Intensive Snare
Plastician feat. Skepta Lyrics

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