Intensive Snare
Plastician feat. Skepta Lyrics
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Lighta
Are ya stupid
Skepta and and Forward
Skepta
Its not you its me
Plasticman
Are ya stupid?
Are you stupid in the nose, bassline in ya nostril
Some chestplate business
More than grime
Rock ya headah
Bassline
Meridian
Ok, FORWARD!
Go on then, go on then
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Are you stupid in the face?
Check the intensive snare,
the hihats, treble and BASS x2
Im gunna keep spittin til genious kicks me off ritz
Might see me with the east side crips
Might see me in a blue car with tints
Might see this monkey in the ghetto
With no trip takin out the garbage
If i hear ya chat breeze
I come to ya ends and cause maximum carnage
Boy betta now this, my names Joseph
My names Skepta, My names Junior
See in school mind used to hit boys with a ruler
They even try to make me hoover
But i' m a badboy from Nigeria
Not said who sure
Joseph, Junior, and the nougah
Big lips, african hooter
Go on then, go on then
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Are you stupid in the face?
Check the intensive snare,
the hihats, treble and BASS
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Are you stupid in the face?
Check the intensive snare,
the hihats, treble and The level im on they want to reach this
Cos when i touch mic im the deepest
Im the strongest, your the weakest
Im on the A list
You' re still strugglin to get up on the C list
Im choppin MC into pieces
Im a badman, you' re a penis
And your whole crew stink like faeces
But now i check the remix
And see the level im on they wanna be on
Cos im a star and i shine like neon
Lyrically gun a man down like Leon
And your a wasteman
See there' s alot of things we cant agree on
You got a big tune, put me on
Im on a badman ting, whats he on?
Drive to ya house in a 4 door ' rion
Draw for the two (?)
Go on then, go on then, go on then
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Are you stupid in the face?
Check the intensive snare,
the hihats, treble and BASS x2
Skepta, Plasticman
More than grime
The hihats treble and bass
All tight crew know bout up in the air
Skepta, picky afro
but you know what?
If you paid your money to see me slew,
Get a refund and drive home safely
Or shut ya mouth and stop cryin like a baby,
Want me to keep on slewin MCs til im eighty
Naw, please dont hate me
Im still gunna save more for the tour
What ya mean you fool,
take off my jacket
Good forgive me you know all the classics
Cos when you compare my thoughts to a mash
I spray like a MAC10, lotta deuce deuce
I made that void there, beg for a truce
You wanted to clash me til i start hurlin abuse
And then realise there' s no use,
Put his tongue thru his own noose (hard to understand this line)
I hold the power like Zeus
I wanna touch mics and dance til it all breaks loose
Go on then
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Are you stupid in the face?
Check the intensive snare,
the hihats, treble and BASS x6
"Intensive Snare" is a rap song by Plastician featuring Skepta. The song features elements of grime, bassline, and hip hop, and showcases the skills of the two renowned British rappers. The song starts with Plastician setting the tone by asking Skepta if he is stupid before Skepta jumps in and takes over with powerful and aggressive lyrics that display his rapping prowess. The song has a catchy beat, and the lyrics are filled with various cultural references and metaphors.
The lyrics of the song use various colloquialisms and slang, making it relatable and resonating with the UK youth. The song also speaks of power and confidence, portraying Skepta as someone who is unmatched musically and fearsome in his presence. The song's hook "Lemme see ya lighters in the air" encourages the crowd to participate and interact while highlighting the aggressive tone of the song.
Overall, "Intensive Snare" is a testament to the distinctive and diverse styles of Plastician and Skepta, who blend different elements of music, creating an entirely new sound that is both powerful and engaging.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on then
Encouragement to start or continue doing something
Lighta
A request to light a lighter
Are ya stupid
A mocking question to ask if someone is foolish
Skepta and and Forward
Reference to Skepta and his music collective 'Boy Better Know' and fellow artist Forward
Skepta
Refers to the artist Skepta
Its not you its me
A cliche breakup phrase, but in this case it has a sarcastic tone as if saying 'It's not me, it's you'
Plasticman
Refers to the producer Plastician
Brup
An exclamation typically used to show frustration or surprise
Are you stupid in the nose, bassline in ya nostril
Asks if someone is foolish enough to have a bassline in their nostrils, which is impossible and nonsensical
Some chestplate business
Reference to a dubstep record label called Chestplate, implying that the music being played is similar to the label's style
More than grime
Refers to the music being played as something more than just grime
Rock ya headah
A request to nod one's head to the beat
Bassline
Refers to a prominent bass sound in the music being played
Meridian
Refers to the area in North London where Skepta grew up and where his music collective was formed
Ok, FORWARD!
Encourages someone to move forward with the music or a task at hand
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
A request to see lighters lifted in the air as a sign of enjoyment or appreciation
Check the intensive snare, the hihats, treble and BASS x2
Indicates that the listener should pay attention to the different components of the music, including the snare drum, high hats, and bass
Im gunna keep spittin til genious kicks me off ritz
Suggests that Skepta will continue rapping until someone or something forces him to stop
Might see me with the east side crips
Refers to a gang called the Crips that originated in Los Angeles and has offshoots in other areas, implying that Skepta may be affiliated with them
Might see me in a blue car with tints
Suggests that Skepta may be driving a blue car with tinted windows
Might see this monkey in the ghetto
Uses the metaphor of a monkey to describe Skepta, implying that he is wild and unpredictable
With no trip takin out the garbage
Suggests that Skepta is taking care of his business in the 'ghetto' and getting rid of things that are no longer needed
If i hear ya chat breeze
Suggests that if Skepta hears someone talking nonsense, he will take action
I come to ya ends and cause maximum carnage
Implies that Skepta will go to someone's neighborhood and create chaos if necessary
Boy betta now this, my names Joseph, My names Skepta, My names Junior
A play on words using Skepta's birth name, Joseph Junior Adenuga
See in school mind used to hit boys with a ruler
A statement about Skepta's behavior in school, possibly indicating that he was a troublemaker
They even try to make me hoover
Suggests that Skepta was punished in school by being tasked with cleaning
But i' m a badboy from Nigeria
Suggests that Skepta has a tough, rebellious personality and is proud of his Nigerian heritage
Not said who sure
Unclear meaning, but could be a play on the phrase 'not sure who said,' implying that Skepta doesn't care what others think of him
Big lips, african hooter
Uses derogatory language to describe Skepta's African features, possibly indicating a sense of pride in his heritage despite discrimination
Lemme see ya lighters in the air, Are you stupid in the face?
Repeating a previous verse
The level im on they want to reach this
Suggests that Skepta is at a high level of skill that others want to achieve
Cos when i touch mic im the deepest
Suggests that Skepta is very skilled when it comes to rapping or performing
Im the strongest, your the weakest
A statement indicating that Skepta is better than others in terms of his skills or abilities
Im on the A list, You' re still strugglin to get up on the C list
A play on words suggesting that Skepta is on the highest level of celebrity or success, while others are still far behind
Im choppin MC into pieces, Im a badman, you' re a penis
Uses violent language to suggest that Skepta is better than other rappers, who he compares to male genitalia
And your whole crew stink like faeces
A put-down of the people who surround the other rapper, implying that they are unappealing and worthless
But now i check the remix
A sudden shift, suggesting that Skepta is re-evaluating the situation
And see the level im on they wanna be on
Repeating a previous line
Cos im a star and i shine like neon
Suggests that Skepta is a celebrity and that he has a bright, attention-getting personality
Lyrically gun a man down like Leon
A reference to the film character Leon from The Professional, suggesting that Skepta can take down others with his lyrics
And your a wasteman
A put-down, implying that the other rapper is unimportant
See there' s alot of things we cant agree on
Suggests that Skepta and the other rapper have disagreements or differences
You got a big tune, put me on
Suggests that Skepta is interested in working with the other rapper if they have a good song
Im on a badman ting, whats he on?
Suggests that Skepta is a 'badman' or tough guy, questioning the other rapper's abilities
Drive to ya house in a 4 door 'rion, Draw for the two (?)
Unclear meaning, possibly referencing a vehicle and a weapon
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Repeating a previous verse
Check the intensive snare, the hihats, treble and BASS x2
Repeating a previous verse
Skepta, Plasticman
Refers to both Skepta and Plastician, indicating that they are involved in the music creation
More than grime
Repeating a previous verse
All tight crew know bout up in the air
Refers to the tight-knit group of people who are familiar with and enjoy this type of music
Skepta, picky afro but you know what?
A play on words using Skepta's name, suggesting that he has a distinctive hairstyle
If you paid your money to see me slew, Get a refund and drive home safely
Suggests that those who came to see Skepta perform are not getting their money's worth and should leave
Or shut ya mouth and stop cryin like a baby, Want me to keep on slewin MCs til im eighty
A put-down of those who complain, implying that Skepta will keep rapping and taking down other MC's for a long time
Naw, please dont hate me
A request not to be disliked or hated
Im still gunna save more for the tour
Suggests that Skepta will keep performing and recording music for his upcoming tour
What ya mean you fool, take off my jacket
A sarcastic response to someone who is not understanding Skepta's lyrics or behavior
Good forgive me you know all the classics
Suggests that Skepta has a deep knowledge of classic music
Cos when you compare my thoughts to a mash
Unclear meaning, but could be referencing Skepta's mindset or style of music
I spray like a MAC10, lotta deuce deuce, I made that void there, beg for a truce
Uses violent language and metaphors to describe the impact Skepta has on his competition
You wanted to clash me til i start hurlin abuse, And then realise there' s no use
Suggests that those who challenge Skepta will face harsh words and insults, but will ultimately fail to defeat him
Put his tongue thru his own noose (hard to understand this line)
Unclear meaning, but could be suggesting that someone who challenges Skepta will harm themselves in the process
I hold the power like Zeus
A comparison to the mythological figure Zeus, implying that Skepta has a god-like power or control
I wanna touch mics and dance til it all breaks loose
Suggests that Skepta wants to continue performing and dancing until everything becomes chaotic
Go on then
Encouragement to continue the performance or task at hand
Lemme see ya lighters in the air
Repeating a previous verse
Check the intensive snare, the hihats, treble and BASS x6
Repeating a previous verse
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xChiLLeD
Mom: What is this horrible music your listening to? Me: Are you stupid in the face?
@muradmuradli2241
Rude asfπ
@kndll855
this comment is ahead of its time, this kinda shit is all you see now
@johanerjoe
@@kndll855 haha didnt understand till i saw the comment was made 8 years ago ! wtf xD
@Azamous
@@kndll855 yep this comment is truly ahead of its time
@andrewwoods629
Trying not to lol at that comment and wake my girlπ
@DeAnthrax
"I'm a bad man, you're a penis!" GREATEST LYRIC EVER.
@peterg9798
Bruh
@barknbulut8754
bro
@rokuthedog
and your whole crew smell like feces