The Roll Deep lyrics are taken from a groundbreaking grime collective in the UK, Roll Deep, which was formed in 2002 in East London. The collective was started by Wiley, who is known for his involvement in the grime scene.Initially, Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, and Jme were also part of the group.Through syncopated rhythms, pulse pounding beats, and powerful music, a culture, society, economy, hope, identity, and myriad challenges are interwoven into a masterpiece as London’s streets come to life through song.
Roll Deep got off to a strong start with their singles The Avenue, Shake a Leg, Green Light, and Good Times achieving commercial success. The lyrics are thoughtful yet fueled with the blunt intensity of burning energy. This encapsulates the true nature of grime’s underground roots and its evolution into a commercial product. As is customary in grime tracks, multiple MCs perform, resulting in a dynamic exchange of styles and personalities.
Roll Deep’s lyrics epitomize the essence of grime music by intertwining fury and rhythm with clever metaphors and British slang. They not only supported the proliferation of grime, but also influenced younger UK artists. Lines of bragging, self-praise, personal expression, and social critique make the music accessible to both die-hard fans and new listeners alike.
Roll Deep is now regarded for their contribution to the grime culture and the lyrics they wrote during the early 2000’s UK underground scene which is now regarded as timeless.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Name | Roll Deep |
| Genre | Grime, UK Garage, Hip-Hop |
| Formed In | 2002, East London, UK |
| Key Members | Wiley, Dizzee Rascal, Flowdan, Scratchy, Target |
| Notable Songs | “Good Times”, “Green Light”, “The Avenue”, “Shake a Leg” |
| Lyrical Themes | Urban life, street culture, success, parties, identity |
| Language | English (UK Slang/Grime dialect) |
| Contribution | Pioneered grime lyrics and style |
| Style | Aggressive delivery, fast tempo, multiple MCs per track |
| Impact | Inspired UK rappers and mainstream acceptance of grime |
Roll Deep Lyrics
Oh special people, never done anything,
never done anything, never given much advice,
never asked questions about me,
never fanned me, when it happened,
oh, the meeting of ripe wheat, never happened,
Jats are stubborn, they fight a little, but they never fail, I said, I said
who always come first, the hinds , come and tell the truth, they are firmly entrenched, they go and do not go where they quickly bury , Jats, where they go and do not go
The boys who always come first, the hinds come,
the talk is firm, the corners are tight, they don’t go where
they quickly bury the Jatts, where
They have a low profile, they have made the tires, they don’t
talk, they are in the streets, the streets are not in the city,
they are in the back seat, they sit in the back seat, they do
n’t
keep accounts,
they don’t divide their hearts,
they don’t know this much about me,
you will see the page, they never take my name,
they C-Block, they play my songs loudly, the boys, the
boys who always come first, the boys who always come first, the hinds come, the talk is firm, the corners are tight, they don’t go where they quickly bury the Jatts, where
They don’t let it get to them, they don’t let it get to them, they don’t talk, they are too much to talk to, they put it on their legs, they talk about the sweet things, they don’t fight The wrath of the hearts of the boys, the boys, the
The boys who always come first, the Hindus,
come and tell the story, they are sure, they are stuck, they are not going anywhere, where
they quickly bury the Jatts.
The boys who always come first, the Hindus, come and tell
the story, they are sure, they are stuck, they are not going
anywhere, where they quickly bury the Jatts.
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