Nobody

Skindred

About Nobody

"Nobody" is the first single from Skindred's 2002 / 2004 debut album, Babylon. It also appears on Need for Speed: Underground 2 and MX vs. ATV Unleashed soundtracks. "Nobody" peaked at #14 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #23 on its Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2004.


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My son, we come to take over
MC, you better look over your shoulder
Yeah, you know, we on and on, oh, well, now
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection, na, na
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection

Nuff a dem a come and dem a try dog we out
Born down pill we a di ruffneck scouts
Music we make fi make the crowd jump up
Crowd get hype, explode and erupt
Blend up the ragga metal punk hip-hop
Unity sound killer, groove non-stop
Inna fi this place a so the strong will survive
Strength and power a gon' keep dem alive

My son, we come to take over
MC, you better look over your shoulder
Yeah, you know, we on and on, oh, well, now
Skindred, we inna yuh area
Bring the ruckus, you know we superior
Yeah, you know we on and on
On and on, on, on, on, on, on, on, on

Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Come follow me, one and two and sixty, seven and forty-three
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive 
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive 

Some a dem a come and dem a try flex with this
Show them the ragga punk power, watch dem head twist
Sting like a scorpion buzz like an E
Full force of fist it a go drop plenty 
This is what we want and you have got to know
If you think you're hard, star, come and have a go

My son, we come to take over
MC, you better look over your shoulder
Yeah, you know we on and on
Skindred, we inna yuh area
Bring the ruckus, you know we superior
Yeah, you know we on and on
On and on, on, on, on, on, on, on, on

Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Come follow me, one and two and sixty, seven and forty-three
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Come mek we tell 'em 
What me tell dem, what me tell dem, what we

Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive

B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection
B-b-baow, b-b-b-b-boaw, war, war, war connection

Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
'body gets out a dis shark pit alive
Come follow me, one and two and sixty, seven and forty-three
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
'Body, nobody, 'body

Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
No son of a bitch dem a go come out a this alive
Nobody, nobody gets out alive
Nobody gets out a this shark pit alive

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Skindred

Skindred is a Welsh rock band from Newport. The band was formed in 1998 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War. Skindred's musical style mixes heavy metal, alternative rock, punk rock and reggae. The band also integrate elements of dancehall, jungle, hardcore, ska, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and various other influences into their music. more »

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Written by: Martyn Ford, Daniel John Pugsley, Jeffrey Rose, Benji Webbe

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Nobody" by Skindred is a blend of several genres including metal, reggae, punk, and hardcore.
Album and Release Date
The song "Nobody" is from the album "Babylon," which was released in 2004.
Chart Performance
"Nobody" reached #14 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 2004.
Video
The music video for "Nobody" was nominated for "Best Short Form Music Video" at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Band Composition
Skindred is a Welsh band consisting of members Benji Webbe, Mikey Demus, Daniel Pugsley, and Arya Goggin.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Nobody" are thought to represent a rallying call, pushing listeners to stand up for themselves, particularly in the face of adversity, fitting with Skindred's wider themes of unity and strength.
Unique Sound
Its unique mixture of rock, punk, and reggae helped establish Skindred's reputation for genre-blending music, earning them a unique place in the music industry.
Band Origin
Skindred was formed following the dissolution of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band "Dub War."
Prominent Track
"Nobody" is one of Skindred's best-known tracks, defining their distinctive style, and often played as the closing song at their live shows.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the racing video game "Need for Speed: Underground 2", and the action film "XXX: State of the Union."
Official Remix
The band later released an official remix of the song, "Nobody (Does It Better)" on the 2005 reissue of their album "Babylon."
Live Performance
Skindred's live performances of "Nobody" are particularly notable for their energy and crowd interaction. The band often engages the audience in a "Newport Helicopter", a move where the crowd whips round clothing above their heads in time with the music.

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