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.
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Stormzy Lyrics
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It's probably best we found
A fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground
And even though it's cold outside
It's probably best we pray
To lead us from this drought
If your love is my Holy Water
Girl, just let me drown
I guess you got me figured out
We got that champagne love, don't let it fizzle out
I know I brought a world of pain you could've did without
If you was livin' with me then I'd probably get a bigger house
And we standin' by the water, do we drip or drown?
Running 'round circles, bro, just let her walk
Listenin' to Lessons, that's a lesson taught
Second guesses really got you havin' second thoughts
Second thoughts never hurt nobody, everybody has 'em
Give you orgasms, more than you can fathom
Think we missed the touch more than we imagined
If I saw you right now, girl, I wonder what would happen
Orange G-Wagon, you can park up on the drive
I was meant to be there when you startin' up your left
You made your people proud, you're a star in all our eyes
With your apartments in the skies, I scarred you with my lies, then
Karma isn't nice, she said, "I hope he doubles back on you"
When I double back, I never double back to rattle you
Hate to see you leave but I love to see the back of you
I take you out to eat then after that I make a snack of you
I never put my hand on you, still the biggest fan of you
Good for me like collard greens, and runner beans and callaloo
Every single day I close my eyes and try to channel you
Drive through memory lane and then I see you by the avenue but
It's probably best we lay
It's probably best we found
A fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground
And even though it's cold outside (and though it's cold outside, it's probably best we)
It's probably best we pray
Lead us from this drought
If your love is my Holy Water
Girl, just let me drown
And even if you don't, it's fine (and even if you don't, it's fine, it's probably best we)
Holy Water, can I bless you with it?
I ain't spillin' all my truth to try and stress you with it
I was workin' on my flaws to try impress you with it
And you don't believe the growth but yeah, I guess you're with it, right?
'Cause fire with fire just makes flames
And water and water just cause floods
Said you're tired, you're tired of these games
Said you're fine in your corner, and I called bluff
And you ain't gotta lie 'bout the reasons as to why you left
Just know the man I am today is not the guy you met
I give you all the space you need to give you mind a rest
That's the least you deserve, too deep for a verse, my weaknesses hurt
If you ever change your mind, I beg you speak to me first
Was meant to tell the kids about the bees and the birds
Guess I couldn't keep to my word, word
Please, stay
Don't let me go
I know your heart is breakin'
Oh, oh
These days, the kids on their phone
Maybe we're all forsaken, what do I know?
(What do I know? What do I know? What do I know? What do I know?)
(What do I know? What do I know? What do I know? What do I know?)
It's probably best we lay
It's probably best we found
A fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground
And even though it's cold outside
It's probably best we pray
To lead us from this drought
If your love is my Holy Water
Girl, just let me
And even if you don't, it's fine
It's probably best we lay
It's probably best we found
A fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground
Burn us to the ground
I can't put out the fire
(It's probably best we lay, it's probably best we found)
(This fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground)
I can't put out the fire (burn us to the ground, the ground)
I can't put out the fire
My pride gon' let me burn us to the ground
I can't put out the fire
I'm gettin' tired, pour me water (pour me water)
I can't put out the fire
My pride gon' let me burn us to the ground, oh, no
I can't put out the fire
I'm gettin' tired, pour me water (pour me water)
Pour me (pour me)
Pour me water (pour me water)
Pour me more of it (pour me more of it)
Take no caution (take no caution)
Give me everything (give me everything)
Pour me water (pour me water)
Pour me more of it (pour me more of it)
I take no caution (take no caution)
(Give me everything)
Right now, I'm fallin' (oh-oh)
Out in the open (oh-oh)
All of my (?) (oh-oh)
Is not the way you are
Right now, I'm fallin' (oh-oh)
Pour me water (pour me water)
Pour me more of it (pour me more of it)
Take no caution (take no caution)
Give me everything (give me everything)
Pour me water (pour me water)
Pour me more of it (pour me more of it)
Take no caution (take no caution)
(Give me everything)
Pour me water (ooh-ooh)
Pour me more of it (ooh-ooh)
Take no caution (ooh-ooh)
Give me everything (ooh-ooh)
Pour me water (ooh-ooh)
Pour me more of it (ooh-ooh)
Take no caution (ooh-ooh)
Give me everything (ooh-ooh)
Tu-la-da-dadum, tu-dum
Tu-la-da-dadum, tu-dum
Tu-la-da-dadum, tu-dum
Tu-la-da-dadum, tu-dum
In the song "Fire + Water", Stormzy speaks about a failed relationship and his confusion as to whether it's best to stay together or part ways. He acknowledges the difficulties they've faced and the pain he's caused, expressing regret for his past actions. Stormzy refers to the relationship as a "perfect match," yet notes that a fire from this match is needed to destroy it completely. He acknowledges the coldness in their relationship, and he asks for guidance out of this figurative drought. Stormzy metaphorically compares his partner's love to holy water and tells her he's willing to drown in it. In conclusion, he tells his partner that it's probably best to lay the relationship to rest and acknowledges that even if she doesn't want this, he will accept it.
Stormzy's lyrics are filled with the raw emotions that accompany a failed relationship. The song is introspective and portrays a man struggling with the end of his romantic relationship. The composition of the song features a piano, creating a somber mood, and Stormzy's delivery is filled with sadness and regret. The song explores themes of confusion, longing, and acceptance, which are relatable to anyone who has undergone the painful end of a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's probably best we lay
It's probably best if we take a break
It's probably best we found
It's probably for the best that we're no longer together
A fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground
Our perfect relationship has turned into a destructive force that will consume us
And even though it's cold outside
Even though things aren't going well
It's probably best we pray
It's probably best we ask for divine help
To lead us from this drought
To help us overcome our difficulties and troubles
If your love is my Holy Water
If your love is what sustains me
Girl, just let me drown
Girl, let me indulge in your love until it consumes me completely
And even if you don't, it's fine
And even if you don't love me, it's alright
I guess you got me figured out
I assume you understand me
We got that champagne love, don't let it fizzle out
Our special love is like champagne, let's not let it lose its spark
I know I brought a world of pain you could've did without
I know I hurt you deeply, unnecessarily
If you was livin' with me then I'd probably get a bigger house
If you were still with me, I would probably have a better life
And we standin' by the water, do we drip or drown?
We're standing by the water, but are we going to sink or swim?
Running 'round circles, bro, just let her walk
Stop trying to chase after her and let her walk away
Listenin' to Lessons, that's a lesson taught
Learning from past mistakes is a valuable lesson
Second guesses really got you havin' second thoughts
Doubting yourself and your choices leads to uncertainty
Second thoughts never hurt nobody, everybody has 'em
Having doubts is normal and doesn't necessarily cause harm
Give you orgasms, more than you can fathom
I can satisfy you beyond your wildest dreams
Think we missed the touch more than we imagined
We miss each other more than we expected
If I saw you right now, girl, I wonder what would happen
I wonder what would happen if I saw you right now
Orange G-Wagon, you can park up on the drive
An orange G-Wagon car can park in the driveway
I was meant to be there when you startin' up your left
I was supposed to be there for you when you started a new chapter in your life
You made your people proud, you're a star in all our eyes
You have achieved great success, and we're all proud of you
With your apartments in the skies, I scarred you with my lies, then
You built a successful life, while I hurt you with my dishonesty
Karma isn't nice, she said, "I hope he doubles back on you"
The universe has a way of balancing out the bad things we do, and hopefully, it will affect me
When I double back, I never double back to rattle you
When I come back, it's not to hurt you
Hate to see you leave but I love to see the back of you
I don't want you to go, but if you do, I'd rather not see you leave
I take you out to eat then after that I make a snack of you
I enjoy spending time with you and then enjoying your company in a more intimate way
I never put my hand on you, still the biggest fan of you
I never physically abused you and I still support and admire you
Every single day I close my eyes and try to channel you
I think about you every day and try to connect with you on some level
Drive through memory lane and then I see you by the avenue but
Looking back on the past reminds me of you, but things are different now
Holy Water, can I bless you with it?
Can I offer you my love and devotion?
I ain't spillin' all my truth to try and stress you with it
I'm not going to tell you everything I feel, just to make you feel obligated to me
I was workin' on my flaws to try impress you with it
I was trying to change myself to impress you
And you don't believe the growth, but yeah, I guess you're with it, right?
You don't believe I've changed, but you still have some interest in me, right?
'Cause fire with fire just makes flames
If we fight back and forth, it just creates more problems
And water and water just cause floods
If two powerful forces like us come together, it might have disastrous consequences
Said you're tired, you're tired of these games
You're exhausted from all the drama and games in our relationship
Said you're fine in your corner, and I called bluff
You say you're okay being on your own, but I don't believe you
And you ain't gotta lie 'bout the reasons as to why you left
You don't have to make up reasons to justify leaving
Just know the man I am today is not the guy you met
I've changed since we first met, for better or worse
I give you all the space you need to give you mind a rest
I'm going to give you the time and space you need to relax and clear your head
That's the least you deserve, too deep for a verse, my weaknesses hurt
You deserve at least that much, and my flaws and inadequacies are difficult for me to cope with
If you ever change your mind, I beg you speak to me first
If you ever reconsider your decision, please talk to me before making any changes
Was meant to tell the kids about the bees and the birds
We were meant to start a family together and talk to our children about life
Guess I couldn't keep to my word, word
I was unable to keep my promises
Please, stay
Please don't leave
Don't let me go
Don't let me leave
I know your heart is breakin'
I understand that you're hurting
Oh, oh
These days, the kids on their phone
These days, younger people are always on their phones
Maybe we're all forsaken, what do I know?
Perhaps we're all doomed, I don't really know
(What do I know? What do I know? What do I know? What do I know?)
Girl, just let me
Let me have what I want
Burn us to the ground
Let's burn our relationship to the ground
I can't put out the fire
I can't fix what we've done
(It's probably best we lay, it's probably best we found)
(This fire from this perfect match to burn us to the ground)
My pride gon' let me burn us to the ground
I'm too proud to salvage what we have left
I'm gettin' tired, pour me water (pour me water)
I'm tired of this, please help me
Pour me (pour me)
Help me
Pour me water (pour me water)
Help me with your love
Pour me more of it (pour me more of it)
Give me more of your love
Take no caution (take no caution)
Don't hold back
Give me everything (give me everything)
Give me all of your love
I take no caution (take no caution)
I'm not going to be careful
(Give me everything)
Give me all your love
Right now, I'm fallin' (oh-oh)
Right now, I'm losing control
Out in the open (oh-oh)
Everyone can see it
All of my (?) (oh-oh)
All of my troubles
Is not the way you are
This isn't who you are
Tu-la-da-dadum, tu-dum
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.
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Stormzy - 0 to 100 (Lyrics)
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!!