Nobody
Sammy Cotton Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
MC you better look over your shoulder
Yeah you know we on and on, oh well now
Nuff ah dem have come an dem ah try dog we out
Born down pill we are the ruffneck scouts
Music we make to make the crowd jump up
Blend up the ragga metal punk hip-hop
Unity sound killer groove non-stop
In ah fe dis pit only the strong will survive
Strength and power ago keep dem alive
My sound we come to take over
MC you better look over your shoulder
Yeah you know we on and on, oh well now
Skindred we in ah you area
Bring the raucous you know we superior
Yeah you know we on and on
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Come follow me when I'm going just as
I'm someone tha' wouldn't betray ya
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive!
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive!
Some of dem have come and them have try flex with dis
Show dem the ragga punk power, watch dem head twist
Sting like a scorpion buzz like an e
Full force of fist it ago drop plenty!
This is what we want and you have got to know
If you think you're hard star, come and have a go
My sound we come to take over
Mc you better look over your shoulder
Yeah you know we on and on
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Come follow me when I'm goin' just
As someone just jump and land and
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive!
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive!
The song "Nobody" by Skindred is an energetic fusion of ragga, metal, punk, and hip-hop with lyrics that exude strength, power, and unity. The opening lines, "My sound we come to take over, MC you better look over your shoulder," set the tone for the rest of the song, where the band asserts its dominance and warns its competition of their impending glory. The line "Born down pill we are the ruffneck scouts" refers to Newport in South Wales, where the band was formed and known as the "Newport Ruffneck Scarfo."
The chorus repeats the line "Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive" as a metaphor for the band's dominance in the music industry, with the "pit" representing the music scene. The lyrics also speak to the band's desire to create music that makes the crowd "jump up" and "explode and erupt," showcasing their dedication to energizing their audience. The inclusion of the line "This is what we want and you have got to know, if you think you're hard star, come and have a go" highlights the band's confidence in their abilities and their willingness to take on anyone who challenges them.
Overall, "Nobody" by Skindred is a powerful anthem that speaks to the band's dedication to their music, their unity as a group, and their domination of the music scene.
Line by Line Meaning
My sound we come to take over
We are here to dominate with our music
MC you better look over your shoulder
Our music is powerful enough to make other musicians worry about our competition
Yeah you know we on and on, oh well now
Our music will keep going and won't stop
Nuff ah dem have come an dem ah try dog we out
Many others have tried to stop us, but failed
Born down pill we are the ruffneck scouts
We are from a rough area and we are explorers of our music genre
Music we make to make the crowd jump up
Our music is designed to make people dance and get hyped
Crowd get hyped explode and erupt
The energy of our music is so high that it makes the crowd explode with excitement
Blend up the ragga metal punk hip-hop
Our music style is a blend of many different genres
Unity sound killer groove non-stop
Our music creates a sense of unity among its listeners and keeps going without stopping
In ah fe dis pit only the strong will survive
In this music industry, only the strongest artists will survive
Strength and power ago keep dem alive
Artists who have strength and power will survive and thrive
Skindred we in ah you area
We are in your music scene and we are making an impact
Bring the raucous you know we superior
Our music is high energy and we are the best at it
Nobody gets out of dis ya pit alive
This music industry is tough and only the strongest can succeed
Come follow me when I'm going just as
Follow our lead and style in the music industry
I'm someone tha' wouldn't betray ya
We are loyal and won't betray our fans or other artists in the industry
Some of dem have come and them have try flex with dis
Some artists have tried to be better than us, but failed
Show dem the ragga punk power, watch dem head twist
We will showcase our music style and make other artists' heads twist in amazement
Sting like a scorpion buzz like an e
Our music has a bite to it like a scorpion and controls the energy of the crowd like an electric current
Full force of fist it ago drop plenty!
The full force of our music will make people drop to the floor with excitement
This is what we want and you have got to know
We are determined to succeed with our music and want others to know it
If you think you're hard star, come and have a go
If other artists think they are as strong as us, they can try to compete with us
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind