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Clash Lyrics

by Dave

Lyricist: Dave, Skepta, Fredo, Novelist

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Clash Lyrics

[Dave:] Jordan 4's or Jordan 1's, Rolexes, got more than one My AP cost thirty-one, millimeter's forty-one Stick him up with a stick-stick, he drew the shorter one You can't short me one, in the club with the shortest one Lighty, the shortest one, on my mind, Jorja one Crocodile bag, I bought her one, vegan ting, I slaughter one Freaks, I got more than one, fuck, daddy and daughter one (One) Tory puttin' in labour, this that Jeremy Corbyn one Awkward one, raced me there, wait, here, tortoise one I need a ting, thirty plus, Blackberry and Walkman 1s Look I left my phone and my babies, silent mode My guys on ridin' mode, zombies, survival mode Who's got a new vest? Man, pop that shield, no microphone I'll ride for bro, he's next to I like typin' O The score: 5 and 0, 6-to-1 For the kicks I love, twelve-fifty-four like 6-to-1 Babe, can't look at my mentions, that's Area 51 I'm so close to my pension, my left wrist is sixty-one My left wrist retired, mm My apprentice tryna get Alan Sugar, there's no way I can- Jordan 4's or Jordan 1's, Rolexes, got more than one My AP cost thirty-one, millimeter's forty-one Stick him up with a stick-stick, he drew the shorter one You can't short me one, in the club with the shortest one Lighty, the shortest one, on my mind, Jorja one Crocodile bag I bought a one, vegan ting, I slaughter one Freaks, I got more than one, fuck, daddy and daughter one (One) Tory puttin' in labour, this that Jeremy Corbyn one [Stormzy:] Overrated one, most hated one Slid 'round after his birthday, gave him a happy belated one Burned that bridge, cremated one, ooh, ooh, bailiff one Got away with murder, this that Viola Davis one They stop and stare, watch rare, clear, stainless one Debate this one, hatin'-niggas gonna hate this one I live life and hide my fly to Dubai with the guys, 'cause the weather's been shit I can wear a different kettle every day of the month from a different Rollies, got twenty-one, I been lit since twenty-one Girl, I need that gently one, that Savage and Fenty one Dave's got the new Aston Martin plug, could you send me one? He said "No need to be rentin' one" Big Flex is inventin' one, cold, cold My bros don't chat, we just wear all-black on a blend in one Man are talkin' war, don't know 'bout war 'til you end in one The machine got sweets, not the vending one Needed a hit, could have penned him one, 'cause you're pendin' one She wanna go to the cinema, so we just walk downstairs (Walk downstairs) The mortgage cleared, we've overtaken all our peers (All our peers) After all these years, disrespect is all I hear I'm Pep, I ball with flair Off the set, they storm like, off the set, they storm like Piers That's what I call mornin' tears Them man are talkin' there, but it's cool 'cause [Dave:] I got my tings on, I'm good anytime that I walked my hood I got the Jordan 4's and 6's, all I need now is Jordyn Woods Don't get caught for pus, don't die for nyash We slide and crash, sixteen, don't ride and clash Sixteen, don't battlerap She got the wap and a wap, what are you thinkin'? Mans on simpin', I'll buy her a car like a pair of Jordan 4's or Jordan 1's, Rolexes, got more than one My AP cost thirty-one, millimeter's forty-one Stick him up with a stick-stick, he drew the shorter one You can't short me one, in the club with the shortest one Lighty, the shortest one, on my mind, Jorja one Crocodile bag I bought her one, vegan ting, I slaughter one Freaks, I got more than one, fuck, daddy and daughter one (One) Tory puttin' in labour, this that Jeremy Corbyn one

Meaning of Clash

“Clash,” Dave’s ambitious and dizzying debut single, is a fractured portrait of hyper-materialism, generational anxiety, and the relentless pursuit of status within contemporary British culture. The core theme revolves around an obsessive accumulation of “ones”—luxury possessions like Jordans, Rolexes, Apple products – each representing not just wealth but also validation and a desperate attempt to keep pace with perceived success. Dave’s rapid-fire delivery, layered with increasingly absurd references – from Tory politics to Alan Sugar – creates a sense of manic urgency, mirroring the feeling of being constantly bombarded by demands for consumption and achievement. The repeated motif of “one” isn't simply about objects; it symbolizes an inability to truly ‘win,’ a perpetual chasing of something just out of reach, fueling an internal conflict between ambition and a yearning for genuine connection. Stormzy’s verse amplifies this feeling, injecting a layer of cynical swagger and highlighting the performative nature of success. His lines – “Overrated one, most hated one” - expose the inherent contradictions of being simultaneously celebrated and scrutinized. The imagery of burning bridges and escaping to Dubai with his crew underscores a desire for detachment from the pressures he faces. Ultimately, "Clash" isn’t just about luxury goods; it's a commentary on the anxieties of modern life – the pressure to constantly prove oneself, the superficiality of social media validation, and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of striving without ever truly finding satisfaction. Dave’s raw vulnerability, juxtaposed with Stormzy’s confident bravado, creates a powerful tension that encapsulates the song's central struggle: the clash between aspiration and reality.

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