Bronze
Stormzy Lyrics

Ya men are going bronze this year
Stormzy's peers will only achieve a lower level of success this year compared to him, which is symbolized by the color bronze.

On this year, gone this year
Success can be fleeting, and it's important to capitalize on it while it lasts because it can disappear quickly.

Man ah eat rice and stew and
Stormzy is no longer struggling and is able to afford a good meal with some variety.

Man I'm strong this year
Stormzy is confident and successful this year.

Big like John this year
Stormzy feels powerful and influential this year, much like a famous athlete or other celebrity.

Ball like Lebron this year
Stormzy is skilled and talented this year, much like a basketball player like LeBron James.

Stormz got a platinum plaque
Stormzy has achieved massive success, as evidenced by his platinum record.

But you mad I'm getting bronze this year, yeah
Others may be jealous or resentful of Stormzy's success, even if he doesn't achieve the absolute highest level possible.

They wanna buy the flavors that we smoke
Others try to copy and emulate the lifestyle and choices of successful artists like Stormzy, even buying the same products.

I said fuck that, you get free smoke
Stormzy refuses to let others profit off his success and instead gives out his own products for free.

If I say this, they might re-vote
Stormzy is influential and has the power to change people's opinions or make them reconsider their choices.

Why I'm the king of Grime by default
Stormzy is the default leader of the grime music genre because of his success and influence.

Big ego, man can't diss my amigo
Stormzy has a big ego, but his friends and allies are untouchable and cannot be criticized or attacked.

Old school, bad boy like Figo
Stormzy is a classic bad boy type, much like retired football star Luis Figo.

Anywhere the gang go, then we go
Stormzy is loyal to and travels with his friends and associates.

Ayy yo, Big Flipz, hop out the jet first
Stormzy is accompanied by his close friend Big Flipz, who gets off the private jet first.

Man, I'm running to the money 'til my legs hurt
Stormzy is focused on success and will work hard and tirelessly until he achieves it.

And you niggas don't rap, you just network
Stormzy sees some of his peers as more interested in socializing than actually making music.

Name a young MC with my net worth
Stormzy challenges others to find a young rapper with his level of financial success.

Oi, Google lied, they said that I'm 1.5
Stormzy doesn't trust the internet and points out that their estimate of his wealth is inaccurate.

But I made that last night
Stormzy's actual net worth is much higher than what Google claims, as he made a significant amount of money recently.

And money don't make me fried
Stormzy values more than just money and doesn't want it to change who he is as a person.

But they got mad when I said I made a milli off Grime
Others are envious or upset when Stormzy boasts about making a lot of money off of grime music.

These gatekeepers are pricks
Stormzy is critical of industry insiders who try to control who is considered successful or talented.

And you old guys make me sick
Stormzy is frustrated by older individuals who try to stifle the success of young artists like himself.

They just take the P, take the mick
Industry insiders are disrespectful and don't take Stormzy's success seriously.

So, in other words, suck my dick
Stormzy is defiant and tells his critics to leave him alone and stop trying to bring him down.

I phone Crazy T, like yo, Titch
Stormzy calls his friend Crazy T to talk about another rapper, Titch.

You was right about him, he's a bitch
Both Stormzy and Crazy T agree that Titch is not a admirable or respectable person.

Ain't no diss tracks, I just switch
Stormzy isn't interested in starting a feud or writing diss tracks against other artists, instead preferring to distance himself from those he doesn't respect.

Then we move on and get rich
Stormzy and his friends don't let negative experiences or criticism hold them back and continue to focus on success.

She said, "I don't mean to intrude, but I love the smell of your Oud"
Stormzy meets a woman who compliments his choice of cologne, Oud.

I said, "Thanks, baby, yours too"
Stormzy politely and smoothly compliments the woman back.

Big Mike, I'm a real fly dude
Stormzy is confident and stylish, much like a cool and fashion-forward person nicknamed Big Mike.

If I'm in the race, I won't lose
Stormzy is very competitive and determined to be successful, and won't let setbacks hold him back.

When you hit the stage, you get boo'd
Some artists are not well-received by their audience and face negative reactions when they perform.

If I punch your face, I get sued
Stormzy would face legal consequences if he responded to negativity or criticism through violence.

You ain't bad, you're just rude
Just because someone is mean or negative doesn't make them powerful or admirable.

Lamborghini too sporty
Stormzy doesn't want to own or drive a flashy or expensive car like a Lamborghini.

She ain't bad, she just naughty
Stormzy meets a woman who is mischievous or playful, rather than overly aggressive or sexual.

I'ma big man, but I'm not forty
Stormzy is still young and has achieved substantial success at a relatively young age.

Anything that I drop, Top Forty
Stormzy is confident that anything he releases will be successful and make it onto mainstream charts.

Why them boys don't support me?
Stormzy is confused as to why some people in the industry don't want to collaborate or support him.

All them boys are too hatey
Stormzy believes that others are envious and hateful towards him.

I don't know, they just hate me
Stormzy can't explain why he faces so much negativity and criticism, but thinks it's rooted in jealousy.

Over or underrate me
Others either overestimate or underestimate Stormzy's abilities and potential.

Humble them maybe
Stormzy wants to prove his critics wrong and show them that he is capable of even more success and greatness.