Dave

Lyrics

[Intro]
I've had people try to play me
But I know them days are over
People think I'm going crazy
But I know this game is over
I've had people try to play me
But I know them days are over
People think I'm going crazy
But I know this game is over

[Verse 1]
It's game over
How could I have any fucking time
With all this weight on my shoulders?
I used to wish I was older
Until the day that I got older
And now I'm growing up with a bag full of problems
Thinking, how do I solve them?
And it's like, if I ain't got a job
Then my mum's gonna think I'm useless
But I don't wanna be no super student
Mummy, I'm only human
I applied for jobs in retail
And all the times I tried: ignored, declined
I never got emailed
I was gonna take it to uni
But I got tired in the ends like seashells
How many fucking times did teachers tell me that I was talented
15 putting in work
Trying to get heard like I want to bring cattle in
Now I got all this pressure
And I don't know how to handle it
My life's like a magic trick
Cos all my options are vanishing
From Cadbury to cannabis
And sticks in the air like javelins
So many man got poked
And that's why I'm onto Not3s like Maddison
I wanna make time for Alisson
Cos her body good like Samaritans
But I don't think I can balance it
Look
[Hook]
I used to have so many friends
Me and them went different ways
Some man wanna drink and party
Me and them got different aims
And as soon as you cut man out
People say that you changed
Nothing changed here
Same player, different game
I used to have so many friends
Me and them went different ways
Some man wanna drink and party
Me and them got different aims
And as soon as you cut man out
People say that you changed
Nothing changed here
Same player, but just

[Verse 2]
Think before you start it
Not one of them dogs are barking
My young boy got a cast on his right arm
So he cut in with the left like Mahrez
The .38 got a kick like Courtois
But the .45 got a bite like Suarez
Don't make me call Uncle Ahmed
Hoodie and gloves from Vauxhall market
I know many man think I'm a target
And I still got beef that's awkward
But if a man wants war that's Walkers
Tell a paigon that we're ready to sort it
I don't wanna play no games and
I don't wanna give no warnings
Catch that yute in a rave
We'll leave the party red like Jeremy Corbyn
And tell your girl not to force it
Cos I do not treat her fancy
I made the girl come round and go low
Now I just call her Kanté
Hahahahaha
I remember when she didn't wanna add me
Cos she wanted to fuck with a bad breed
Now she wanna chill with a rapper or athlete
But isn't your man in jail?
Didn't that dickhead wife you?
You said you'd hold it down
But I guess my man got lied to
Man came out looking like Sagat
Yo big man, I don't wanna fight you
I can't make you leave your girl but
What I made her do can like Ryu
[Hook]
I used to have so many friends
Me and them went different ways
Some man wanna drink and party
Me and them got different aims
And as soon as you cut man out
People say that you changed
Nothing changed here
Same player, different game
I used to have so many friends
Me and them went different ways
Some man wanna drink and party
Me and them got different aims
And as soon as you cut man out
People say that you changed
Nothing changed here
Same player, different game

If you're a fan of the UK grime scene, then you're likely already familiar with Dave, the London-born rapper that's been making waves across the industry since his debut single "Black" dropped in 2016. Since then, Dave has established himself as one of the most talented and exciting voices in contemporary rap, and his 2017 EP "Six Paths" put him on the map as one of the genre's most promising up-and-comers. With his 2018 sophomore EP "Game Over," Dave builds on that promise, delivering a concise and hard-hitting collection of tracks that showcase his impressive skills both as a rapper and a lyricist.

About Game Over

The titular track for Dave's "Game Over" provides an excellent introduction to the EP as a whole, setting the tone for the project and laying out the themes that run throughout the other four songs. In "Game Over," Dave sees himself as a player in a high-stakes game - specifically, the rap game - and he spits bars that deal with everything from girls to the pressures of success to the challenges of dealing with old friends and enemies from his home neighborhood in London.

Right from the opening bars, it's clear that Dave is taking no prisoners. His flow is tight and aggressive, and he immediately launches into a barrage of bars that showcase his incredible technical skill as a rapper. As the song progresses, he tackles a wide variety of subjects, touching on the sacrifices he's made to get to where he is, the struggles of trying to stay true to yourself while still pleasing your audience, and the importance of staying vigilant and guarded in an industry that's full of snakes.

One of the things that makes "Game Over" such a great track is the way that Dave balances his technical skill as a rapper with his emotional depth as a lyricist. While his flow is certainly impressive, it's the way that he uses that flow to express his thoughts and feelings that makes the song truly great. There's a real sense of vulnerability and honesty here that's rare in the world of rap, and it's clear that Dave is using his music to work through some of the complicated emotions that come with being a young artist grappling with issues like fame, relationships, and personal identity.

Of course, no discussion of "Game Over" would be complete without mentioning the incredible beat that underpins the entire track. Dave's longtime collaborators 169 and Fraser T Smith team up here to deliver a brooding and atmospheric instrumental that perfectly matches the intensity of his lyrics. The track's low-end rumble gives it a real weight and power, while its stark piano chords and eerie vocal samples add a sense of otherworldly beauty.

All in all, "Game Over" is an incredibly impressive track that proves once again that Dave is one of the most talented rappers working in the UK today. From its raw and honest lyrics to its incredible beat and Dave's jaw-dropping flow, this is a song that demands to be heard by anyone who's interested in contemporary rap music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Dave's work or simply looking for an introduction to one of the most exciting up-and-comers in the genre, "Game Over" is an essential track that's not to be missed.

• Release Date: November 3, 2017
• Artist: Dave