Stripe 1 EP

Tracklisting

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• 1 / Up & Down

  Verse 1

  It's the digital revolution, globalisation
  Too many PIN numbers, enough confusion
  You really need to watch this in high definition
  Conspiracy theorists say it's all an illusion

  Modern day civilisation
  Put yourself in harm's way for compensation
  Ungodly stuff going on in congregations
  And people getting killed for peaceful demonstration

  Got my inspiration from the Motherland
  Hold the mic in my right hand like a magic wand
  It's so obvious, like FCUK anagram
  That one man's meat is another man's Haraam

  Calling my spirits from the Westside of Africa
  Shift the paradigm with this rhythmic massacre
  With these guys, so tight, Greenwich Mean Time
  I spit rhymes, flexi-time, no pantomime

  At least make sure that the kids are fed
  Before you go throwing hard earned money at the naked
  Lady on the pole, go-go stripper yo
  Don't say you love her unless you're planning to keep her, yo

  It's raw, organic, not from concentrate
  Inspired by our heroes as we Diggin in the Crates
  Oh ye! Oh ye! Gather round and unify
  Here's a nice slice of Tiger Shadow Pie

  Hook

  Broken hearts
  Broke pockets
  Stolen wallets
  Swollen bellies
  Fat cats making dollars

  Verse 2

  Rap dude with no tattoo
  Chillax man, don't misconstrue
  Go ahead with your booty, tutti-frutti
  While I inspire myself with the ghost of Fela Kuti

  Not gonna be run-of the-mill
  Choose another path and it's downhill
  By Jove I will, Range Rove my skills
  Over rough terrains to the top of the hill

  Too many gangsta mimics, with their wanksta lyrics
  Little drummer boy, never owned a crucifix
  5 foot 11, never quite made it to six
  In the mix, living in the sticks, looking for a fix

  Musical Interlude

  Verse 3

  I am from the Game & Watch era
  The Game Boy, the Tetris, the Swatch watch era
  Look here young'un, if you don't mind me asking
  Why the hell are you carrying that knife and gatling?

  Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
  There ain't no future between you and Jezebel
  First, she'll take your money then she'll do a kiss-and-tell
  Listen to your real friends, often they know you well

  Yikes! The gang youths turn up on bikes
  She don't fancy you, don't call her a dyke
  Tiger Shadow, back with the mojo
  Back with the psychoanalytical flow

  Hook

  Broken hearts
  Broke pockets
  Stolen wallets
  Swollen bellies
  Fat cats making dollars

• 2 / I Knew You'd Be Alright

  Verse 1

  Things probably seem really bad...

  Things probably seem really bad...

  Things probably seem really bad
  What's the reason you keep feeling so sad
  Don't allow that thing to get to you
  Whatever is making you feel blue

  You probably feel like it's the end of the world
  But it happens to every man, woman, boy or girl
  The world at large is full of sadness
  But through it all, there's good vibes and gladness

  I don't just wanna say it will be okay
  But it will be, I know it sounds cliché
  Things seem really bad today
  But things will change, there will be a brand new day

  One day you will look back and smile
  It seems like you haven't done that in a while
  Live your life, fulfil your destiny
  Don't waste all your energy on your enemy

  Chorus

  It'll be okay
  Everything will be okay

  It'll be alright
  Everything will be alright

  Verse 2

  Things probably seem really bad...

  Things probably seem really bad...

  Things probably seem really bad
  What's the reason you keep feeling so sad
  Don't allow that thing to get to you
  Whatever is making you feel blue

  Just leave it behind and move on
  Find something new and get your groove on
  Live your life, let no one stop you
  From doing anything that you want to

  I don't just wanna say it will be okay
  But it will be, I know it sounds cliché
  Things seem really bad today
  But things will change, there will be a brand new day

  One day you will look back and smile
  It seems like you haven't done that in a while
  Live your life, fulfil your destiny
  Don't waste all your energy on your enemy

  Chorus

  It'll be okay
  Everything will be okay

  It'll be alright
  Everything will be alright

• 3 / See You Next Tuesday

  Verse 1

  All these youths acting like it's all a game
  Do anything for money, fortune and fame
  Ask the real gangsters what they put up with
  The shame, the guilt, the lost relationships

  Then there's brothers who keep getting that crack money
  That coke money, blood money, funny money
  And sisters aspire to be playboy bunnies
  And thugs only feel safe with knifey and gunny

  Don't say you're that dude if you're not, brother
  That tough talk can get you into some other bother
  Sitting here feeling for some yam and cassava
  TV screen flashing thugs in balaclavas

  Never tempted to fake the banknote
  For certain poisons there is no antidote
  Survivors seek the loophole and make the most
  Row, row, row your boat

  Chorus

  I don't need this mess today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't need this stress today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't feel my best today (see you next Tuesday)
  I can't take your test today (see you next Tuesday)
  I do need my rest today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't need this mess today (see you next Tuesday)

  Verse 2

  It's that Black Tiger again
  Bringing the lyrical fire again
  Despite the grim Yorkshire rain
  We're working towards a majestic Reign

  Guys listen, man, chale, oi you!
  When the young'uns approach, stay ice cool
  He pulled a fast one, nice move
  Here's some Tiger Shadow CD's, buy two

  Some have silver spoon in their mouth
  Others see mum light up the spoon near her mouth
  Hand to mouth, down-and-out, church mouse
  That's why they're getting stoned like glass house

  I guess I'm a rapper dude
  I don't do the do, or sound like they do
  Written rhymes, poetic tunes, that I bring to you
  Oh so true!

  Chorus

  I don't need this mess today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't need this stress today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't feel my best today (see you next Tuesday)
  I can't take your test today (see you next Tuesday)
  I do need my rest today (see you next Tuesday)
  I've got too much debts to pay (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't need this mess today (see you next Tuesday)
  I don't need this stress today (see you next Tuesday)

  Refrain

  See you next Tuesday...

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