Metaphorically Speaking
Wretch-32 Lyrics

Oi Scorcher, this beat's cold, yeah? So
Hey Scorcher, this beat is really good, right?

I'm gonna duppy this Wiley yout, yeah?
I'm going to completely defeat and overshadow Wiley.

Aye Wiley, you listening?
Hey Wiley, are you paying attention?

I'm Destiny's child
I am a talented and successful artist.

Yeah? And you still couldn't say my name
Even though I am highly regarded, you still refuse to acknowledge me.

The Writing's on the Wall
It is clear and obvious to everyone.

You're a washed up Pokemon
You are a washed-up and irrelevant figure in the music industry.

You will never evolve
You will never progress or improve.

I'm too metaphorical blud
I am highly skilled at using metaphors in my lyrics.

You can be the king of grime
You can claim to be the best in the grime music genre.

I'm the king of kings understand that
I am the ultimate ruler and superior to even the best.

Wiley, you're a shit version of Janae
Wiley, you are a poor imitation of Janae, a successful artist.

You came with your last opportunity
You tried your best chance to succeed.

Still, you continue to tread on thin ice
Yet, you persist in taking risky actions.

But this time the fire's beneath you, prick
However, this time the consequences will be severe and unexpected.

Only liars believe your shit, you're shit
Only dishonest people believe and support your mediocrity.

That's what we think in my ends
That is the opinion shared among my community.

It's your time when
Your moment of success is over.

Your long road to success just
Your prolonged journey towards success has only

Ended in mile end
Ended in disappointment and failure.

I don't mind using Will as the Target
I have no problem targeting and attacking Wiley.

Then taking Danny's Weed
Then stealing Danny's success and recognition.

I won't Breeze, I like Karnage
I won't back down, I enjoy causing chaos and havoc.

I shine on Vinyls without varnish
I excel and stand out without any artificial enhancements.

And every boy in Boy Better Know
And every member of Boy Better Know, a music collective,

Better go get a flow or don't get involved
Should strive to improve their skills before getting involved.

You're Memphis, I'm Hov
You are insignificant and I am Jay-Z, a legendary figure.

I'm Sway, you're Pirelli
I am respected and you are disposable.

I'm Kane, you're Dangermouse
I am powerful and you are overshadowed.

Because when the flame is out
Because when the excitement and attention fades away

Will will be giving out food
Wiley will resort to giving away his music for free.

Like there ain't a drought
As if there is no shortage of demand or success for him.

You're not saying my name
You refuse to acknowledge or mention me.

Like I ain't about
As if I am not a significant presence.

Or he's probably that shook
Or he is likely scared and intimidated.

On Lord of the Mics, you spat ounce of green
During your performance on Lord of the Mics, you delivered weak lyrics.

Kano spat ounce of B
Kano delivered a powerful and impactful performance.

Believe you got outclart, yeah
You were clearly outperformed and overshadowed.

Will, you'll be on top as
Wiley, you will reach the peak of your success

Long as the drought lasts
Only for as long as there is a lack of competition and demand.

And you don't wanna see me by Limehouse
And you do not want to encounter me in Limehouse, a location.

Because I'll bang bang and turn
Because I will attack and defeat you

Your yard into the lighthouse
And completely overpower your residence.

Yeah, you ain't fly because
Yeah, you are not impressive or stylish because

You're smoking white clouds
You are wasting your time and potential.

I could've been in jail from 99 to 2006
I could have been imprisoned from 1999 to 2006

Come out and still be shouting on Rinse
Yet, I would still be highly respected and successful in the music industry.

The label's been doubting you since
The music label has lacked faith and confidence in you

You Treddin' on Thin Ice
You are taking unnecessary and risky actions.

Will, then it caved in
Wiley, then your plans and efforts collapsed.

2nd Phaze, you got wade in
In your second phase of success, you faced difficulties.

It must've Tunneled your Vision
It must have distorted your goals and perception.

Because you came back humble as kittens
Because you returned with a modest and timid demeanor.

Yeah, and Eskiboy
Yeah, and Wiley

Keep your daughter away from my sexy boy
Keep your daughter from getting involved with my attractive and charming associate.

This ain't gonna stop with threats rude boy
This conflict will not end with mere threats, man.

I'm a dangerous guy
I am a formidable and threatening individual.

When I let the flamers fly
When I unleash my powerful lyrics and performances.

I leave you on fire
I leave you feeling defeated and humiliated.

Every night, you can stay with Ny
Every night, you can remain insignificant in the music scene.

Seen as you ate all the pie
Since you consumed all the success and opportunities.

And it's strange but it's
Despite being unexpected, it is

Smooth sailing in Wiley
Easy and effortless for Wiley.

Went away for a year and let
Disappeared for a year and allowed

Them have Kane for a year
Others to dominate and overshadow Kane for a year.

Then went away for another year
Then disappeared for another year

Let them have Sway for the other year
So that Sway can be in the spotlight for that year.

Will, if I was you I
Wiley, if I were in your position

Will be wasting another year
I would spend another year futilely.

Will, you just won't see hyper
Wiley, you simply won't reach the level of success

Unless you're under 18, like most your type
Unless you are young and inexperienced, like many of your peers.

Cah Will, you've been getting deals like
Because Wiley, you have been securing deals like

Most of your life
Throughout most of your career.

The Movement's in full control
The music collective, The Movement, has complete dominance.

Hold the wheel, because when we hit
Take control, because when we achieve success

That's full contact
It will have a significant impact and interaction.

Will will be missing the usual
Wiley will be lacking his usual impact and presence.

But I bet he'd turn up to your funeral
But I am certain he would attend your funeral to pay respects.

Aye darg, you have to understand
Hey, mate, you need to comprehend

The Links Are Too Strong, chain Gang
The connections and unity are incredibly powerful.

The Movement, we are not flopping
The Movement is not failing or underperforming.

Wiley, I'm way too lyrical for you
Wiley, my lyrical abilities far surpass yours.

I'm over your head bruv, yeah?
I am way above your level, my friend, understand?

You can't touch me on the road
You cannot compete with me in live performances.

You can't even touch me in a song
You cannot match my skills and impact in a song.

You got no emotion, you're like a robot
You lack emotion and personality, you are robotic.

You're like an android
You are like a robotic and artificial being.

Blud, it's time you went
Mate, it is time for you to leave.

Home blud, real talk, yeah?
Return to your place, my friend, honestly, alright?

Cah that was
Because that was

You see that there? That was so easy
You see that, right? That was effortless and simple.

Blud, I'm super lyrical for you blud
Mate, I am extraordinarily skilled at lyricism compared to you.

Super, you're super minuscule, blud, aye
Super, you are extremely insignificant, mate, understand?

Wiley behave yourself, ya know?
Wiley, control yourself, you know?

Behave yourself
Control your actions and behavior.