NO CD
Loyle Carner Lyrics

Ay, ay
Introductory phrase with no specific meaning

Oh please, we ain't got no P's
We are broke, we do not have any money

Because we spent all our money on some old CDs
We spent all our money on buying old CDs

It's like
An expression used to introduce a comparison or an example

We sayin'
We are saying

We got some old Jay Zs, couple ODBs
We have some old CDs of Jay Z and ODB

Place 'em up in perfect order 'cause my OCD won't let me keep it
I have OCD and I cannot stand having the CDs in an imperfect order

Well let me keep it
I want to keep it in order

I never speak it
I never talk about my OCD

Keep it a secret
I keep my OCD a secret

It'd be peak if any geezer would hear it and then repeat it
It would be terrible if someone heard it and gossiped about it

So we keep it
We keep it a secret

Keep it out of reach of all the eejits
Keep it out of reach of all the foolish people

If you need it
If you need the CDs

Best believe it, you won't see it
You won't see them because I keep them hidden

Locked up in my room
The CDs are locked up in my room

Deep cocoon, like you're digging in crates
I am in a deep cocoon, like I am digging through old vinyl records

Already done with your digging, so your digging is bait
You have already searched through all the records, so there is nothing left to find

Keeping it straight
Keeping it real and honest

Buzzing 'til late
Staying up late and feeling energized

Sample the greats
Sampling music from great artists

Then we move onto the groove
After sampling, we move onto creating music

Grabbing that sample at eight
Taking a sample at a specific moment in the music

Seconds, luke beckons
Seconds into the song, inspiration comes

Smooth like new weapons
The result is smooth like new weapons

If I do step it
If I take a step forward

True repping with true brethrens
Making true and authentic music with real friends

Ruth, Lou's getting too loose
Ruth is relaxing and letting loose

Look whose crepping all
Look who is creeping in

Tunes through Jimi to Zeppelin
Playing music ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin

Now who reckons, you knew
Who would have guessed it

You're rocking with a master of this
You're listening to a master of this genre of music

Manoeuvre blasts fast 'cause we're hard to resist
Our music is fast-paced and difficult to resist

Blitz like it was vital
Attack like it is important and necessary

Recited my recital
Saying my lines of lyrics

One back in the snapple
Taking a break to drink some Snapple

The snap, the crackle of the vinyl
The sound of the vinyl record

Sweet onto repeat
Playing the music over and over again

Chris is chopping a beat
Chris is creating a beat

Flipping these verses like the burgers on the grill at Bodean's
Changing up the lyrics like flipping burgers at a restaurant

We keep it mean
Our music is edgy and aggressive

Pristine, cleaner than clean
Our music is perfection and pure

Harbour these harmonies
Holding onto these melodies

Like we're speaking to Jean
Just like we are speaking to someone named Jean

Got some old Jay Zs, couple ODBs
We have some old CDs of Jay Z and ODB

'Cause this the rap he brings the pads to the lab
This is the type of rap that he brings to the studio to create and record

The lab is my pad, we're using every session to jam
The studio is my place to work and we use every session to make music

Working on my revolutionary revenue plan
Working on a new and creative way to make money from music

But currently without the green, like a recession in 'Dam
Currently without money, like a recession in Amsterdam

So we scribble on the daily making beats for 'em
We create and produce music every day

Create ancient plastic discs and playlists
Create CDs and playlists like we used to in the past

That your parents used to play with
CDs that your parents would listen to

Quick and very painless
Creating music quickly and easily

Stumbled onto rap, always been sick my very name is
I discovered my talent for rap on accident, but it has always been a part of me

Now I'm quick to leave you brainless
I am quick to outsmart you or to make you speechless

You anus
A derogatory term for someone

You Ignoramus
An even more derogatory term for someone who is ignorant

Just let me say this
I need to say this

Not the greatest - but gimme space kid, I'm set to make it
I am not the best, but give me space because I will make it

So basically we're bringing it back to basics
We are going back to the basics of creating music

Rocking hi-hats and big kicks that are the latest trend
Using the latest popular sounds in our music

It's a statement, but when you put this fashion aside
It is a statement to use the latest sounds, but that is not the most important part of the music

This rap music is a passion of mine, lifeline
Rap music is my passion and it is what keeps me going

'Cause I designed the Illest rhymes
I created the best and most clever lyrics

Chillin', time keeps tickin'
Relaxing, while time keeps passing

But I'm high
I am feeling good

Keep spittin' and flippin' rhythms to vibe, like
Continuing to create music and change up the rhythms

It's like sixteen bars in sixteen minutes
A comparison of the duration of a rap song to the duration of time

I kill it
I am great at it

Extinguish all the fire from the liars and the gimmicks
Putting an end to the fake and unoriginal music that others are creating

Losing spirit
Losing inspiration

Bredders putting cheddar over lyrics
Other rappers are choosing money over good lyrics

Then diminish any vision when they clear it
They then ruin the song when they actually release it

I hear it, it's happening
I hear that this is happening

Moving like they're mannequins
Moving like they are robots or not being creative

Dressed by other brothers
Copying the style of other artists

Hiding under covers with mothers be panicking
Hiding their lack of creativity from their mothers who are worrying

Rambling
Talking for too long without saying anything specific

Gassing like they're Anakin
Talking too much like Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars

But red and blue lights are out of sight
Ignoring the police

On the mic - stop damaging
Stop producing bad music

Your honour and your pride
Your sense of pride and self-respect

I, goner from the side
I am moving away from that type of music and that lifestyle

Never dippin' from the rhythm
Always staying in the rhythm of the music

Flow specific when I rhyme
Being specific and intentional with my lyrics

Sometime tell the flack and back, a slap
Sometimes I have to confront and put down other rappers

To any cracker jack who be slacking his mac
To those who are not producing good music

I'm on the track and in my prime
I am on the right track and am producing good music

Ease your mind if ya hold it
Relax and enjoy the music

Time if you chose it
Use and value your time wisely

Keep your spine straighter then a blind homophobic
Keep your posture straight, regardless of your personal beliefs

Ease your mind - if you hold it
Relax and enjoy the music if you are able to

And keep your spine straight tonight ('night 'night)
Ensure your posture is good while listening to the music

Place 'em up in perfect order 'cause my OCD
I must keep the CDs in perfect order due to my OCD

Got some old Jay Zs, couple ODBs
I have some old CDs of Jay Z and ODB