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Skepta & Chipmunk Lyrics

They say 'Skepta, you must get loads of girls'
People often assume that I attract a lot of female attention

The music's picked up now
My music career has gained momentum

Tell em like J2k, nah, it's all switched up now
It's not the same as before, things have changed

She thinks that if she talks to me they'll call
She believes that others will label her a groupie if she interacts with me

Her a groupie behind her back now
They will gossip about her being a groupie when she's not around

So she stands far but close enough for her pictures
She maintains a distant but strategic position to capture photos with me in the background

To have me in the background
To show that she has been near me

I'm kinda used to it now
I have become accustomed to this behavior

They say it's all part and parcel
They claim that dealing with this is just a normal part of fame

And if it's this much for me
If I experience this level of attention and scrutiny

Imagine what's it's like for Curtis and Marshall
It must be even more intense for artists like 50 Cent and Eminem

I wanna go hard
I want to put in maximum effort

But my body keeps telling me to take it easy
However, my physical well-being advises me to take breaks and relax

So I sit here watching a DVD logo bounce around the TV
Instead, I find myself idly sitting and observing the bouncing DVD logo on the screen

My life ended ages ago, now it's all a dream
I feel like my previous life has ended, and my current reality feels surreal

Sitting here, thinking how this thing all started
Reflecting on the beginnings of my journey

From What D'Ya Mean, What D'Ya Mean
Starting from my earlier track 'What D'Ya Mean'

Now that I'm getting that paper I heard a couple man want me dead
Now that I am becoming financially successful, I have heard that some people desire my demise

So I went out bought a Gucci hat and put money on my own head
To counter this threat, I purchased an expensive accessory and figuratively placed a bounty on myself

I forever hear people talking like I don't know about street
People frequently underestimate my knowledge and understanding of the streets

Fake gangstas must think I spent my music money on chocolate and sweets
Those who pretend to be street-oriented assume that I spend my music earnings on frivolous items

You're looking for beef in London? Nah it's not hard to find it
If you are seeking confrontations in London, you will easily encounter them

But I'm not scared of a gun, it's all about the man behind it
However, I am not intimidated by firearms; the real threat lies with the person wielding it

You wanna make it big
You aspire to achieve significant success

You think you like what you see
You believe that the fame and lifestyle you observed are appealing

You saw me go from the bottom to the top
You witnessed my rise from a low point to a position of success

Now you wanna be me
Now you desire to be in my position

This famous life make people wanna wish they were 6 feet under
The pressures and challenges of fame sometimes make individuals contemplate wanting to be dead

But not me
However, I do not feel that way

See when I made it big
Because when I achieved significant success

I just wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger
I have regrets and wish I possessed my current knowledge and understanding earlier in life

Truss
Believe me

Sometimes I think that I think too much
I often believe that I overanalyze things

I start thinking about thinking
I get caught up in thoughts about the process of thinking itself

Then I start to get paranoid
This eventually leads to feelings of paranoia

I think my windows need tinting
I even suspect that my windows should be darker for more privacy

They say why work all this time
Some people question why I devote so much effort into my career

To get famous Joseph
Striving for fame, Joseph (referring to himself)

Just to wear sunglasses
Only to wear sunglasses as a means of avoiding attention

Cause you don't wanna get noticed
Because I prefer not to stand out

Once in a while I take em off
Occasionally, I remove the sunglasses

And I'm like 'arrr, that's too bright'
But then I become overwhelmed by the brightness of reality

Because I sleep all day then I wake up at night
Due to my nighttime activities, I have a nocturnal sleep schedule

Then I phone my girl, see if she wants to link
Afterwards, I call my girlfriend and inquire if she wants to meet up

She said she got work in the morning
However, she informs me that she has work early the next day

So what do I do, I go out for a drink
In response, I decide to go out and have a drink

I spend all my time in clubs
I allocate most of my time to being in clubs

It's starting to feel like home
These club settings are beginning to feel like my comfort zone

I don't wanna sit in the VIP but sometimes I just wanna be left alone
While I do not necessarily desire VIP treatment, occasionally I simply want to be alone

I hate when I'm in a bad mood and I see all my supporters vibes'n
It upsets me when I am in a negative mood and witness my fans enjoying themselves

And I apologies to anyone I've taking a pic with when I weren't smiling
I want to apologize to anyone who has taken a photo with me when I was not smiling

They say 'don't you remember me I met you at Party In The Park'
People often approach me, claiming they have met me at various events

Babe, I can't even where I parked my car in the car park
However, I struggle to recall where I have parked my car even in a car park

Now she hates me and every time she hears my song she's changing the station
Now that woman dislikes me, and whenever she hears one of my songs, she switches to a different radio station

I swear the human brain weren't designed to deal with all this information
I genuinely believe that the human brain is not equipped to handle all the information that comes with fame

Listen tomorrow isn't promised to us so
It's important to understand that tomorrow is not guaranteed

You have to enjoy today
Therefore, it is vital to appreciate and enjoy the present moment

Cause the game is like a box of roses
Because the music industry is like a box of roses

Cause when they're done with the chocolate
Once the desirable parts (represented by the chocolate) are consumed

The wrapper gets thrown away
The remaining packaging (represented by the wrapper) is discarded

When you're shooting for your targets
When you are striving to achieve your goals

And it's making you a target
But in the process, it also makes you vulnerable and subject to criticism

You die before you live, I wish you warned me when I started
The pressures and challenges of fame can feel suffocating, and I wish someone had cautioned me about it from the beginning

We're going full hearted, R.I.P the half wits
We are fully committed and dedicated, leaving behind those who lack intelligence or understanding

Cause now we're 6 feet under the top spot fuck a casket
We have surpassed everyone's expectations and reached the pinnacle of success, neglecting the need for a traditional celebration

Bastards, don't we make the lifestyle look appealing
We make the glamorous lifestyle associated with fame seem attractive

Independent names and chains
As independent artists, we have established our names and acquired valuable accessories

Skepta are we dreaming?
Skepta, are we living in a dream?

Nobody could season, this track couldn't reach him
No one could criticize me or find fault with this song

Cause now I'm on the other side of that glass ceiling
Because I have broken through the barriers that prevented my progress

The underdogs are off the leash
Those who were previously underestimated are now showing their true potential

Eh Joseph, pass the muzzles and the leads
Hey Joseph, hand over the tools of control and power

The games full of demons, let's get this arm house on
The music industry is filled with deceptive and malicious individuals, so it's time to take action

Everyone wants handouts but I ain't stretch Armstrong
Everyone desires favors and assistance, but I refuse to be excessively accommodating

We've come so far as emcee's
As emcees, we have made significant progress and achieved success

Round of applause or bust it off just make it clap please
Give us recognition and acknowledgment, or else we will forcefully demand it

I'm so past just trying to be the favourite
I have moved beyond merely seeking popularity

You're nobody until you got some haters
You are considered insignificant until you have people who oppose or dislike you