His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released on 24 February 2017, and was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart and won British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards. In 2019, Stormzy achieved his first UK number-one single with "Vossi Bop" and his headline appearance at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival was widely praised; he wore a Union Jack stab vest designed by Banksy, in light of the rise in knife crime in London. His second album, Heavy Is the Head, was released on 13 December 2019. On 22 September 2022, Stormzy released the single "Mel Made Me Do It" accompanied by an 11-minute music video featuring popular artists, actors and sports figures such as Usain Bolt and José Mourinho. He returned to social media on 12 October 2022 to announce his third album This Is What I Mean, which was recorded on Osea Island in England. It was released on 25 November 2022. The first single to be released was titled "Hide & Seek" on 14 October 2022.
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. was born on 26 July 1993 in Croydon, London. His mother is Ghanaian, his father was a taxi driver and he is a cousin of rapper Nadia Rose. He grew up in South Norwood, London, with his mother, brother, and two sisters. Stormzy did not come from a particularly musical household, although he liked music. He attended Stanley Tech South Norwood. He began rapping at the age of 11 and would clash with older rappers at his local youth club.
Bad Blood
Stormzy Lyrics
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(Just keep holdin' on)
(Guess there ain't no way)
(I guess there ain't no other way)
I ain't gonna lie, you been goin' hard
And you shine bright, you could glow in dark
Side by side like it's Noah's ark
Maybe if you came in with a lower guard
Maybe if we got off to a slower start
We didn't even grow apart
We just fell apart, that's the saddest part
And I had your heart, that's the maddest part
And then I go and sabotage
Then it fell down like an avalanche
Comin' like a nigga never had a chance
'Cause by now usually the bus stops
But when you love that much it's never love lost
It still cuts deep, but it's mad love
'Cause when you had it that good it's never bad blood
News and the blogs and the sites never bother us
Oh, please, girl, it's obvious
I love you out loud, nah, it's never been anonymous
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
We used to ride or die, you and I, just the two of us
Had pride and it ruined us
It came at cost, but the odds never bothered us
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
And lovin' you was easy 'cause you're beautiful
Smile, girl, is this a wedding or a funeral?
Maybe I'm just delusional
Never mind, just the usual
All the mountains I'll move for you
Baby, there is nothin' I won't do for you
News and the blogs and the sites never bother us
Oh, please, girl, it's obvious
I love you out loud, nah, it's never been anonymous
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
We used to ride or die, you and I, just the two of us
Had pride and it ruined us
It came at cost, but the odds never bothered us
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
Head high but we waist deep
We're basically livin' on the same street
I could still slide 'round on a late creep
All we've done is fuck, it's been a great week
Girl, we make love just to make peace
Girl, we make love like we hate sleep
I'll do anything for you 'cause you're my main squeeze
Anything for you because you stayed G
Our promises, I promised that I will keep
And it still cuts deep but it's mad love
'Cause when you had it that good it's never bad blood
News and the blogs and the sites never bother us
Oh, please, girl, it's obvious
I love you out loud, nah, it's never been anonymous
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
We used to ride or die, you and I, just the two of us
Had pride and it ruined us
It came at cost, but the odds never bothered us
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
Just keep holdin' on
Just keep holdin' on
I guess there ain't no way
I guess there ain't no other way
News and the blogs and the sites never bother us
Oh, please, girl, it's obvious
I love you out loud, nah, it's never been anonymous
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
We used to ride or die, you and I, just the two of us
Had pride and it ruined us
It came at cost, but the odds never bothered us
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious (oh, hold on)
It still cuts deep but it's mad love
'Cause when you had it that good it's never bad blood
The lyrics of Stormzy's "Bad Blood" seem to be an apology to a former lover. He expresses regret about the way things ended and how he may have sabotaged the relationship. He acknowledges that they had something special and in hindsight, all the obstacles they faced were worth it because they had a love that was never lost. Despite their pride being a factor in their downfall, he still loves her and is willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It still cuts deep but it's mad love, 'Cause when you had it that good it's never bad blood." This line can be interpreted as his way of saying that even though they have gone through a lot of pain and heartache, they still have a deep love for each other that cannot be tarnished. They may have bad blood between them, but it's still rooted in a deep love for each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bad Blood" speak of a complicated love that is filled with obstacles, pain, and heartache, but is still worth fighting for. Stormzy's confessional and remorseful tone make the song a touching tribute to a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't gonna lie, you been goin' hard
I must admit, you put in a lot of effort
And you shine bright, you could glow in dark
You have a special quality that stands out
Side by side like it's Noah's ark
We were together and committed like in the story of the ark
It should be me by your side 'cause I know your heart
I belong by your side because I understand you deeply
Maybe if you came in with a lower guard
Perhaps if you were more open and vulnerable from the start
Maybe if we got off to a slower start
Perhaps if we took our time to build a foundation
We didn't even grow apart
We didn't drift away from each other
We just fell apart, that's the saddest part
Our relationship ended abruptly, which is very painful
And I had your heart, that's the maddest part
I had your love and affection, but I still messed it up
And then I go and sabotage
I intentionally ruined the relationship
Then it fell down like an avalanche
Everything collapsed quickly and disastrously
Comin' like a nigga never had a chance
It seemed like I never stood a chance to save the relationship
'Cause by now usually the bus stops
Normally, at this point, a relationship would come to an end
But when you love that much it's never love lost
When you love someone deeply, the love doesn't just disappear
It still cuts deep, but it's mad love
The pain is still present, but the love we had is intense
'Cause when you had it that good it's never bad blood
When a relationship was as good as ours, there will never be hatred
News and the blogs and the sites never bother us
We don't care about what the media says about us
Oh, please, girl, it's obvious
It's clear to me and everyone else that I love you
I love you out loud, nah, it's never been anonymous
I'm not hiding my feelings for you, I openly express my love
Can't you tell I love you, girl? It's obvious
Isn't it clear to you that I deeply care for you?
We used to ride or die, you and I, just the two of us
We were loyal to each other and would go through anything together
Had pride and it ruined us
Unfortunately, our egos and stubbornness led to our downfall
It came at cost, but the odds never bothered us
We were willing to take risks and face challenges for each other
Head high but we waist deep
We appear confident, but we are struggling to remain afloat
We're basically livin' on the same street
We still have a strong connection even though we're apart
All we've done is fuck, it's been a great week
Our sexual encounters have been passionate and enjoyable
Girl, we make love just to make peace
We use physical intimacy as a way to resolve our issues
Girl, we make love like we hate sleep
Our lovemaking is intense and energetic
I'll do anything for you 'cause you're my main squeeze
I'll do anything to please you because you're my priority
Anything for you because you stayed G
You've remained loyal and true, which I appreciate
Our promises, I promised that I will keep
I intend to keep my promises to you and make things right
Just keep holdin' on
Keep staying strong and hopeful
I guess there ain't no way
Perhaps there's no solution to our problems
I guess there ain't no other way
Maybe there is only one path for us
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel James Traynor, Michael Orabiyi, Michael Omari Owuo Junior, Neo Jessica Joshua, Ras Kassa Alexander, Richard Olowaranti Isong, Shungudzo Kuyimba
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I wasnt even gonna do one but...
Fuck your bandanas, we dnot see no colours
I want a holiday, I tell 'er pack your luggage
They're like Stormz, why you only doing covers
I'm sitting on some bangers you can go and such your mothers
But for now I might just take a little tune and then I kill it
We're just warming up a second in minute
Got the E.P coming sooner when we're finished
I just dash my boy a drawer 'nd tell him bin it, OH LORD!
I'm the one to get it popping
I just phone my brudda Flips, we'll go and shop it
Another nigga's talking shit, I need a coffin
And we don't care about your taper when its dropping, nigga oh shit
Promoters on the phone, he's got a booky
I got some pagans on the phone, they say they're looking for me
Got your girlfriend on my phone, she's got some pussy for me
I give my little brudda ?? and make him cook it for me
All this talking's gonna get a nigga into beef shit
I'm on my ????? shit
They're talking recky but them niggas haven't seen shit
I've seen them turn some gangstas into pussies, nigga real quick
Real quick, run Stormz, run Stormz
Please Stormz, that nigga's got a gun Stormz
They love Stormz, so if that nigga bun Stormz
They'll come for him, you can put that on my mum boy
Is this the karma
You're talking doe but you can't even bring your son up
They always miss but they just love the fancy run up
Selfies with my bitch, we're taking pictures looking tun up
And yeah, man I gotta put him on, my brudda's waiting for me
I just had a meeting with my man, he told me 'play it for me'
I aint even saying nothing, please just keep on praying for me
Still a couple niggas that still owe a couple favours for me
But we're gonna cash 'em all in when we need it
Heard your songs, they're kinda wack, yeah I don't feel it
They couldn't say it to my face they had to tweet it
Still thinking why they got me on the remix, that's some other shit
You wanted more, I dropped The Second Quarter through
If he needs it, then I've got a year, I'll sort it through
Yeah we're humble, you won't ever know we brought it through
That brudda's thirsty, can we please just get some water through
And 1 litre, 2 litre, 3 litres man he's thirsty
Couple man are old, they're in their thirties
My brudda stabbed me in my back, he done me dirty
And if I'm down my brudda ?? will reimburse me
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Real nigga shit, real nigga shit, yeah
Murky!!