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War by ArrDee

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ArrDee

War

Release date: 18th March 2022

From Pier Pressure
Track 2
2:46
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About This Track

ArrDee and Aitch trade verses over a beat from producer Hargo, each claiming readiness for confrontation. ArrDee anchors the track with a repeated refrain about coming from struggle and refusing to tolerate false pleasantries; Aitch arrives late in the song to assert his own credentials. The production sits somewhere between trap and grime, all minimal synth and hard-hitting drums, leaving plenty of space for the two voices to dominate. The song arrived as a statement of intent from ArrDee, who had recently broken through. Where others might have softened their approach, he doubles down on aggression and authenticity, contrasting his hard-won success against those who question it. The accompanying visuals matched the militaristic tone, with both rappers positioned as combatants on a shoreline, surrounded by vehicles and armed figures. 'War' debuted at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, establishing itself as a significant early moment in his career.

"War" is a single by ArrDee, from the album Pier Pressure, released 18th March 2022. The track is 2:46 long. It's filed under Hip-Hop/Rap. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about ArrDee.

About the Artist

ArrDee

ArrDee

Lyrics

War

Hold on, hold on, hold on
It's Tekky, WhYJay
Ready for war, they wanna battle

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war (woo)
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war (I'm ready for war)
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before (yeah)
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (woop, woop) (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

If they wanna battle, I'm lettin' it loose
I've been the bigger man, they didn't give a damn
And I don't wanna call a truce (no way)
And they don't wanna hear the truth
They think it was luck that got me in the booth (ha)
'Cause I'm up, and I'm eatin' my fruits
And they didn't see the seeds or the bleedin'
Non-believing, underachieving

See, I remember this time, I was flat on my arse
Mum lost the yard and I'm tryna graft
Studio was my time apart
I'd go bake off back at Muli's yard
Schemin' how we'd get our mulas up
Stupidness for a few quid more
Thank God everyday that music bussed
Think I ain't ready? You stupid cunt

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war (woo)
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before (been here)
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before (yeah)
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (woop, woop) (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

Yo, alright, I got 16, 15 left
Armz Korleone when I lift these reps (whoosh)
Hard to moan when you live this blessed
Bro don't park the chrome, he just rips and press (bah, bah)
Swipe and go, I spend quids on creps
Multiply my dough when I flip this cheque
All I write 'bout's tits and sex
I'm surprised I ain't had no pickneys yet (ah)

Nah, I lied, these man are my yutes
Spit a line and fire up man in the booth
Bring the ride out, stand on the roof
Man tried but you just can't battle the truth (no way)
So my guys still savage a yute
It's not a music vid, they ain't plannin' a shoot (yeah)
If it happens, it happens, it's true, but... (whoa)

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war (woo)
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before (been here)
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

If they wanna battle, I'm ready for war
I come from the struggle and love all the trouble
I've been here before (yeah)
I'm done and I'm sick of the talk
With their smiling faces, not anymore (yeah)
Kick in the door (woop, woop) (kick in the door)
Been in the gutter, I come from the mud
I can give you a tour

Ready for war, ready for war

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Track details

From Pier Pressure

2:462022Single
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Album
Pier Pressure
Pier Pressure
ArrDee
18th March 2022
Track number
2
Release year
2022
  1. 1Locker
    2:46
  2. 2War
    2:46
  3. 3Oliver Twist
    2:55
  4. 4Flowers (Say My Name)
    2:39

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    • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Aitch, ArrDee
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    Vocals
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