Bad Boys
Stormzy Ghetts J Hus Lyrics
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I'm not gonna lie, I'm getting mad right now
What's he talking about?
Like banging in cells and that, what you talking about?
Come on, man, this is just lyrics, blud
Easy, easy, aight, easy, easy
Talking that talk, I was a fucking bad boy in jail!
A fucking bad boy, you fucking pussy
Ask Stanaman, I was a fucking bad boy
Is man mad though?
Ahh, man, do your research
Oi, where's Carlos, where's Carlos?
Ask him how man was in jail about
Fucking truth, stick to the truth
Stick to the fucking truth
Yo, yo, them man are selective bad boys
Some "we just wanna be accepted" bad boys
Some big whips but no electric bad boys
Think they're bad 'cause of Narcos
Na they're some Netflix bad boys
I know real shower man, you know reckless bad boys
You know them protein shake in their breakfast bad boys
Them man are some "Bro, can you get me on the guest list?" bad boys
And then they wanna get up in your club and start flexing bad boys
Give me the crown, man, I want that
Red Bull with the Cognac
I tried to share my throne with them but I can see you ain't on that
I'm on arms, on combat
No trace, no contact
Bro bought a new mash, I don't know where that gun
There's cool but it's long ack
Bad boy who? You are not part of a bad boy crew
Me and Flipz roll up, tell a man hold up
Looking like something out of Bad Boys 2
Bad boy Gs in a bad boy shoot (shoot)
You are not a bad boy, move
Shut down shows and the mandem go nuts
All the bad chicks make mad noise, too
Look, fuckboy, what you gonna say? What you gonna do, run?
Ah yeah right, you ain't gonna do none
Bad boy life ain't all that you hoped for
Should've done book but you went and done guns
Charge three for a Z, that's banter
Black whip, all black swag like a panther
Heard through the vine that Stormz' ain't a bad boy
But I take care of my fam, I'm a gangster
Yeah, that's right, just a young boy in the hood
Fast forward now I'm Big Mike
Still away from the hype
Niggas weren't bad back then, nah it's cons man, I swear on my life
Put faith in my knife
Wrong move had me on edge on the back-road, paid my stripes
So fuck these niggas, all these little gun drillers
Wanna come and try and do me like Trife
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask Carlos
How they gonna harm us?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask Carlos
How they gonna harm us?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
I'm fully on with your half on
I've done dirt, no mask on
Eighteen when I told man "Ask Carlos"
Now they ask how much man's car cost
Drive-by ting
Aim for your head and convert 'em with your hard-top
Your leg's sick, your heart stops
That's the end case, nah dawg
Not me, not there, not G
I've got bread on my beef like Soulja
You've got rice, I've got keys, I told you already
My nigga I don't know you from any
Where, big spare that'll go to your belly
There, pay back when you don't owe me a penny
Yeah, fuck that, fist fight, fair and square
Nah fuck that, flick-knife, rare and tear
Nah fuck that, this guy's wearing his share
Might come back, midnight, air an affair
Deal with the matter like Skibba
How's he gonna feel when I'm shattering his liver?
Black boss, you're afraid, I'm gonna pull a River
Fourteen, holding my shank in the mirror
Like I dare anyone
Playground looking like a ? Anthem, where's everyone?
I ain't scared of you but I'm scared of your gun (I am)
Frankly, that's when I got my ting
It was all calm before Stormzy, now it's lightning
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask Carlos
How they gonna harm us?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask all us
How they gonna harm us?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
The song "Bad Boys" by Stormzy, featuring Ghetts and J Hus, talks about the superficiality of the bad boy image among the youth. The song starts with Stormzy getting angry because of stories Stanaman told him about someone claiming to be a bad boy by banging in cells while in jail. Stormzy states that this is all talk and that the person in question is just a "Netflix bad boy," and that he knows real "shower men" who are reckless bad boys. He goes on to express his desire for the crown as the real bad boy, shutting down shows and attracting bad chicks, while dismissing those who pretend to be bad boys to impress others.
Ghetts' verse highlights his experience as a real bad boy who has done dirt with no mask on, referencing a time when he was 18 and told someone to ask Carlos about him. Ghetts emphasizes that he has got "bread on his beef like Soulja," meaning he has money on top of the genuine street credibility to back up his bad boy image. He also mentions his fear of guns while reminding listeners that he is still not scared to fight with his fists or even a flick-knife.
Overall, Stormzy, Ghetts, and J Hus at different points in their verses, express a disdain for people who pretend to be bad boys for the sake of acceptance or to make themselves feel tough. Instead, they celebrate authenticity and genuine experiences as true badges of honor when it comes to the bad boy image.
Line by Line Meaning
Stanaman, he's told me a couple stories about you
Stanaman has shared some stories with me about you
I'm not gonna lie, I'm getting mad right now
I must admit, I'm getting angry at this moment
What's he talking about?
What is he referring to?
Like banging in cells and that, what you talking about?
Such as fighting in prison cells, what are you discussing?
Come on, man, this is just lyrics, blud
Come on, man, these are just song lyrics, my friend
Easy, easy, aight, easy, easy
Take it easy, take it easy, alright, take it easy, take it easy
Talking that talk, I was a fucking bad boy in jail!
Talking about that tough talk, I was truly a tough guy in prison!
A fucking bad boy, you fucking pussy
A true tough guy, you coward
Is man mad though?
Is someone angry though?
Ask Stanaman, I was a fucking bad boy
Ask Stanaman, he knows I was truly tough
Ahh, man, do your research
Oh, come on, do your investigation
Oi, where's Carlos, where's Carlos?
Hey, where is Carlos, where is Carlos?
Ask him how man was in jail about
Ask him about my time in prison
Fucking truth, stick to the truth
Absolute truth, stick to the truth
Stick to the fucking truth
Stick to the absolute truth
Yo, yo, them man are selective bad boys
Those individuals are choosy when it comes to being tough guys
Some "we just wanna be accepted" bad boys
Some who just want to be acknowledged as tough guys
Some big whips but no electric bad boys
Some who have expensive cars but lack real power
Think they're bad 'cause of Narcos
Believe they are tough because of the TV show Narcos
Na they're some Netflix bad boys
No, they are only tough in the realm of Netflix
I know real shower man, you know reckless bad boys
I know genuine individuals, you know careless tough guys
You know them protein shake in their breakfast bad boys
You know those who have protein shakes for breakfast, acting like tough guys
Them man are some "Bro, can you get me on the guest list?" bad boys
Those individuals are the type who say, "Bro, can you put me on the guest list?" trying to act tough
And then they wanna get up in your club and start flexing bad boys
And then they want to come into your club and show off
Give me the crown, man, I want that
Give me the crown, my friend, I desire that
Red Bull with the Cognac
Drinking Red Bull mixed with Cognac
I tried to share my throne with them but I can see you ain't on that
I attempted to share my position of power with them, but I can see you don't want any part of it
I'm on arms, on combat
I'm ready for physical confrontation
No trace, no contact
No evidence, no connection
Bro bought a new mash, I don't know where that gun
My friend acquired a new firearm, I'm not sure where he got it
There's cool but it's long ack
It's alright for now, but it's only a temporary solution
Bad boy who? You are not part of a bad boy crew
Who calls themselves a bad boy? You don't belong to a group of tough guys
Me and Flipz roll up, tell a man hold up
Me and Flipz arrive, causing others to pause and wait
Looking like something out of Bad Boys 2
Appearing similar to characters from the movie Bad Boys 2
Bad boy Gs in a bad boy shoot (shoot)
Tough guys with guns being involved in a dangerous situation
You are not a bad boy, move
You are not a tough guy, leave
Shut down shows and the mandem go nuts
Cancelling events and causing my crew to go crazy
All the bad chicks make mad noise, too
Even the attractive women make a lot of noise
Look, fuckboy, what you gonna say? What you gonna do, run?
Look, pathetic person, what are you going to say? Are you going to run away?
Ah yeah right, you ain't gonna do none
Oh yeah right, you won't do anything
Bad boy life ain't all that you hoped for
Being a tough guy is not everything you wished for
Should've done book but you went and done guns
You should have followed the right path, but you chose violence
Charge three for a Z, that's banter
Selling three ounces of drugs at a high price, that's a joke
Black whip, all black swag like a panther
Black car, all black style resembling a panther
Heard through the vine that Stormz' ain't a bad boy
Heard rumors that Stormz is not a tough guy
But I take care of my fam, I'm a gangster
But I protect and support my family, I'm a true criminal
Yeah, that's right, just a young boy in the hood
Yes, that's correct, just a young individual in the neighborhood
Fast forward now I'm Big Mike
Fast forward to now, I'm known as Big Mike
Still away from the hype
Still not caught up in the hype
Niggas weren't bad back then, nah it's cons man, I swear on my life
People weren't tough back then, now it's all just lies, I promise
Put faith in my knife
Believed in the power of my weapon
Wrong move had me on edge on the back-road, paid my stripes
Making a mistake put me in a risky situation, but I proved myself
So fuck these niggas, all these little gun drillers
So screw these individuals, all these insignificant gun-wielding criminals
Wanna come and try and do me like Trife
Want to come and attempt to harm me like Trife
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask Carlos
You are not tough, I'm tough, ask Carlos
How they gonna harm us?
How are they going to cause us harm?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
Arrived wearing a flat cap, resembling someone's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
I brought the tough guy to this place, I brought the tough guy to this place
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
How are you a tough guy? Where is your toughness?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
Except for you, there are tough guys here
I'm fully on with your half on
I'm completely involved with your partial participation
I've done dirt, no mask on
I've engaged in illegal activities without wearing a mask
Eighteen when I told man "Ask Carlos"
I was eighteen when I instructed someone to ask Carlos
Now they ask how much man's car cost
Now they inquire about the price of my car
Drive-by ting
Drive-by incident
Aim for your head and convert 'em with your hard-top
Aim for your head and defeat them with your powerful car
Your leg's sick, your heart stops
Your leg becomes disabled, your heart ceases beating
That's the end case, nah dawg
That's the final act, no, my friend
Not me, not there, not G
Not me, not there, not involved
I've got bread on my beef like Soulja
I have money in my conflict like Soulja
You've got rice, I've got keys, I told you already
You have something insignificant, I have something valuable, I already told you
My nigga I don't know you from any
My friend, I don't know you at all
Where, big spare that'll go to your belly
Where? Big bullet that will enter your belly
There, pay back when you don't owe me a penny
There, I will take revenge even when you don't owe me anything
Yeah, fuck that, fist fight, fair and square
Yes, forget that, let's fight with our fists, in a fair manner
Nah fuck that, flick-knife, rare and tear
No, forget that, let's use a flick-knife, causing damage
Nah fuck that, this guy's wearing his share
No, forget that, this guy is showing off his possessions
Might come back, midnight, air an affair
Might return discreetly, at midnight, to address a situation
Deal with the matter like Skibba
Handle the situation like Skibba
How's he gonna feel when I'm shattering his liver?
How will he react when I injure his liver?
Black boss, you're afraid, I'm gonna pull a River
Black boss, you're scared, I'm going to use a knife
Fourteen, holding my shank in the mirror
At fourteen, holding my weapon in front of the mirror
Like I dare anyone
As if I challenge anyone
Playground looking like a ? Anthem, where's everyone?
Playground appearing chaotic, where is everyone?
I ain't scared of you but I'm scared of your gun (I am)
I'm not afraid of you, but I'm afraid of your gun (I truly am)
Frankly, that's when I got my ting
Honestly, that's when I obtained my weapon
It was all calm before Stormzy, now it's lightning
Everything was peaceful before Stormzy arrived, now it's intense and dangerous
You're not bad, I'm bad, ask Carlos
You are not tough, I'm tough, ask Carlos
How they gonna harm us?
How are they going to cause us harm?
Came wearing a flat-cap, looking like somebody's father
Arrived wearing a flat cap, resembling someone's father
I brought the bad man here, I brought the bad man here
I brought the tough guy to this place, I brought the tough guy to this place
You're a bad man how? Bad man where?
How are you a tough guy? Where is your toughness?
Apart from you, there's bad man here
Except for you, there are tough guys here
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EYOBED GETACHEW, JONATHAN ANTHONY BOAKYE MENSAH, JUSTIN CLARKE, MICHAEL EBENAZER KWADJO OMARI OWUO JUNIOR, RICHARD ISONG OLOWARANTI MBUK ISONG, Michael Omari, Momodou Jallow, RICHARD ISONG
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@itsebolisebony9533
This has got to be my favourite song by Stormzy. I can't get it out of my head.
@Insectosaurus12
This whole song is centered around Ghetts, it's a really great tribute.
@I.AM.SHADOW
The new music that Stormzy is coming out with is freaking amazing
@Apman99
J Hus verse in every song is legendary
@steadyfoundations9327
he aint got a verse on this tune ?
@xerva6626
J Hus absolutely destroyed this track! 🔥
@andbrismith
Ghetts kills it
@michelledobson9998
yes yes jeeeee stormy is killing it loving the whole album
@siblingwars1
Best song on the album
@jackrubyification
jake.greggs spot on but if I be truthful ghetts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥