CANCELLED
slowthai feat. Skepta Lyrics

Now you're dripping blood
Violence has been inflicted upon the person the song is directed towards

Goat gang
Referring to a group of people, possibly members of his rap collective

From the neck
The location of the injury from the violence inflicted upon the person

How you gonna cancel me?
The artist challenges the idea of being cancelled

Twenty awards on the mantle-piece
The artist has an impressive track record in the music industry

Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
The artist has performed at one of the biggest music festivals in the UK

Girls in the crowd got their hands on me
The artist has a large, dedicated following

About you wanna cancel who?
The artist challenges the listener to provide a reason for being cancelled

Fuck with the cult, now the gang's on you
The artist and his followers are willing to retaliate against any attacks or criticism

I'm a vampire, got the fangs on you
The artist will metaphorically bite back against those who try to cancel him

I ain't an actor, fuck the Oscars
The artist has no interest in mainstream recognition or awards

Main stage in my boxers
The artist has a bold, confident stage presence

Thousand grams, fuck the Grammys
The artist dismisses the importance of receiving a Grammy award

Same, same for the shottaz
The artist's associates share his beliefs and values

Massage for the posture
The artist takes care of his physical health as a performer

Only bad tings on the roster
The artist associates with people who have a rebellious or troublesome reputation

I shot caffeine like I'm Costa
The artist consumes caffeine to stay alert and productive

Mad ting, what the bumba?
The artist expresses surprise or disbelief at an unknown situation

Ay, she said I do magic like Harry Potter
The artist boasts about his charming abilities with women

I'm off the vodka, ordering lobster
The artist indulges in luxurious dining experiences

Said it's preposterous, I'm so obnoxious
The artist acknowledges negative comments about his personality

I need a doctor
The artist implies that he is too talented to be contained

Said I won't come back, I must be cancer, ain't got much longer
The artist counters accusations of being irrelevant or on the decline

Then I made a comeback, kicking like Ong-Bak
The artist proves his relevance by making a triumphant return to music

Show me your face (huh?)
The artist demands that his detractors reveal their true intentions

Let me see who's really tryna stop me
The artist challenges his haters to reveal themselves and face his wrath

I pay the price, don't care what it costs me
The artist is willing to pay any price to maintain his artistic freedom

Endless Poetry like Jodorowsky
The artist references avant-garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's works as an influence on his poetry

Super sus, super off-key
The artist's style is unconventional and not for everyone

Run through the streets with a few G's
The artist and his crew are willing to use violence to defend themselves

We ain't killing them softly
The artist and his followers are willing to use force to send a message to their enemies

Know we got cranium shots for you zombies
The artist suggests that his detractors lack intelligence or individuality

We'll be purging 'til we pass out
The artist and his followers will eliminate anyone who stands in their way

Shell-casing dropping on the ground
The artist implies that he and his followers are armed and dangerous

On my high horse, it's so far down
The artist feels superior to his detractors and looks down on them

See you throwing stones in your glass house
The artist points out the hypocrisy of his critics who have flaws of their own

Evidently
The artist expresses that his superiority is clear to everyone

Nothing is going the way that you said it would be
The artist challenges his critics and implies that things are not as they seem

Middle finger to my enemy
The artist shows defiance and disrespect to those who oppose him

Foot on your neck got them begging me, "Please"
The artist has gained power over his enemies and they now fear him