Clash – English Lyrics

• By: Dave, Stormzy
• Album: We’re All Alone In This Together

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into "Clash" by Dave and Stormzy, a vibrant UK drill and hip hop track that showcases the pinnacle of British rap talent. Its intricate wordplay, rich cultural references, and confident delivery offer a fantastic entry point for understanding contemporary UK English slang and lyrical prowess, making it a special song for language learners. Explore the dynamic exchange between two of the UK's most influential artists.

[English]

Jordan 4s or Jordan 1s, Rolexes, got more than one

My AP cost 31, millimeter's 41

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, race me there, wait, hare, tortoise won

I need a ting, 30 plus, Blackberry and Walkman 1s

Look I left my phone and my babies, silent mode

My guys on ridin' mode, zombies, survival mode

He'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, 12:54 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 61

My left wrist retiring, mm

My apprentice tryna give Alan Sugar, there's no way I can-

Jordan 4s or Jordan 1s, Rolexes, got more than one

My AP cost 31, millimeter's 41

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

Overrated one, most hated one

Slid 'round after his birthday, gave him a happy belated one

Burned that bridge, cremated one, boom-boom, 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 on a high, might 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 21, I been lit since 21

Girl, I need that gently one, that Savage and Fenty one, mmh

Dave's got the new Aston Martin plug, could you send me one?

He said, "No need to be rentin' one"

Big flex, he's 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, on a vending one

Needed a hit, could have penned him one, cah 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' bare, but it's cool cah-

I got my ting so I'm more than good

Anytime that I walk 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, 16, don't write and clash

16, 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 4s or Jordan 1s, Rolexes, got more than one

My AP cost 31, millimeter's 41

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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
clash /klæʃ/ A2	verb - to come into conflict or disagreement
slaughter /ˈslɔːtər/ B1	verb - to kill animals for food
vegan /ˈviːɡən/ B1	adjective - not using or eating animal products
freak /friːk/ B1	noun - a person with unusual behavior or appearance
apprentice /əˈprentɪs/ B2	noun - a person learning a trade from a skilled employer
mortgage /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a loan to buy property
disrespect /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ B1	noun - lack of respect towards someone or something
flair /fleər/ B2	noun - natural ability or talent
simpson /ˈsɪmpsən/ C1	noun - a term used to describe someone who is overly affectionate or submissive in a relationship
vending /ˈvɛndɪŋ/ B1	noun - the activity of selling products through machines
cinema /ˈsɪnɪmə/ A2	noun - a place where films are shown
peer /pɪər/ B1	noun - a person of the same age, class, or background
shield /ʃiːld/ A2	noun - a protective guard
invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ B1	verb - to create or design something new
flex /flɛks/ B2	verb - to show off or boast
dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ A1	noun - a city in the United Arab Emirates