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.
Interlude
Stormzy Lyrics
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'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
Did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Imagine if I needed some advice you never gave
Imagine if I end up on a path you've never lived
They say you're here in spirit like I'm meant to let it fade
Life gave me lemons, I can't make it lemonade
Blood on my hands, but for you it's N.F.a
I would've want myself if you never led the way
I would've held your hand if you needed me to pray
Hindsight's a bitch I can't look her in the face
Pain in my heart but I put it in the grave
Pain in my soul but I put it in the grave
Nowhere else to put it, that's the way that I was raised
Would've took a bullet if it meant you could've stayed
Decided overcharged and the price that I paid
Left it (left it) broke that's why I charged to the game
As long as I'm alive, I'll be carrying your name
And never cut you out the frame but
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
Did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same
In "Interlude" by Stormzy, the lyrics capture a complex mix of emotions and reflections on personal struggle and loss. The song starts with the singer questioning who they can turn to for salvation. They acknowledge that someone, perhaps the person they lost, had the power to move mountains, but they feel incapable of the same feat. The lyrics suggest a sense of abandonment and questions whether the person who left had considered the consequences and impact of their departure. The singer acknowledges their selfishness in feeling this way but also admits that they cannot help it.
The following lines delve deeper into the pain and turmoil within the singer. They express a fear that if they were to fall down or face hardships, there would be no one to blame but themselves. They compare letting go of the past to allowing water to flow under the bridge and letting it burn like a flame, indicating a desire to move on, although the pain still haunts them. The lyrics reveal the singer's longing for the presence of the person they lost, emphasizing that the absence is difficult for them to bear, and they have not become numb to the pain.
The mention of blood on hands might symbolize a sense of guilt or responsibility that the singer feels, as if they share a connection or similarity with the person who left. They imagine a scenario where they could have received advice that was never given, or ended up on a path the departed person had never experienced. This emphasizes the void left behind and the missed opportunities for guidance. The lyrics touch upon the concept of spirits and the expectation of letting them fade, yet the singer struggles with this notion. They mention life giving them lemons, but the inability to make lemonade, indicating a difficulty in finding positivity or making the best out of the challenging circumstances.
The lyrics continue to express a deep longing and regret for the absence of the person who left. The mention of blood on hands being "N.F.a" possibly alludes to the fact that the weight of their actions or choices cannot be erased. The singer admits they would have wanted themselves if the departed person had never shown them the way, reflecting a sense of self-worth built through their relationship. They mention the desire to hold the person's hand if they needed to pray, suggesting a longing for connection and unity. The line about hindsight being a "bitch" implies that looking back at the past is painful for the singer, possibly due to regret or missed opportunities. They express a desire to bury their pain and soul, yet feeling trapped by their upbringing and having nowhere else to put it. The singer also reveals a willingness to sacrifice, even taking a bullet, if it meant the person who left could have stayed. The mention of being "overcharged" and "charged to the game" suggests that they have paid a high price for the choices made, but they remain determined to carry the departed person's name and memory.
Overall, "Interlude" explores themes of struggle, loss, guilt, longing, and the complex emotions that arise from a significant absence in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
I feel lost and helpless, and I don't know who to rely on for guidance and support.
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
You were able to overcome great obstacles and achieve amazing things, but I don't possess the same strength and capabilities.
Did you think 'bout that when you left us?
When you departed from this world, did you consider the impact it would have on us? Did you realize the void it would leave behind?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
I understand that it may seem self-centered, but I can't control my overwhelming emotions and longing for your presence.
If I fall down tomorrow then there's no one to blame
If I were to fail or face hardship in the future, I can only hold myself accountable because you're no longer here to guide me.
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
Let's release the past and let it fade away, allowing the pain to consume us like a fiery blaze, symbolizing the intensity of our emotions.
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Your absence is unbearable, and I can't become desensitized to the overwhelming pain it brings.
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same
Metaphorically, I'm responsible for the outcome and consequences of my actions, just as you were during your time.
Imagine if I needed some advice you never gave
Consider the scenario where I require guidance or counsel that you never had the chance to provide me with.
Imagine if I end up on a path you've never lived
Picture the situation where I venture down a path in life that you've never experienced or witnessed before.
They say you're here in spirit like I'm meant to let it fade
Others claim that your presence remains in a spiritual form, suggesting that I should allow it to gradually diminish or fade away.
Life gave me lemons, I can't make it lemonade
Life has presented me with challenges and hardships, but I can't simply turn them into something positive and sweet like lemonade.
Blood on my hands, but for you it's N.F.a
Although there may be metaphorical blood on my hands due to my actions, it holds no consequence or accountability for you anymore.
I would've want myself if you never led the way
If you hadn't guided and influenced me, I wouldn't have become the person I am today, and I wouldn't even recognize or appreciate myself.
I would've held your hand if you needed me to pray
If you required my presence and support during times of prayer or spiritual connection, I would have lovingly and devotedly held your hand.
Hindsight's a bitch I can't look her in the face
With the gift of hindsight, it's painful for me to confront the mistakes or regrets faced in the past.
Pain in my heart but I put it in the grave
Despite the sorrow and anguish residing within my heart, I try to bury those emotions and find some form of closure.
Pain in my soul but I put it in the grave
Although my soul carries profound pain, I attempt to lay it to rest and find solace.
Nowhere else to put it, that's the way that I was raised
I haven't been brought up with the tools or methods to properly handle and express my pain, leaving me with no alternative but to bury it deep within.
Would've took a bullet if it meant you could've stayed
I would have willingly sacrificed my own life if it meant you could have remained with us, emphasizing the profound love and devotion I have for you.
Decided overcharged and the price that I paid
I made choices that had severe consequences and the cost I've paid has been heavy and burdensome.
Left it (left it) broke that's why I charged to the game
I ended up empty-handed and broken, which is why I had to adapt and face the challenges life presented.
As long as I'm alive, I'll be carrying your name
Throughout my life, I will carry your name and legacy, ensuring your memory lives on.
And never cut you out the frame but
I refuse to erase or remove you from my life or memories, but...
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ludwig Goransson, Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@boluwatiferaufu6502
Lyrics:
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
And did you think about that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow, then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same
Imagine if I needed some advice you never gave
Imagine if I end up on a path you've never layed
They say you're here in spirit like a mental effect
Life gave me lemons, I can't make it lemonade
Blood on my hands, but for you it's N.F.A
I would've want myself if you never led the way
I would've hold your hand if you needed me to pray
Hindsight's a ..., I can't look her in the face
Pain in my heart, but I put it in the grave
Pain in my soul, but I put it in the grave
Nowhere else to put it, that's the way that I was raised
Would've took a bullet if it meant you could've stayed
Decided overcharged and the price that I paid
... charger to the game
As long as I'm alive, I'll be carrying your name
And never cut you out the frame
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
And did you think about that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow, then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same
@rheajones9664
Interlude Lyrics
[Chorus]
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
And did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow, then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood on my hands, guess we're one and the same
[Verse]
Imagine if I needed some advice you never gave
Imagine if I end up on a path you've never laid
They say you're here in spirit like I meant to let it fade
Life gave me lemons, I can't make it lemonade
Blood on my hands, but for you, it's N.F.A.
I would've went myself if you never led the way
I would've held your hand if you needed me to pray
Hindsight's a ****, I can't look her in the face
Pain in my heart, but I put it in the grave
Pain in my soul, but I put it in the grave
Nowhere else to put it, that's the way that I was raised
Would've took a bullet if it meant you could've stayed
It's like they overcharged on the price that I paid
Left a ** broke, so I charge it to the game
As long as I'm alive, I'll be carrying your name
They'll never cut you out the frame, but
[Chorus]
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
And did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow, then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood on my hands, guess we're one and the same
@winscho2014
LYRICS:
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
Did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same
Imagine if I needed some advice you never gave
Imagine if I end up on a path you've never lived
They say you're here in spirit like I'm meant to let it fade
Life gave me lemons, I can't make it lemonade
Blood on my hands, but for you it's N.F.a
I would've want myself if you never led the way
I would've held your hand if you needed me to pray
Hindsight's a bitch I can't look her in the face
Pain in my heart but I put it in the grave
Pain in my soul but I put it in the grave
Nowhere else to put it, that's the way that I was raised
Would've took a bullet if it meant you could've stayed
Decided overcharged and the price that I paid
Left it (left it) broke that's why I charged to the game
As long as I'm alive, I'll be carrying your name
And never cut you out the frame but
Who do I turn to when I need saving?
'Cause you moved mountains, I can't do the same
Did you think 'bout that when you left us?
I know it's selfish, but I can't help it
If I fall down tomorrow then there's no one to blame
Water under the bridge, let it burn like a flame
You're not here and it kills me, I'm not numb to the pain
Now there's blood in my hands, guess we're one and the same.
@Shreyes
When I heard stormzy’s voice in the cinema I got goosebumps, it was unreal 🤩
@mojomufolo885
Same
@itsmeitsjakep2410
Same here. Especially mashing it up with Burna Boy's Alone and to the scene they put it in. Beautiful. Such a beautiful scene such a beautiful movie. Such a beautiful tribute.
Dedicated to our friend Chadwick Boseman
#WakandaForever🙅🏿♂️
#RestInPowerChadwick
@MikeyPworLD
The build up and mashup with Alone it was perfect!!!
@samuelsaravanan8227
Great choice from marvel
@Byronic19134
@@MikeyPworLD u have no idea bruh bcuz I waited 2 years for Shuri to become then they wanted to fire her for comments...so when that plays in the movie at the end as Shuri prepares to put it all on the line I was hype af
@clembouli7746
This is so good. Stormzy voice is intense and powerful
@Viperoliver
You can feel shuri’s determination through this song
@marcusgriff9867
this song is deeper and hits different when you have lost a loved one and even not beign on good terms with the ones living.Shout out to Big Man Stormzy.Great voice INNIT
@papasmurf3378z
I saw Wakanda Forever on Thursday night...5 days before the year anniversary of my own brother's passing. This movie, and song, hit me hard.