Vossi Bop
Stormzy Lyrics

Merky-ky-ky-ky
Introducing himself with his signature phrase

Like my bruddas don't dab, we just Vossi bop
He and his friends dance to 'Vossi bop' instead of 'dab.'

I tell your girl to link me at the coffee shop
He asks someone's girlfriend to meet him at a coffee shop.

Gettin' freaky in the sheets, we're takin' body shots
He is having sex and taking shots in bed.

Then I finish with a facial just to top it off (ayy)
He ejaculates on his partner's face to finish the sexual act.

You ain't got a clue, let's be honest
He challenges someone's understanding of a situation and invites honesty.

I had a couple seeds, I made a forest
He metaphorically states that he has turned a few small things into something big.

I put in the work and take the profit
He says he works hard to earn money.

Lookin' at my girl like 'What a goddess' (thank God)
He admires his girlfriend and thanks God for her.

Rule number two, don't make the promise
A general statement about not making promises that cannot be kept.

If you can't keep the deal then just be honest (just be honest)
He advises honesty if someone cannot keep their promise.

I could never die, I'm Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris)
He is invoking Chuck Norris' perceived immortality to say that he cannot die.

Fuck the government and fuck Boris (yeah)
He expresses his dissatisfaction with the government and Boris Johnson.

I'm a villain, killin' when I'm barrin'
He portrays himself as a villain in his music.

Brothers in the hood just like the movie that I star in
He has people in the 'hood' who support him like extras in a movie.

Servicin' my whip, I phoned the boss to bring my car in
He calls to have his car serviced.

I could probably take your chick, but I just wouldn't 'cause she's jarrin', oh
He could potentially take someone's girlfriend but chooses not to because she is unattractive.

I got the sauce (sauce), don't know what you thought (thoughts)
He has confidence and a unique style.

Catch me up in the snow in my sliders and my shorts (shorts)
He wears sliders and shorts in the snow.

Chicks tryna get my brother Flipz to share his thoughts
Women are interested in his friend Flipz.

I think he's tryna tell me I should tell her he don't talk
His friend is indicating that he wants to avoid conversation with these women.

I don't fuck with her
He does not associate with a particular person.

Yeah, I used to hit it but you're stuck with her
He had a sexual relationship with someone, but they are now in a relationship with someone else.

Man, I wouldn't even try my luck with her
He would not pursue a relationship with that person again.

Gyal say I'm bougie (word), way too exclusive (word)
Women consider him to be high maintenance and exclusive.

Chillin' in Dubai know I get it all inclusive (word)
He relaxes in Dubai and enjoys all-inclusive services.

Now may I ask if you can find it in your spirit (yeah)
He is asking for the listener's understanding.

To leave us all alone and go and mind your fuckin' business
He asks for people to stay out of his private life.

Lookin' in the mirror sayin', 'Mikey, you're the illest' (yeah)
He has confidence in himself and acknowledges his own talent.

When I'm James Bond, tryna live my movie like I'm Idris
He is living his life like a movie and referencing actors James Bond and Idris Elba.

So we telling 'em look
He is now addressing the listener directly.

My bruddas don't dab, we just Vossi bop (ayy)
He and his friends prefer the 'Vossi bop' dance over the popular 'dab' dance.

Gettin' freaky in the sheets, we're takin' body shots (ayy)
He is having sex and taking shots in bed.

So much Vossi I might open up a Vossi shop
He likes the 'Vossi bop' so much that he wants to open a business selling it.

Mummy sayin' that I need to get some sleep
His mother tells him he needs to rest.

All this flyin' overseas is always fuckin' up my body clock
Travelling to other time zones is affecting his sleep schedule.

And all this stress has got me wrackin' at my brain (ayy, ayy)
He is experiencing stress that is affecting his mental health.

So tell these likkle fishes back up off my name (ayy, ayy)
He wants people to stop gossiping about him.

I ain't gotta be a rapper with a chain
He doesn't need to wear chains to be a successful rapper.

Cah the rules are kinda different when you're baddin' up the game (straight)
As a successful person, he doesn't have to follow the same rules as others.

Badin' up the game, bad it up again (yeah)
He is dominating the music industry and will continue to do so.

Had 'em up before, have 'em up again (yeah)
He has been successful before and will continue to be successful.

Fake bruddas, man, your mandem will pretend (yeah)
He calls out people who act like they support him but are fake friends.

Pussy by himself, he's battlin' with his friends
He describes another person who is isolated and fighting with his own friends.

Aww, you man are so insecure, man, it's a joke (man, it's a joke)
He mocks the insecurities of the people he is addressing.

I need a Ballon D'or, 'cause I'm the GOAT (still the GOAT)
He wants to win a Ballon D'or award and considers himself to be the greatest of all time.

If you believe in your source then raise a toast (raise a toast)
He encourages people to celebrate their own success and believe in themselves.

These are some genius thoughts so make the most
He believes his thoughts are intelligent and valuable.

Told her 'Save me some'
He asks someone to save him some of something.

I need all the homage, could you pay me some?
He wants people to acknowledge and respect his success.

Man a droppin' bangers on your baby mums
He has been successful in producing popular music that appeals to young mothers.

Gyals say I'm rude (word), they wanna see me nude (word)
Women think he is rude and want to see him naked.

My name stiff chocolate, I got nothing left to prove
He is satisfied with his success and doesn't feel like he needs to prove himself anymore.

I got holes in my lapel, rubbin' shoulders with your girl
He has holes in his blazer and is flirting with someone's girlfriend.

Which one of, said that I would go to jail? (wah?)
He asks who said that he would go to jail.

Well, I guess you have to hold a L
He is saying that the person who made that prediction was wrong and should accept the loss, or 'L.'

Tell 'em 'This is London city, we the hottest in the world'
He declares London to be the most important and influential city in the world.

What we tellin' 'em? Look
He continues to address the listener directly and asks them to pay attention.