It's Come to This
The Streets Lyrics

Original Pirate Material
The starting point of the song, indicating that the content of the song is raw and unfiltered

Yer listening to the streets
The singer is addressing the listener and introducing them to the narrative of the song

Lock down your aerial
Tune in and focus on the song's message

Make yerself at home
Relax and get comfortable

We got diesel or some of that homegrown
The artist is offering substances to enhance the listening experience

Sit back in yer throne, turn off yer phone
The listener is encouraged to ignore distractions and fully engage in the song

'Cause this is our zone
The singer is asserting control over the song's message and inviting the listener into their world

Videos, televisions, 64's Playstations
The artist lists modern forms of entertainment to emphasize the song's relevance in contemporary culture

We're paring with precision
Referring to rolling a joint with skill and attention to detail

Few herbs and a bit of Benson
Referring to smoking a cigarette mixed with marijuana

But don't forger the Rizla,
Reminder to include the rolling paper needed to make the joint

Lean like the Tower of Pisa
Playful reference to being under the influence of marijuana and leaning to one side

Liza, I'll raise yer,
Exclamation of affirmation and support

And this is the day in the life of a Geezer
The singer is telling their own story and presenting themselves as a 'Geezer', a masculine term used in British slang

For this ain't a club track
The singer is differentiating their style from typical club music

Pull out yer sack and sit back
Encouragement to smoke marijuana and relax

Whether you white or black
Message of inclusion and diversity

Smoke weed, chase brown
Referencing drug use and intoxication

Or toot rock
Referencing cocaine use

We're on a mission, support the cause
The artist is declaring their commitment to a specific cause or message

Sign a petition, summon all your wisdom
Encouragement towards political involvement and using one's intelligence to make a difference

The music's a gift from the Man on high
Attributing the origins of music to a higher power

The Lord and his children
Referencing religion and spiritual beliefs

Triple teen year rudeboys
Referring to a specific subculture within British society

Come rain or snow the boodah flows
Indication that marijuana consumption is an all-weather activity

You don't know?
Challenging the listener's knowledge or experience

Stand on the corner watch the show
Observing street life and the events that take place in public

'Cause life moves slow
A reminder to take things at a relaxed and measured pace

Sort yer shit out then roll
Admonishing the listener to take care of their responsibilities before indulging in drugs

Sex, drugs 'n' on the Dole
Reference to state benefits commonly associated with urban poverty

Some men rise, some men fall
Commentary on social inequality and the disparities in achievement

I hear ya call, stand tall now
Encouragement to stay strong and persevere

Has it come to this?
Questioning the state of society and the listener's own experience

I'm just spitting, think I'm ghetto?
The artist is confidently expressing themselves through music, regardless of stereotypes or perceptions

Stop dreaming, my data's streaming
The singer has the ability to share their message through music, despite what others might think or say

I'm giving your bird them feelings
The artist is confident in their sexual prowess and ability to seduce women

Touch yer toes and touch the ceiling
Suggestive reference to sexual positions and actions

We walk the tightrope of street cred
The singer is navigating the delicate balance between maintaining their authenticity and gaining social validation

Keep my dogs fed, all jungle all garage heads
The singer is loyal to their friends and fans, while also acknowledging the evolving music scene

Gold teeth, Valentinos and dreads
Fashion and personal style choices that represent the artist's identity

Now, we were verbally slapped up
The artist has faced verbal insults and attacks

Physically tip-top, spinally ripped up
The singer's physical injuries don't prevent them from persevering

I do the science on my laptop, get my boys mashed up
The singer is capable of producing music on their computer and getting their friends high

You'll bear witness to some amazing feats
The artist is confident in their ability to create something special

Bravery in the face of defeat
The artist takes risks and remains courageous even when facing failure

All line up and grab yer seat
Encouragement to fully engage with the song's message and enjoy the experience

'Cause Tony's got a new motor
Reference to a friend or associate who has acquired a new car, a moment of triumph in their life

SR Nova driving like a joyrider
The car is driven in a reckless and exhilarating manner

Speeding to the corner
The car is driven aggressively and with a sense of urgency

Yer mother warned yer to sound system banger
References the mother of the listener, who warned them about the dangers of loud music

My underground train runs from Mile End to Ealing
The singer is describing their journey through London's underground subway system

From Brixton to Boundsgreen
The artist is referencing specific neighborhoods within London

My spitting's dirty my beats are clean
The artist's lyrics are gritty and unpolished, but their musical arrangements are precise and skillfully produced

So smoke weed and be lean
Encouragement towards drug use and a laid-back attitude

I step out my yard through the streets
The singer is leaving their home and moving through their neighborhood

In the dead heat all I got's my spirit and my beats
The artist is persevering with only their music and inner strength to guide them

I play fair don't cheat
The artist has integrity and doesn't cut corners

And keep the gangsters sweet
The artist has respect and alliances with local gang members

Turn the page, don't rip it out at yer age
The singer is advising the listener to mature and not give in to destructive behavior

Move to the next stage
The artist is encouraging personal growth and development

Lock the rage inside the cage,
The singer is advising the listener to control their emotions and avoid outbursts of anger or violence

Like SK it's New Day
Reference to a professional wrestler named Stone Cold Steve Austin, using it as a metaphor for achieving a fresh start

But don't take the shortcut through the subway
Cautionary advice to avoid dangerous or risky situations

It's pay or play, these geezers walk the gangway
The artist is asserting that success requires hard work and commitment, and that they have earned their status

Deep seated urban decay, deep seated urban decay,
Reference to the negative aspects of urban life

Rip down posters alight
Vandalizing and destroying promotional posters or advertisements

From last weeks big Garage night
Specific reference to a previous club event or party

And the next Tyson fight
Referring to a boxing match featuring former champion Mike Tyson

I cook 'em at ninety degrees Fahrenheit
Preparing or smoking drugs at a particular temperature

And don't copy the copyright
Encouragement towards piracy or theft of copyrighted material

I got em in my sites, blinding with the lights
The singer is targeting someone or something with their attention or intentions

Taken to dizzy new heights
Achievement or success beyond expectations or previous limits

Blinding with the lights, blinding with the lights
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis

Dizzy new heights
Achievement or success beyond expectations or previous limits

Has It come to this?
Repetition of the song's opening line, indicating that the narrative has come full circle

Original Pirate Material
The song's title, indicating its raw and unfiltered nature

Your listening to The Streets
Repetition of the song's introduction, a reminder to focus on the message

Lock down your aerial
Repetition of the song's introduction, a reminder to tune in and engage with the song