Tempa T was to release his debut album, also his first release, 2000 & Pax in 2009. He has declared that the project has been completed however is yet to announce a release date.
Shelly
Tempa T Lyrics
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Stay humble
S.K.I.T.Z Beatz on the button
Twenty-fifteen
What, I'm too shelly for them
TEEEMMMPPPZZZZ
IT'S BAIT IT'S BAIT
What...
Till I had to shower man down good in the shubs
Dun know I proved that in the shubs
Back in the days I had to have bars
Wasn't in dis ting for the fame or the goods
Shelliest man, I'm the shelliest don
Dun know I scored man in the shubs
Come to the rave (SHELL!)
I'm always down shelling with the boys them shelly
Come against me on the mic, get yourself buried
Tempa T on the mic, way too shelly
Don't shelly out, I'm shelly
I'm shellier, step on the mic and I get shelly
Them man there can't see me I'm shellier
You better know the guns them shelly
When I back out the MAC start shellier
You will enter your casket, shelly
Please don't come around me like a terrier
You might just get your friends them buried
You might just get your friends them buried
Try to play far but like Jim Perry
Can't see your back, cross that ferry
To Calais in France, Lethal merry
Don't watch that, relax Tom & Jerry
If I see you rat you still get shellied
Don't wanna see a red dot on your head
Shellier manna just end
Shellier man, end
Head top business, what a big mess
Guys wanna act, know that I'll spin them
She's still about this but we know some man
Then, what about dis then
A few man know we have certified lengs
Underneath my bed we get certified lengs
It was all certy we had certified lengs
You're not shelly, you're not shelly
I'm the shelliest one I'm the shelliest shelly
Them man there can't see me I'm shelly
You an amateur you an amateur not shelly
Undergraduate, not a veteran
Lickle man sit down watch me seckle 'em
I'm the shellier man, I'm the shelliest don
Act up always the shelliest one
Act up I'll clap the shelliest one
Don't shelly out I'm the shelliest Bond
Come with the MAC, start goin' all shelly
Fight with my hands, you can see that's shelly
Avoid me? Avoid this? Not really
It's not a film ting, trust me it's not telly
Come and find man slapped in the whole telly
Silence ring off the MAC turn jelly
(KIICCKK!) Back out the MAC where's the belly
(WHERE'S THE PEEE'S?) Before I ring out your belly
Don't wanna see me turn your torso jelly
Pass the ting before you get yourself buried
Everything in here's gonna get shelly
Gonna pepper man down, [?]
It's a pepper man ting, not that Peri
Like an Indian dish, just rip out your belly
People want me to reel off bars
Reel off dat, I'ma reel off lyric
I'm a specialist when I shower down dem lyric
I'm a reeler, manna don't watch my lyric
Cross this path dun know I did it
I'm a old school don, don't know I'll bring it
Reel off dat, I'ma reel off them lyric
Reelin', I'm reelin', I'm reelin', I'm reelin'
Come to the set, non-stop reelin'
Speed on the track, like a train that's steamin'
Everybody know I got the boiler room heatin'
DJ, get to see DJ reelin'
Tempz on the mic, I'm reelin'
Can't stop me got the gift, I'm freezin'
Cold on the mic, you're sneezin'
Shall I bless you leave you wheezin'
Jump on the mic cold and freezin'
Tempa gonna keep it breezin'
Not on the codeine pass that leanin'
And I don't pull not cheesin'
Done finished that gonna keep reelin'
Fuck that you can be about schemin'
But I don't give a fuck cos I wanna make P's!
P's and, go to the show gonna get P's in
Shower down rave, shower down raise
On the step when they said peace and
In Tempa T's song "Shelly," he calls himself the "shelliest" man and boasts about his ability to "shower man down" in the streets and on the mic. He warns his opponents not to cross him, or they'll "get yourself buried." He also references his reputation for having "certified lengs" (weapons) and his tendency to "shell out" (perform aggressively) at raves. Tempa T uses a lot of slang and references his community in East London, where he grew up.
The song showcases Tempa T's gritty, aggressive style and the influence of UK grime on his music. The lyrics describe a world of violence and dominance, where respect is earned through a willingness to use force. However, there's also a sense of pride and camaraderie among Tempa T and his peers, who are united in their struggle against oppression.
The song also reveals the social and economic conditions that lead to violence in urban communities. Tempa T raps about poverty, the struggle for money, and the need to "make P's" (earn money) by any means necessary. He talks about carrying weapons for protection and the danger of crossing someone who's "too shelly."
Line by Line Meaning
Swallow your pride
Put aside your ego and stay humble
Stay humble
Remain modest and grounded
S.K.I.T.Z Beatz on the button
The producer S.K.I.T.Z Beatz is responsible for the production of the song
Twenty-fifteen
The year the song was released
What, I'm too shelly for them
I am too energetic and intense for the people mentioned
TEEEMMMPPPZZZZ
Tempa T's energetic and signature ad-lib
IT'S BAIT IT'S BAIT
It is obvious or predictable
What...
Expressing surprise or disbelief
Thought you were good, thought you were good
Believed you were talented or capable
Till I had to shower man down good in the shubs
Had to physically assault someone in the bushes to prove my dominance
Dun know I proved that in the shubs
I have already demonstrated my dominance and violence in similar situations
Back in the days I had to have bars
In the past, I needed to have impressive and skillful lyrics
Wasn't in dis ting for the fame or the goods
I wasn't pursuing this for fame or material possessions
Shelliest man, I'm the shelliest don
I am the most energetic and intense individual
Dun know I scored man in the shubs
I have successfully defeated or harmed someone in the bushes
Come to the rave (SHELL!)
Attend the party and deliver an intense performance
I'm always down shelling with the boys them shelly
I am always ready to perform energetically with my friends
Come against me on the mic, get yourself buried
If you challenge me in a rap battle, you will be defeated
Tempa T on the mic, way too shelly
Tempa T's performance on the microphone is extremely intense
Don't shelly out, I'm shelly
Don't hold back or show fear, I am fearless and intense
I'm shellier, step on the mic and I get shelly
I am even more intense and energetic, my performance electrifies the crowd
Them man there can't see me I'm shellier
They cannot match my intensity, I outperform them easily
You better know the guns them shelly
You should be aware that I possess weapons and can become violent
When I back out the MAC start shellier
When I reveal my firearm, I become even more intense and violent
You will enter your casket, shelly
You will die as a result of my violent actions
Please don't come around me like a terrier
Do not approach or bother me like an annoying dog
You might just get your friends them buried
Your friends may suffer harm or death because of your actions
Try to play far but like Jim Perry
Attempt to distance yourself, but I will still find and defeat you
Can't see your back, cross that ferry
Cannot escape from me, like crossing a river on a ferry
To Calais in France, Lethal merry
Reaching Calais, a city in France, would bring trouble (Lethal merry)
Don't watch that, relax Tom & Jerry
Do not pay attention to it, relax like watching the cartoon Tom & Jerry
If I see you rat you still get shellied
If I catch you behaving like a snitch, you will still face my intense aggression
Don't wanna see a red dot on your head
I don't want to witness someone aiming a laser sight on your forehead
Shellier manna just end
More intense individuals just end up defeated
Shellier man, end
The most intense individual ends up defeated
Head top business, what a big mess
Engaging in violent activities causes chaotic and disastrous situations
Guys wanna act, know that I'll spin them
People want to act tough, but I will defeat and humiliate them
She's still about this but we know some man
She is still involved in this lifestyle, but we know certain individuals
Then, what about dis then
What about this situation then?
A few man know we have certified lengs
Only a few people know we possess high-quality firearms
Underneath my bed we get certified lengs
Hidden underneath my bed, we possess high-quality firearms
It was all certy we had certified lengs
It was all certain and verified, indicating the possession of high-quality firearms
You're not shelly, you're not shelly
You are not intense or energetic
I'm the shelliest one I'm the shelliest shelly
I am the most intense and energetic individual
You an amateur you an amateur not shelly
You are inexperienced and not intense
Undergraduate, not a veteran
You are a beginner and not an experienced professional
Lickle man sit down watch me seckle 'em
Insignificant individuals should observe as I handle and dominate them
I'm the shellier man, I'm the shelliest don
I am the more intense individual, the most intense figure
Act up always the shelliest one
If you provoke me, I will always be the most intense one
Act up I'll clap the shelliest one
If you provoke me, I will physically harm the most intense one
Don't shelly out I'm the shelliest Bond
Do not show fear, I am the most intense like the character James Bond
Come with the MAC, start goin' all shelly
Bring out a MAC-10 firearm and become extremely violent
Fight with my hands, you can see that's shelly
Engage in physical combat, displaying intense aggression
Avoid me? Avoid this? Not really
Try to escape or avoid me? That is not possible
It's not a film ting, trust me it's not telly
This is not a fictional situation like in a movie or television show, it is real
Come and find man slapped in the whole telly
Search and you will find someone being physically assaulted in the entire area
Silence ring off the MAC turn jelly
When the sound of the MAC-10 firearm rings out, everyone becomes terrified
(KIICCKK!) Back out the MAC where's the belly
Bring out the MAC-10 firearm again, aiming for the stomach
(WHERE'S THE PEEE'S?) Before I ring out your belly
Before I shoot you in the stomach
Don't wanna see me turn your torso jelly
You do not want me to shoot and make your body tremble like jelly
Pass the ting before you get yourself buried
Hand over the weapon before you end up dead
Everything in here's gonna get shelly
Everyone and everything in this place will experience intense violence
Gonna pepper man down, [?]
Going to assault and harm individuals
It's a pepper man ting, not that Peri
This is a situation involving intense violence, not a reference to Peri-Peri sauce
Like an Indian dish, just rip out your belly
Like an Indian food dish, I will violently tear out your stomach
People want me to reel off bars
People want me to deliver rapid and impressive rap lyrics
Reel off dat, I'ma reel off lyric
Deliver those rap lyrics, I will deliver intense and energetic lyrics
I'm a specialist when I shower down dem lyric
I am an expert when it comes to delivering intense and aggressive lyrics
I'm a reeler, manna don't watch my lyric
I am an intense individual, do not underestimate the power of my lyrics
Cross this path dun know I did it
If you cross my path, you will experience the consequences
I'm a old school don, don't know I'll bring it
I am an experienced figure in this scene, do not underestimate what I can do
Reel off dat, I'ma reel off them lyric
Deliver those rap lyrics, I will deliver intense and energetic lyrics
Reelin', I'm reelin', I'm reelin', I'm reelin'
Continuously delivering intense and energetic lyrics
Come to the set, non-stop reelin'
Arrive at the venue and continuously deliver intense lyrics
Speed on the track, like a train that's steamin'
Performing rap lyrics rapidly, like a fast-moving train
Everybody know I got the boiler room heatin'
Everyone is aware of my ability to generate intense energy and heat
DJ, get to see DJ reelin'
The DJ gets to witness and experience the intensity of my lyrics
Tempz on the mic, I'm reelin'
Tempa T on the microphone, delivering intense and energetic lyrics
Can't stop me got the gift, I'm freezin'
Nothing can prevent me from delivering intense lyrics, I possess a natural ability
Cold on the mic, you're sneezin'
I perform with such intensity that it makes you shiver or sneeze
Shall I bless you leave you wheezin'
Should I deliver my intense lyrics and leave you struggling to breathe
Jump on the mic cold and freezin'
Start performing on the microphone with intense energy and a cold demeanor
Tempa gonna keep it breezin'
Tempa T will continue delivering intense lyrics easily
Not on the codeine pass that leanin'
I do not consume codeine, I pass on those effects and remain focused
And I don't pull not cheesin'
I do not smile or show happiness
Done finished that gonna keep reelin'
Finished with that topic, but will continue delivering intense lyrics
Fuck that you can be about schemin'
I don't care about your plans or schemes
But I don't give a fuck cos I wanna make P's!
But I don't care because I want to make money
P's and, go to the show gonna get P's in
Money and profit, attend the show and make money
Shower down rave, shower down raise
Deliver intense lyrics at the party, create an energetic atmosphere
On the step when they said peace and
On the stage or platform when they said goodbye or peace
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dj Soundz Tv
He needs to be careful spitting all this fire next to a petrol station
Ridwaan Amir
lol!!
Duskkeyyy Don
I can never figure out if Tempz is serious or taking the piss...
Fred Carlisle
Tempz is really on job but at the same time he has transcended that lifestyle thru his success with music so now he’s basically taking the Piss out of his own persona, The punchline of the joke is he’s making fun of the violent person he used to be just to survive and although he isnt that person and doesn’t have to be that person anymore he is fully prepared to drag off your curtain rails from the wall and kick off your 4K tv from the stand
Mikhail Hardy
both
Prince Naseem
Imagine working at Shell and you see Tempz spittin out of nowhere
mr twollock
imagine him throwing you a hoodie telling you its the new uniform
ChungusFungus
Prince Naseem this got me in tears
Im Dushane
Be funny watching the CCTV from the shell garage. See man pull up and start skanking and bounce 😂
93RubixCube
Tempz has a lot to answer for starting the trend of recording videos at petrol stations