The Game
Wiley Lyrics

You man need to know the levels
You guys need to understand the true extent or standards of things

Not the one's that's in your head, you know
Not the imagined or superficial ones, but the real ones

The real levels, bruv
The actual, authentic standards, my friend

I ain't gotta stand up with a hundred odd man (nope)
I don't have to be surrounded by a large group of people to prove myself

Even though I can (yah)
Although I am capable of doing so

Gotta be a one-man band
I have to be self-reliant and handle things on my own

On the road I rise my own hand
I take control of my own destiny and actions on this journey

Grime, boy better know, I'm sticking to the plan
In the grime music scene, as a member of Boy Better Know, I am staying committed to my strategy

Fireman Sam, gotta put out the fire
Like a firefighter, I have to extinguish any issues or conflicts

And stack 'em in my van (you hear that)
And handle them efficiently, accumulating success and achievements

I won't call Danny Weed or Flowdan
I don't need assistance from other artists like Danny Weed or Flowdan

I pull up to the spot, like, "Where's your top man?"
When I arrive at a place, I assert my dominance by asking for the one in charge

It could be an all-day-er or a nightclub jam (jeez)
Whether it's an all-day event or a late-night party

Still stand
I remain strong and confident

Selling my moments to all of my fans (yah)
I share and monetize my experiences with my supporters

Are you mad? Gotta get the bag
Are you crazy? I need to secure the bag (financial success)

Your bruddas must think I wanna sit around here playing tag (no way)
Your friends probably think I enjoy wasting time or playing games, but that's not true

Like I knew you're not bad
Although I know you're not tough or intimidating

I'm outside, on every patch
I'm present and involved in every area or scene

Here's the catch
Now, here's the important part

London's that city with the dads
London is known for its influential figures or leaders

But you wanna be greedy and you wanna act bad (brap)
But you desire more power and choose to behave recklessly

Came in the game, no Ghetts and no Kane (nope)
When I entered the music industry, I didn't have the support or backing of artists like Ghetts and Kano

If you see me in the street, it's cool, no fame (tell 'em)
If you encounter me in public, there's no need to treat me as a celebrity

I ain't doing all the spittin' for jokes, I want games (tell 'em)
I'm not rapping or performing just for laughs, I want serious recognition and success

You don't really wanna stand up with me on my rage (ayy, ayy)
You definitely don't want to confront me when I'm angry or determined

You're sly round the game like a weasel (weasel)
You maneuver deceitfully in the music industry, just like a sneaky weasel

I couldn't care if you did adverbs or Ladbrokes or Diesel (haha)
I don't care if you're involved in other activities or bets, it's irrelevant to me

What I stand for is this, barring
My main focus and values lie in spitting intense rap verses

Forget the um-ing and the ah-ing (yah)
Don't worry about hesitating or stammering while rapping

I'm a cold body, don't trust nobody (nope)
I am emotionally detached and cautious, not trusting anyone

Same spirit in my young and my old body (yah)
I possess the same energy or determination in my youth and even as I get older

You don't know yet, don't know Bobby (know Bobby)
You don't understand or fully grasp the situation, you're unaware, like not knowing Bobby

I got the juice like the film and Yo Gotti (Yo Gotti)
I have the influence or power, just like the movie Juice and the artist Yo Gotti

I changed it round, you couldn't roll on me
I altered the circumstances, making it impossible for you to take advantage of me

I'm never gonna let a bredda take my soul from me (don't let him do it)
I will always protect myself from someone manipulating or compromising my integrity

I don't want the powers controlling me
I refuse to allow external forces or influential figures to have control over me

Or having a hold on me
Or having a strong influence or power over me

I stepped in it with badman riddims (yah), bludclart lyrics (yah)
I jumped into the music scene with aggressive and powerful beats and lyrics

Buss a likkle science (yah), buss a likkle physics (yah)
I incorporate a bit of scientific and physical knowledge in my work

From the day that grime started, I was in it to win it (jeez)
Since the beginning of grime music, I have been fully committed to achieving success

It's 2020, don't ask for my digits (digits)
In the current year, there's no need for you to ask for my contact information

Bun that, 'cause we run this (run it)
Forget about that, because we are in control and dominating

No other MC has ever done this (never done this)
No other MC has accomplished what I have achieved

I make music (music), I make history (history)
I create music that goes beyond just entertainment, it becomes a part of history

I go away, come back and ask if they miss me
I take breaks from the industry, then return to see if people still remember and appreciate me

Yeah, had nothing
Yeah, I started with nothing

But I'll leave the game with a lot, no bluffing
But I will exit the music scene with great success, without deceiving anyone

Even though I used to sit in the back of the classroom
Despite my past of being a less prominent or underestimated student

With all my best mates just cussing (bap-bap, bap-bap)
Being mocked or insulted by my closest friends

Call me what you want, it's nothing (nothing)
Feel free to label or criticize me, it doesn't affect me

Face to face bro, you don't want
In a direct confrontation, my friend, you don't want to engage

(You don't want) you don't want nothing
You don't want any part of the conflict or trouble

So you better stop huffing and puffing
You should cease your aggressive and intimidating behavior

You don't wanna see me get crazy, bro (yeah)
You don't want to witness me lose control or become aggressive, my friend

My mind works well, it ain't lazy, bro (it's not)
My intellect or mental capacity functions effectively, it's not sluggish, my friend

Everyone thinks that grime is neeky
Many people believe that grime music is nerdy or uncool

'Til man rise the ting like Krayzie Bone
Until I elevate the scene or the genre like the artist Krayzie Bone

I ain't chatting for the fun, it's not Lazerdrome
I'm not rapping or expressing myself purely for entertainment, it's not a game like Lazerdrome

You better sit down, but you wanna raise your tone
You should calm down and be humble, but instead, you want to be confrontational

So many people try to flex
Numerous individuals attempt to show off or display their power

You can't bring nobody round here, take him home
You can't introduce or present anyone in this environment, take them somewhere else

I said, this ting ain't really meant for you
I'm telling you, this situation or experience isn't suitable or intended for you

I don't know why anybody sent for you
I don't understand why anyone called you or provoked you

I said, you rolled the dons that put you on
I'm saying that you associated with influential individuals who helped you in your career

It's like they should be collecting rent from you
It seems as though they should be profiting or benefiting from your success

My brudda, some of us, we can't be controlled (no)
My friend, some of us cannot be manipulated or influenced

I laid a foundation for the keys you hold
I established the groundwork or basis for the opportunities and influence you now possess

If you don't stop moving funny around us
If you don't cease behaving oddly or suspiciously within our circle

I'll change the locks, now your keys are old
I will exclude you or remove your access, rendering your advantages or privileges useless

If it's grime, it's all mine, shut up
If it's about grime music, it exclusively belongs to me, so be quiet

Can't tell me nothing, 'cause I came from the gutter
You can't dictate or criticize me, because I originated from a challenging or disadvantaged background

Before you was trying to bread, I come across like a nutter
Even before you attempted to make money, I appeared as a crazy or unconventional individual

Now you gone soft like butter
Now you have become weak or easily influenced, like soft butter

It's a shame, me and you are friends
It's unfortunate, considering we are friends

But you wanna move lame (lame)
But you choose to behave in a boring or unexciting manner

Two-two shoe, no, we ain't the same (same)
In a quick moment, it's clear that we are not similar or alike

I run the show, yes, I run the game (game)
I am the one in control, I dominate the music scene

Let me take aim (aim), I came in the game on a mission (mission)
Allow me to focus and target my objectives, I entered the industry with a purpose

Some man didn't (didn't)
Some individuals failed or didn't succeed

Still around, so it was a real life vision (what?)
I'm still present and relevant, so my aspirations became a reality

I'm a top shotta, can't sway my decision (what?)
I am a top performer or influential figure, my resolve cannot be influenced

Step onto the stage and cause a collision (what?)
When I step onto the stage, I create an impact or disruption

I came in the game with a passion (passion)
I entered the music industry with intense enthusiasm and drive

The same passion I had when I was mashing (mashing)
I maintained that same level of passion and dedication to music since I started

I showed them my blueprint for free (free)
I freely shared my plan or strategy with others

So they can't take nuttin' from me (no)
So they cannot steal or take anything from me

Going on the floor to the source (to the source)
I go directly to the root or origin

Back to the village on a horse (on a horse)
Returning to my home or origin triumphantly

Yeah, the last shipment that came in
Yeah, the recent arrival or delivery that occurred

The other day weighs more than a horse (than a horse)
The recent delivery was so significant or substantial in quantity

Yo, I can't lose my sauce (nah)
I cannot lose my unique style or essence

It's gotta be natural, 'cause I can't force it (can't force it)
My approach and talent have to come naturally, they cannot be forced

Why? 'cause there's a fish in the sea
The reason is that there are plenty of other opportunities or options

That's there right now 'cause nobody caught it (rata-tata)
That are available right now because nobody has taken advantage of them