This Town
The Skints Lyrics

London City I was born in
The singer was born and raised in London

You know I love this town
The singer has a deep affection for London

But I can?t pick up when she's calling
The singer seems to be disconnected from London and may not be able to respond to its calling

So riddle me this, follow me to the place that raised me
The artist challenges the listener to follow them back to where they grew up in London and learn more about them.

Gave me the up and down that developed and shaped me
London was a place of growth and development for the artist, and influenced who they are today.

Give me a run down town with a ruffneck sound
The singer enjoys the gritty, raw feel of London's neighborhoods and music scene.

'Cause the rat inna the underground don't phase me
The singer is used to the gritty and sometimes dangerous aspects of London's underground scene.

I've never been the one to stay in just one place mind
The artist is someone who enjoys traveling and exploring different places.

For the love of the music we do not discriminate, fly
The artist loves all types of music and is willing to travel to see it.

But no matter where we go we leave London Town
Even though the artist travels, they always consider London to be their home.

Reliable, we ride up in our black steed and
The singer and their band are dependable and show up on time in their vehicle.

Turn up an hour early for the soundcheck jam
The artist and their band show up early to make sure they are prepared for their soundcheck rehearsal.

Sip on a little rum and run the riddim and sound
The singer and their band enjoy some rum while they play and perform their music.

Then we back on the road, on the way, today we?re racing
The singer and their band have a tight schedule and need to get back on the road after their performance.

Against the clock ah catch a tunnel we are facing
The band is racing against time to catch a tunnel.

Well I love the London music that come before my time
The artist loves London's music history and the sounds that came before they were born.

Whether the punk or roots and culture, ragga, jungle, hip-hop or grime
The artist loves different genres of music that originated in London.

So I take a little trip on the Victoria line
The singer takes a trip on a specific subway line in London to explore the different neighborhoods.

And I check for Tippa Irie there down inna Brixton
The singer is on the lookout for a specific musician, Tippa Irie, who performs in Brixton.

Who bun down tracks with the man in the sound like Saxon system
Tippa Irie has worked with a specific music system called the Saxon system, and has been successful in his career.

Stepping round town and we see the bredrin Horse man he says
The artist encounters a friend while walking around town named Horse man.

"Come, yes unno make we nice up session"
Horse man invites the artist and their band to play at a session, or music event, to make it a good one.

The Skints, Tippa Irie and the one Horseman
The singer's band, Tippa Irie, and Horse man are going to play music together at the session.

The three of we, yes we ah go join as one
The three groups are coming together to play music as a unified group.

So let?s get together and do this boom song
The singer encourages everyone to come together and perform and enjoy their music.

Mi know them haffi play it pon them station
The singer knows their music will be played on a radio station.

Or ya haffi see we pon the television
The singer's performance may also be shown on television.

Everybody stamp them foot and everybody raise
The audience gets excited and dances to the music.

Them hand you Never know cos this one's a champion
The artist's music is so good that it is considered a champion.

Cause I really love my London town
The singer reiterates their strong love for London.

Through the up and through the down
The singer loves London through its good and bad times.

I been almost everywhere but I man have to come back here
Even though the artist has been to many places, they always come back to London.

So much different things to do, so much different things to see
London offers a variety of activities and things to see and explore.

It it multicultural now, but I just love it anyhow
London has become more diverse, but the artist still loves it.

Born and raised right here, smoke a zoot, drink a beer
The singer was born and raised in London and enjoys smoking and drinking.

No we nah go have no fear, we love this land and atmosphere
The artist and their band have no fears in London, and love the city and its atmosphere.

It is where I am from, It is where I belong, it?s the only place for me
London is the singer's true home and where they feel they belong.

Cause I?m a resident that?s why
The singer considers themselves a permanent resident of London.

Yeah I
The singer reaffirms their connection and love for London.