Phone Call
Riko Dan Lyrics
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ayo wassup
It's me fam uncle
whats going on king
bruv theres bare man outside your yard you know
there on some mad ting I swear
are you nuts fam
who is it
Ite say no more
I'm driving
fast
I'm on a badman ting no mask
them man the're talking too far
they try come to my yard in cars and bikes
nah I'm on a hype
In Riko Dan's song Phone Call, the lyrics are referring to a phone call conversation between Riko Dan and his uncle. Riko's uncle calls him and informs him that there are a group of men outside of his home and they appear to be up to no good. Riko's response is to go over to his house and confront them, but he does so with a sense of danger as he is "on a badman ting no mask" meaning that he is not afraid to confront them.
The lyrics showcase the rough and dangerous lifestyle that Riko Dan may have lived, where confrontation and violence were often prevalent. It also highlights the loyalty and protection that Riko Dan's family has for him as his uncle was quick to inform him of a potentially dangerous situation.
Overall, the lyrics depict the rough and dangerous lifestyle that Riko Dan may have lived and the strong bond that he had with his family.
Line by Line Meaning
Oi Rik
The caller is addressing Riko Dan.
ayo wassup
The caller is asking Riko Dan what's up or how he's doing.
It's me fam uncle
The caller is identifying himself as a family member or close friend.
whats going on king
The caller is asking Riko Dan what is happening or what is going on.
bruv theres bare man outside your yard you know
The caller is warning Riko Dan that there are many people outside his house.
there on some mad ting I swear
The caller is informing Riko Dan that these people are acting in a wild or dangerous manner.
are you nuts fam
Riko Dan is questioning the sanity or rationality of the situation.
who is it
Riko Dan is asking the caller who these people are.
fam I swear to move from ministry
The caller is expressing seriousness or determination to leave a situation.
Ite say no more
Riko Dan is acknowledging that he understands the gravity of the situation and doesn't need any further explanation.
I'm driving
Riko Dan is indicating that he is on his way to the location.
fast
Riko Dan is implying that he is driving quickly to get there.
I'm on a badman ting no mask
Riko Dan is suggesting that he is prepared for a violent confrontation and does not need to conceal his identity (a mask) because he is fearless.
them man the're talking too far
Riko Dan is dismissing the bravado of the people outside his house by saying they are talking beyond their capabilities or that they are exaggerating.
they try come to my yard in cars and bikes
Riko Dan is accusing the people outside his house of arriving in motorcycles or cars, implying they are not walking or arriving peacefully.
nah I'm on a hype
Riko Dan is indicating that he is fired up and ready to face the situation.
Contributed by Scarlett Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
badboybanton
Big video,nice to see artists trying to send out a positive message
ArtemisFowl5
Wicked original beat and flow. Hope to see more collaborations of these two.
behindyoupunk
BIG BIG BIG Rydiiim!!! Sick vocals, sick track and even sicker video!! I hope all HipHop/Grime lovers sub to you as I have and look forwards to more of this hype!!
alex fanelli
big tune, big flow
bongo
Still holds up
Jamie Jamie
Good track. Good message
Bobby Pec
this is basically a video that every grime artist has wanted to do since day 1 except this time its all good..
danny rowlands
still fuckin love this masterpiece. one of my top ten of uk urban music ever........rtg dv ent
Pringles Tin
Riko had the Yard flow and this more grimey flow when he first joined Roll Deep, check their first couple albums, that was before Skepta blew up.
Louis Gee
oscar winning performance from logan sama haha