Dude
Lethal Bizzle & Stormzy Lyrics

Yo
Greetings or hello

Diztortion
Acknowledging the producer of the song

Yeah, man's gonna do this one in one take
I am confident in my ability to record this song perfectly on the first try

You ain't that dude
You are not the person you portray yourself to be

Oh no, no way, how is he still here?
Expressing surprise that the person is still relevant or present

(How is he still here?)
Repeating the sentiment of surprise

I'm like a permanent scar, I just can't disappear
Comparing oneself to a scar, implying that they are a memorable and lasting presence

(Nah man, I can't disappear)
Repeating the sentiment of being unable to disappear

I don't wanna be the king but it seems that it's pretty clear
I do not wish to be viewed as the leader, but it is obvious that I am highly respected

(Yeah, it seems pretty clear, man)
Agreeing with the previous statement

15 summers straight, I ain't never skip a year
I have been present and relevant for 15 years consecutively

Yeah, yeah, so who's really really here?
Questioning who is truly present and relevant in the music scene

Who's in the second league, who's in the top tier?
Asking who is at the top and who is at a lower level

Who's really making a living off these bars?
Asking who is truly financially successful from their music

Who really can afford a video with the cars?
Questioning who has the financial means to produce flashy music videos

Oof, I'm just saying
Expressing that these questions are just observations and opinions

Tell me, who's really living that life?
Asking who is truly living up to the image they portray

It don't make you rich
Having a certain image does not guarantee wealth

Cause you got 2, 2, look at Ice
Even if you have flashy jewelry, it does not necessarily equate to financial success

What you are on the 'Gram
What image you portray on Instagram

In real life you live with your marms
In reality, you live with your parents

You ain't that dude!
You are not who you portray yourself to be

All that money in your hand
Referring to the money in one's possession

Real dons put that money in the bank
Recommending that people save their money in the bank

Trust me we know who you are
Asserting that one's true character is well-known

Trust me, you're not who you are
Implying that the person is not truly who they claim to be

Yeah, on the 'Gram you're a star
Acknowledging that someone is popular on Instagram

But in real life fam, you're a par
In reality, you are not respected or popular

Nah fam, you ain't that dude
Repeating the sentiment that someone is not who they claim to be

I got a British passport but can't get no BRIT
Implying that despite being British, they have not received recognition for their music

(Nah I can't get no BRIT)
Repeating the sentiment of not being recognized with a BRIT award

Fuse had top 5 hits, weren't nominated for shit
Highlighting that Fuse had successful songs, but was still not nominated for awards

(No nomination, ya know)
Acknowledging that they were not nominated

Tryna' keep us hidden, tryna' keep us underground
Implies that the music industry tried to keep them from the mainstream

(Yeah, underground)
Repeating the sentiment of staying underground

Only coverage we get's when London's burning down
The only time they receive coverage or acknowledgment is when something negative occurs

(They don't wanna see another riot)
Implying that coverage is negative and highlights riots in London

I couldn't care about an MC list, I win in real life
Rejecting the idea of caring about an MC list, as they believe successful real life endeavors are more important

(Yeah, I win in real life)
Reiterating that winning in real life is what matters

Quarter of a mil for the Lamborghini, I know that it's nice
Acknowledging the purchase of a Lamborghini

(It's nice ya know, fam)
Admitting that owning a Lamborghini is nice

Five chart hits in a row, big up the fans, they rate me
Acknowledging five consecutive chart hits and thanking the fans for their support

(Big up the fans, Dench Gang, Dench Gang)
Thanking the fans and acknowledging his fan group

Unsuccessful people, they're the ones that hate me
Implying that people who are unsuccessful are the ones who dislike him

(Man got love for me still)
Acknowledging that some people still love him

My big bro Lethal brought me on tour last year
Recognizing Lethal Bizzle's support and mentioning that he was brought on tour

I just sold out mine
Announcing a successful concert or event

I said 'Lethal, how I get a car like that?'
Asking for advice on how to get a car

He said 'trust me, it's all in the mind'
Suggesting that owning a car is achieved through mindset

He said 'Pow 2004' shut down
Remembering a successful song or event from 2004

Leeds Fest 2009
Mentioning a successful festival performance

Like 10 years from it first got played
Referring to a long-lasting and popular song

And it still holds weight after all this time
Implying that the song is still considered successful and relevant

Man can't ever tell me 'bout grime
Asserting authority and knowledge about the grime music genre

I spray bars and my enemies die
Using violent language to express the quality of his music and its effect on enemies

Walk in the rave with a smile on my face
Entering a party or gathering with confidence and joy

Yeah, I do my ting though I've never been signed
As a successful artist, he has never signed with a recording label

You've only got one flow? Ah, never mind
Not impressed by an artist's musical style

Everybody hates so I hate them too
Adopting a negative attitude towards those who dislike him

You wanna talk like you're down for the hype
Someone portrays themselves as being interested or part of the popular trend

But let's be real, fam, you ain't that dude, word
Asserting that the person is not who they portray themselves to be

Dude
A term of address or greeting, or indicating the end of the song

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating sounds or words for emphasis or rhythm

Du du dude
A repetition of the word 'dude' with added sounds

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating sounds or words for emphasis or rhythm