Ms. Dynamite was born and raised in Archway, London, England, to a Scottish mother and a Jamaican father. She grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Though she wanted to become a schoolteacher or social worker, her biggest aspiration was to be a musician. She is the eldest of eleven siblings, one of whom is a grime artist known as Akala.
While working at the radio station RAW FM, Ms. Dynamite was discovered by Richard Forbes at a West End club. After working briefly with the garage act So Solid Crew, she released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for 2002.
2001
Neva Soft
Ms. Dynamite Lyrics
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Take you away now
We're gonna fight into your heart
Original bad gal 'pon the radar
Where the fierce sound boy we not afraid
Eat cheese hot like potato
I'mma high from the anticipation
Best things come to those who have been waiting
So hold on tight cause you can't never run from what you see
Take my advice spirits
Don't fly unless they are free
I've been taking it to the world
(Ayahoo ohh)
Have no fear now
(Ayahoo ohh)
Levitate-tate
No need see me now what's up ya'know
No need see me set thing up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
No need see me now with the style ya'know
No need see me set things up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
None of them can mess with the style no
It's why all of them follow where I go
Got the beat killer you say as I go
And where taking you back like the high top
Come again with the fire I can't stop!
Take you way now
Take you away now
We're gonna fight into your heart
So hold on tight cause you can't never run from what you see
Take my advice
Spirits don't fly unless they are free
I've been taking it to the world
(Ayahoo ohh)
Have no fear now
(Ayahoo ohh)
Levitate-tate
No need see me now what's up ya'know
No need see me set thing up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
No need see me now with the style ya'know
No need see me set things up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
(Ayahoo ohh)
Have no fear now
(Ayahoo ohh)
Levitate-tate
Oh, breathe from it all
Deep in yourself and now let the rhythm take you there
Oh, breathe from it all
Back off the wall
And now let the rhythm take you there
No need see me now what's up ya'know
No need see me set things up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
No need see me now with the style ya'know
No need see me set things up ya'know
No need see me make this rock ya'know
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
(Ayahoo ohh)
Have no fear now
(Ayahoo ohh)
Levitate-tate
Take you way now
Take you away now
We're gonna fight into your heart
In Ms. Dynamite’s song “Neva Soft,” the artist expresses her confidence and fearlessness. In the beginning, the lyrics suggest the idea of taking someone away and fighting into their heart. This reflects Ms. Dynamite's boldness as she does not shy away from going after what she wants. She talks about being an original bad gal, and how she is not afraid of sound boys. The lyrics also highlight her love for cheese and the sense of anticipation she gets from it.
Ms. Dynamite also emphasizes that the best things come to those who wait, and she has been making moves that people do not know about. This suggests that she is focused on her goals and is actively working towards them. As the song progresses, she implores the listeners to hold on tight because they cannot run away from what they see. The artist advises individuals that before soaring high, they should ensure that their spirits are free. She also mentions that she has been taking her music to the world and has no fear.
The lyrics also touch upon the rhythm of the song, suggesting that one should let the rhythm take over their body and dissolve their worries. Overall, the song exudes a sense of confidence, fearlessness, and free-spiritedness.
Line by Line Meaning
Take you away now
I will lead you away from your current state to something else
Take you away now
I will lead you away from your current state to something else
We're gonna fight into your heart
We will fight to get into your heart and captivate you
Original bad gal 'pon the radar
I am a strong, independent woman on everyone's mind
Where the fierce sound boy we not afraid
We are not afraid of the sound boy or the competition
Eat cheese hot like potato
We are enjoying ourselves and our success
I'mma high from the anticipation
I am excited about what's to come
Never know 'bout the moves we've been making
You don't know about the progress we've made
Best things come to those who have been waiting
Good things come to those who have been patient and persistent
So hold on tight cause you can't never run from what you see
Hold on tight because you can't avoid what's coming
Take my advice spirits
Listen to my advice and be inspired
Don't fly unless they are free
Don't move or act until you are ready and able
I've been taking it to the world
I have been making my mark on the world
(Ayahoo ohh)
Music interlude
Have no fear now
Don't be afraid now
Levitate-tate
Rise up and let go of negativity
No need see me now what's up ya'know
You don't need to see me now, you know what's up
No need see me set thing up ya'know
You don't need to see me set things up, you know what's happening
No need see me make this rock ya'know
You don't need to see me make this happen, you know it's happening
But the rhythm never let me down (down)
But the rhythm always supports me
None of them can mess with the style no
No one can compete with my style
It's why all of them follow where I go
That's why everyone follows where I lead
Got the beat killer you say as I go
I have the beat that kills
And where taking you back like the high top
We are taking you back to a classic time
Come again with the fire I can't stop!
I am coming back with a passion that cannot be stopped
Oh, breathe from it all
Take a breath and relax
Deep in yourself and now let the rhythm take you there
Let yourself go and let the beat guide you
Back off the wall
Don't be afraid to let loose
And now let the rhythm take you there
Let the music carry you away
(Ayahoo ohh)
Music interlude
Have no fear now
Don't be afraid now
Levitate-tate
Rise up and let go of negativity
Take you way now
I will lead you away from your current state to something else
Take you away now
I will lead you away from your current state to something else
We're gonna fight into your heart
We will fight to get into your heart and captivate you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@hamzahmusharaf
How am I only hearing this in 2024 wtfffff
@Marvz-jv7yd
Only just heard this, in 2021!!! Jheeze 🥳🥳🥳🥳
@adelphiuniversaltv3351
I want this played at my funeral, I can really relate to what she is saying
@monicabrowne8882
Amazing production. Love it. 😘😍😃😁❤️😇 Boss Track
@BobbyGiggz
The switch up at 0.48 could kill you, JheeZ. The bassline, the backbeat, the mix, oh my god...f*ck it, bring back UKGarage. LOL
@glennthomson591
Bobby Giggz that drop makes me wanna put the nearest person in a headlock 🔥
@glow7698
Too true man.
@ollZYr
This is world class
@japoskillz9550
11 año después sigue sonando igual de bien, que recuerdos en el instituto con este temaaaaa. Grandísimo Mike delinquent 🏆🙏
@cheguemierda
Es una locura este tema es atemporal sin dudas!