adapt my rap flow

I will leave a mark on your skin like a henna
I will have a lasting impact on you, like a henna tattoo on the skin

Give me the mic and I will tear it up acapella
Give me the microphone and I will impressively perform without instrumental accompaniment

I be spinning rappers heads around like a propella
I am causing confusion and disorientation among other rappers, just like a spinning propeller

Open up my mind, it will open like an umbrella
When I expand my thoughts, it opens up freely, like an umbrella

Spit a lyric, guarantee I'll be taking your fella
When I rap a verse, I can confidently say that I will attract and steal your boyfriend

I be at the top and you fuckwits are in the cellar
I am at the height of success while you fools are far behind, at the bottom

Don't give me the beat until I
Don't start the instrumental until I

Tell ya when to change the
Prompt you when to alter the

I'm in my mode, yeah
I am fully immersed in my state of mind, yes

Me in a mode
I am in my element

Yes I'm in my mode
Indeed, I am fully concentrated in my mindset

Leave me alone
Stop bothering me, give me space

Don't bother ringing up my phone
Don't even attempt to call or text me

It's on aeroplane mode
My phone is set to airplane mode, meaning I'm disconnected and not available

I don't know why they are trying me
I can't understand why they are testing me

Sick of them gal and the rivalry
I'm fed up with those girls and their competition

They be all in my face being nice to me
They act friendly and cordial to my face

But secretly they've been despising me
However, deep down, they have been hating and resenting me

You dunknow the mode, whoa
You don't know about the state of mind and attitude, whoa

Yes I'm in my mode, whey
Certainly, I am in my focused state, whey

Mode mode mode
I am fully immersed in my mindset

I'm in the mode mode mode
I am completely concentrated and focused in my state of mind

Mode mode mode
I am fully engaged, committed, and attentive

It's peak when I'm in my
It's at the highest level when I'm fully concentrated in my

(Mode mode mode)
(Fully immersed state of mind)

I'm in the mode mode mode
I am completely dedicated, locked in, and engaged

Mode mode mode mode mode mode
I am fully encompassed and absorbed in my mindset

Yes I'm in the mode mode mode
Indeed, I am in my fully concentrated state, mode

Mode mode mode mode mode mode
I am absorbed and locked in, mode mode mode mode mode mode

Switch up the mode pon dem like
I am abruptly changing the style or mindset on them, similar to

One time for the real man
I'm recognizing and showing respect for the authentic and genuine men

Two times for the gal
I'm giving appreciation to the ladies

They come like Obama
They approach with confidence and power, just like Obama

Becah every day Michelle
Because they have strong and influential partners, just like Michelle Obama

Girl ya gonna need a doctor
Girl, you will require medical assistance

'Cause the flow's unwell
Because my flow is so sick and impressive

We leave them in hospital
We leave them in a state of defeat, metaphorically sending them to the hospital

They left the scene, Mr. Patel
They escaped from the situation, similar to how Mr. Patel left the scene

Switch up the flow real quick hella-hella
I rapidly change and adapt my rap flow

I will leave a mark on your skin like a henna
I will make a lasting impression on you, similar to a henna tattoo

Give me the mic and I will tear it up acapella
Give me the microphone and I will impressively perform without instrumental accompaniment

I be spinning rappers heads around like a propella
I am causing confusion and disorientation among other rappers, similar to a spinning propeller

Open up my mind, it will open like an umbrella
When I expand my thoughts, they open up freely, like an umbrella

Spit a lyric, guarantee I'll be taking your fella
When I rap a verse, I can confidently say that I will attract and steal your boyfriend

I be at the top and you fuckwits are in the cellar
I am at the height of success while you fools are far behind, at the bottom

Don't give me the beat until I
Wait until I direct you to start the instrumental

Tell ya when to change the
Inform you when to alter the

I'm in my mode, yeah
I am completely present in my state of mind, yes

I'm in my mode
I am focused and committed

Me in a mode
I am in my element

Yes I'm in my mode
Certainly, I am fully concentrated in my mindset