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Dizzee Rascal

Vexed

Release date: 21st July 2003

From Boy in da Corner
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About This Track

'Vexed' by Dizzee Rascal is a 2003 Hip-Hop/Rap track from the album 'Boy in da Corner'. The lyrics open as an address to a listener, pushing back at chatter and insisting on self-determination, with the singer rejecting being everyone’s friend and asking for no further talk. One short phrase gives the tone: “take nothing”.

"Vexed" is a track by Dizzee Rascal, from the album Boy in da Corner, released 21st July 2003. It's filed under Hip-Hop/Rap. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 2 articles about Dizzee Rascal.

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Dizzee Rascal

Lyrics

Vexed

[Intro]

Hey, listen, take nothing

I don't want to hear anymore talk, you get me, no more talk

I've heard their talk, that Dizzee Rascal's so rude

People talking don't even know me

I do what I want, you get me? (And ask no one for nothing, you get me?)

I ain't everyone's friend

Okay, I don't wanna get vexed

That's why I'm just trying to keep my cool, you get me?

I don't want to lose it, I can't believe I got people chattin' shit

Left, right, and centre (It's not a bad day)

I'll never watch what I say

I say what the fuck I want, I don't care who you are (Nah man)

I don't care who I offend or nothing

I won't be silenced

Listen, look

[Verse 1]

I'm showing you my life's more deep than you think (Uh-huh)

At nights, I get a little less sleep than you think (Really?)

Something keeps me up, I can't even get a wink (Huh)

And there's no point in trying, so I lay there and blink

I'm showing you, I feel more stressed than you see (Yeah)

But my business is my business and I keep it all to me

I've done a lot of work for you to see me where I be

But lately I sense you don't want to set me free

And lately, there's been controversy around my name (Okay)

But fuck you cause I ain't playing your game (Naw)

My attitude, my language - they ain't used to it (Okay)

But I ain't UK garage so (Get me) get used to it

'Cause I was raised an only child, not a brother, not a sis

And raised around hate, not a hug, not a kiss (Naw)

Before this I was just a failure in the mist

And I made it through the fog, I can't let you take the piss, so

[Chorus]

I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my cool (Cool)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around, try take me for no fool (Fool)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around, I'm reaching for my tool (Tool)

I ain't gonna let that boy get flash, I'll smash his head on the wall

So, I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my rag (Rag)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around try to take me for no slag (Slag)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around and run his gums you're mad (You're mad)

I can't be havin' him think I'm fake, I'll make his family sad

[Verse 2]

I do the fuck what I want, that's how I got here

And I'll be damned if I let you fussies interfere

And if I had my way, you wouldn't even get near

I don't need your help, do I make myself clear?

I know it sounds rude, that's because it's meant to be (Okay)

I plan to be the rudest boy in this industry (Okay)

Ain't two-faced, and I ain't known to gloat (Okay)

If I don't like you, then I'll tell you to your throat

I don't know what you want, I don't know what you expect

But if I don't know you, don't ask me for respect

I don't give it easily, I don't give it much

And I ain't got a heart, so don't ever try and touch

All these pigs runnin' 'round like I owe them (Okay)

Before I got big, I didn't even know them (Okay)

I'll be doing this for a whole lot a' years (Okay)

And I'll be standing tall and straight when the smoke clears

So

[Chorus]

I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my cool (Cool)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around, try take me for no fool (Fool)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around, I'm reaching for my tool (Tool)

I ain't gonna let that boy get flash, I'll smash his head on the wall

So, I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my rag (Rag)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around try to take me for no slag (Slag)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around and run his gums you're mad (You're mad)

I can't be havin' him think I'm fake, I'll make his family sad

[Verse 3]

Yo

I'm the type of boy that takes the bump with the grind (Okay)

And I'm the type of boy to take your girl from behind (Okay)

I'm the type of boy your girl wants me to be (She told me)

So don't act a prick, 'cause it don't suit me (Okay)

You could bore me up and you can even shoot me (Okay)

But if your girl's lettin' off, then it's my duty (Okay)

I ain't trying to keep your wifey, truthfully (Okay)

But it ain't my fault your girlfriend's a groupie

Be careful what you ask for, you could change your mind (Okay)

And what you're looking for, you won't like what you find (Okay)

If you're looking for the gossip, if you're looking for the chat

I'll remind you that curiosity killed the cat (Okay)

Plus

Girls are telling lies, and they spreading like the plague (Okay)

What else can I do except keep myself made (Okay)

I don't know why these girls are trying to attack me, (Okay)

But I'm a rude boy, I won't let nobody trap me, so

[Chorus]

I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my cool (Cool)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around, try take me for no fool (Fool)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around, I'm reaching for my tool (Tool)

I ain't gonna let that boy get flash, I'll smash his head on the wall

So, I don't wanna get vexed (Vexed)

And I don't wanna lose my rag (Rag)

But I ain't gonna let that boy come around try to take me for no slag (Slag)

I ain't gonna let that boy come around and run his gums you're mad (You're mad)

I can't be havin' him think I'm fake, I'll make his family sad

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Track details

From Boy in da Corner

2003
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Album
Boy in da Corner
Boy in da Corner
Dizzee Rascal
21st July 2003
Release year
2003
  1. 1Sittin' Here
    4:06
  2. 2Stop Dat
    3:40
  3. 3I Luv U
    4:05
  4. 4Brand New Day
    4:00
  5. 52 Far (feat. Wiley)
    3:08
  6. 6Fix Up, Look Sharp
    3:45
  7. 7Cut 'Em Off
    3:55
  8. 8Hold Ya Mouf (feat. God's Gift)
    2:54
  9. 9Round We Go
    4:14
  10. 10Jus' a Rascal
    3:28
  11. 11Wot U On?
    4:50
  12. 12Jezebel
    3:37
  13. 13Seems 2 Be
    3:46
  14. 14Live O
    3:35
  15. 15Do It!
    4:06
  16. —Vexed
  17. —Hold Ya Mouf
  18. —2 Far
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