Sirens
Nick Cage, Dizzee Rascal
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[Chorus] Blud, when you hear the sirens coming I can hear the sirens coming Better run when you hear the sirens coming I can hear the sirens coming One to da two to da three to da four Line my street, knocking at my door Twelve black boots on my bedroom floor What they want with rascal I'm not sure Took me to the station 8:30 For a fight that I had recently Say they got me on CCTV And the black boys told on me Can't understand why these boys keep snitching Can't understand why these boys keep bitching Now I'm hot tempered feel like switching Can't stand still trigger finger itching Gotta stay calm, gotta keep my cool If I go down I'll be a dam fool Gotta rise up, gotta stand up tall Can't let em see the end of Dizzee Rascal [Chorus:Repeat x2] Yo, let's take it back to that old school story telling shit Get me! One day I was with my bredwin 'A dot' roaming the streets On the main road hungry looking for something to eat Not no burger and no chips that's easily digested That shit that if your caught, you'll be easing arrested We was on the robin street I forgot to mention Kate There was this Breda rolling with us he was scared it was blait, And he was high But, back to the story 'A dot' spotted the man Straight ahead of us in the distance with his wifey holding hands So we followed him through this little alleyway into the flats And we thought the time was perfect so we crept up and we attacked I took the first swing unexpected causing panic We was ruthless causing agony in public it was tragic Me and 'A dot' lost the plot, acting like we were from hell Beat this Breda to the floor beat his wifey up as well Clayton stood back shaking, wishing that he never came When from out of nowhere there was Alisha screaming my name She went my school She saw it all To make it worse I'm hearing sirens, I ain't even trying handle [Chorus:Repeat x2] I can hear the sirens coming [Repeat x2] I break the law; I will never change [Repeat x3] Step into my soul get your whole face rearranged See me on the tele but I ain't no actor Running through the streets brave face it's a jack one Real day light no shame like a lunatic Rain, hell, sleet or snow I ain't new to it Show me what you got betta give it up quickly Lay them on their back if they try and fight swiftly Better mind out when they come through the manner man Keep em on their toes like hammer man It's no joke man woman and child I'm seeking See no skets no age I'm creeping Anything through the door cold on the wheelers Duck from the feds and I roll with the Dealers Smile with your heart and stand on a senteence, My last day wasn't like Eastenders Step into my soul get your whole face rearranged I break the law I will never change
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Written by: DYLAN KWABENA MILLS, NICHOLAS DONALD DETNON
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10 facts about this song
Release Period"Sirens" is a track from British rapper Dizzee Rascal's third studio album titled "Maths + English." The song was released on 21 May 2007, as the first single from the album.
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Inspiration and ConceptThe song was inspired by Dizzee Rascal's personal experiences in his neighborhood in East London. It narrates a story about inner-city youth and is intended to be a commentary on the experiences of young black men in Britain.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sirens" is highly noteworthy. Adapting a concept from The Hunt, a most controversial photo series by Tom Hunter, it was deemed visually stunning and controversial. In the video, Dizzee is chased by fox hunters, representing the police.
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Song Structure and Sound"Sirens" has a more rock-influenced sound compared to Dizzee's previous releases. It features a prominent guitar riff and uses sirens for creating a menacing sound that illustrates the theme of the song.
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Critical ReceptionUpon its release, the song received mostly positive reviews from the critics for its bold combination of grime and punk-style instrumentation. This blending of genres was praised as a demonstration of Rascal's creative versatility.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the acclaim, the single didn't perform well in the charts as expected. It reached number 20 on the official UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the UK Download Chart.
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Artistic SignificanceThe song marked a key moment in Dizzee Rascal's career, as it showcased his ability to experiment with a variety of sounds and genres. It played a role in paving the way for his later, more mainstream successes.
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Track Samples"Sirens" contains two samples - "I Luv U" from Dizzee’s debut album "Boy in da Corner" and "Hide and Seek" by Howard Jones.
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InfluenceAlthough "Sirens" may not have reached a high position on the charts, it gained significant cultural impact over time. The song has since been highly influential within the UK's grime scene.
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Award NominationDizzee Rascal's album "Maths + English," which included "Sirens," was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2007.
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