AMBUSH [Explicit] by OFB & BandoKay (2024)

Sykes, Sykes
What
Wey-wey-wey-wey-wey

I'm in the back of this car, no taxi
Sadly, I beg a man please try mad me
You'll see this hand ting get handy
Live-o corn when I slap this badly

One in the head, jump out and get tappy
I didn't catch him, I didn't go back happy
Pattys, pattys, some f*cking pattys
Bally up, spot man and get splashy
Switch, you don't wanna see me switch up
Off the moped with a stick, no witch
The sweet ones stepped out in drip, three balls in her tongue, this brown skin thick
Telling me she rates my songs and dick
Back Rambos, not a fan of flicks
This .38 hand ting holds six
Like Turna, with bae I can't slip
I can talk on bare mans name, 15, that was me on the ride with my blade
Then the next two rides man went on the wap got brought, the spinner and the gauge
If you don't see no one at Tops or Commerce, we're circling Turnpike Lane
Tryna just ching man out of their J's, ayy, broski holding the clutch then brake

Bros too tapped, he keeps on squeezing, sneezing, this is the shotgun season
Get back gang where the dotty's revealing, S slapped it, jumped out and beat it
Gang 'dem crash, no Flight of the Phoenix
Two in the dots for five of these idiots
Shh got cheffed up and then left bleeding
Lack on the road, that's normal procedures
These opp boys must've gone ku-ku
'Cause I'm really on drills, no fibs
Man's holding a f*ck off chings
If you see Double Lz, step round with a limp
Always two guns up in the whip
Slap that quick, watch his whole body twitch
Don't think you can ride on the Nizz
Man slide right back in a tinted whip

If I slap this corn out the hand ting
It's a mad ting if I press this trigger
6 man squashed in this dinger, chest shot chinger
Jump out gang with this spinner
This opp thot come way too inna cah her friend got shot
She don't know who's the driller
To all the opp boys, it's your friends we bill up
No reaction, they don't ride for their nigg*
I'm on the O, ten toes with my soldiers
I don't beef my age, I got beef with olders
Man crash this corn off motors
This shotgun slaps and it flings my shoulder
Tion Wayne is a f*cking joker
Carni tryna spill juice, that's soaker
Buck four, he tried run with his poker
He's with DV and they both got poked up

Yo, I'm tryna do it like Boogs, fling blades in hoods but they got broski on the case
This shotgun come long like Grace, half it-half it so it comes in the rave
On the stage with H, big shank on my waist, so I'm in N9 with my mates
Gang changing plates, tape off your estates then head straight back to the base
This sweet one keeps talking 'bout dates
If I slap this gauge, whole neighbourhood awakes
Bro Kush put his foot on the brakes, my driller backed it and try hit that face
If we can't see H then we gon' get blades, either way, it works both ways
Bro's drunk off Wrays, got corn for days so I don't get blammed on the mains

I'm in the back of this car, no taxi
Sadly, I beg a man please try mad me
You'll see this hand ting get handy
Live-o corn when I slap this badly
One in the head, jump out and get tappy
I didn't catch him, I didn't go back happy
Pattys, pattys, some f*cking pattys
Bally up, spot man and get splashy
Switch, you don't wanna see me switch up
Off the moped with a stick, no witch
The sweet ones stepped out in drip, three balls in her tongue, this brown skin thick
Telling me she rates my songs and dick
Back Rambos, not a fan of flicks
This .38 hand ting holds six
Like Turna, with bae I can't slip
I can talk on bare mans name, 15, that was me on the ride with my blade
Then the next two rides man went on the wap got brought, the spinner and the gauge
If you don't see no one at Tops or Commerce, we're circling Turnpike Lane
Tryna just ching man out of their J's, ayy, broski holding the clutch then brake

What

What
Sykes, Sykes

The lyrics of OFB & BandoKay's song "Ambush" is a hardcore grime track that lyrically depicts the violent and ruthless lifestyle of gang members in London. The opening lines of the song talks about being in the back of the car without the use of a taxi and begging someone to try and attack him. This indicates that the singer is somehow involved in criminal activities and is prepared for any situation. The lyrics then take a violent turn with words like "live-o corn" indicating a gunshot, and "slapping badly" as physical violence with a weapon. The scenes depicted are intense and violent, with mentions of a shotgun season, gang fights, and government-allocated estates.

The song also includes references to violent acts like chinging (stabbing), crashing (ramming), and splashing (shooting) individuals. The lyrics are also peppered with gang slang such as "Bally up" (wearing a balaclava) and "dinger" (car). At the same time, it also provides a glimpse into the singers' personal life by casually referencing relationships, "brown skin thick," songs, and "bae."

Overall, "Ambush" is a song that provides an unflinching look into the violent world of young gang members in London in the 21st century. It shows the desperation and ruthlessness of those living on the fringes of society and their willingness to go to any lengths to survive in a world where violence seems like the only way out.

Sykes, Sykes
Referring to the Sykes-Picot Agreement which divided the Middle East into spheres of influence between Britain and France

What
A rhetorical question, demanding attention and setting an aggressive tone for the song

Wey-wey-wey-wey-wey
An expression of excitement and anticipation

I'm in the back of this car, no taxi
Asserting dominance by indicating control over transportation and emphasizing danger

Sadly, I beg a man please try mad me
Boasting about fearlessness and daring rivals to engage in conflict

You'll see this hand ting get handy
Threatening violence and demonstrating a willingness to fight

Live-o corn when I slap this badly
Referring to a type of ammunition and expressing confidence in one's fighting ability

One in the head, jump out and get tappy
Describing a violent attack with a gun and signaling readiness to engage in violence

I didn't catch him, I didn't go back happy
Acknowledging a failure to accomplish a violent act and highlighting the desire for revenge

Pattys, pattys, some f*cking pattys
Referring to a popular fast food item and using it as slang for money

Bally up, spot man and get splashy
Advising others to wear a balaclava and attack rivals with violence

Switch, you don't wanna see me switch up
Warning rivals not to provoke a change in behavior or attitude

Off the moped with a stick, no witch
Describing carrying a weapon while riding a moped and rejecting superstitions

The sweet ones stepped out in drip, three balls in her tongue, this brown skin thick
Describing a woman's appearance and expressing admiration

Telling me she rates my songs and dick
Bringing attention to one's musical and sexual prowess

Back Rambos, not a fan of flicks
Preferring a certain type of knife and rejecting alternatives

This .38 hand ting holds six
Describing a type of gun and emphasizing its capacity

Like Turna, with bae I can't slip
Comparing oneself to a fellow rapper and boasting about fidelity to one's partner

I can talk on bare mans name, 15, that was me on the ride with my blade
Claiming credit for a violent incident and implying knowledge of others' criminal activity

Then the next two rides man went on the wap got brought, the spinner and the gauge
Describing subsequent violent attacks with different weapons

If you don't see no one at Tops or Commerce, we're circling Turnpike Lane
Announcing a plan of attack by indicating specific geographic locations

Tryna just ching man out of their J's, ayy, broski holding the clutch then brake
Expressing a desire to rob rival gang members and outlining the roles of those involved

Bros too tapped, he keeps on squeezing, sneezing, this is the shotgun season
Describing a team member's intense behavior and implying that it is an appropriate response to a violent situation

Get back gang where the dotty's revealing, S slapped it, jumped out and beat it
Referring to a gun and describing a violent confrontation between rival gangs

Gang 'dem crash, no Flight of the Phoenix
Describing a quick escape from a violent situation without suffering consequences

Two in the dots for five of these idiots
Describing the number of shots fired at rival gang members

Shh got cheffed up and then left bleeding
Using slang for being stabbed and emphasizing severity of injuries inflicted

Lack on the road, that's normal procedures
Normalizing the experience of gang violence and indicating acceptance of it

These opp boys must've gone ku-ku
Dismissing rivals as crazy and unworthy of respect

'Cause I'm really on drills, no fibs
Asserting one's involvement in violent activities and dispelling rumors of fabrication

Man's holding a f*ck off chings
Describing carrying a large knife and emphasizing its lethality

If you see Double Lz, step round with a limp
Naming a fellow gang member and urging caution around others who bear resemblance

Always two guns up in the whip
Ensuring preparedness for conflict while in a vehicle

Slap that quick, watch his whole body twitch
Emphasizing the speed and effectiveness of a violent attack

Don't think you can ride on the Nizz
Warning rivals not to try to attack within a certain area

Man slide right back in a tinted whip
Using a vehicle to quickly escape a violent situation

If I slap this corn out the hand ting
Describing being prepared to use a gun in a violent confrontation

It's a mad ting if I press this trigger
Reinforcing the deadly consequences of using a gun

6 man squashed in this dinger, chest shot chinger
Describing the number of people in a car and the type of gun being used

Jump out gang with this spinner
Exiting a car and using a certain type of gun to attack rivals

This opp thot come way too inna cah her friend got shot
Referring to a woman associated with rival gang members and implicating her involvement in violent incidents

She don't know who's the driller
Questioning the loyalty and knowledge of a woman associated with rivals

To all the opp boys, it's your friends we bill up
Calling out rivals and vowing retaliation against those associated with them

No reaction, they don't ride for their nigg*
Expressing disappointment in rivals' lack of support for one another

I'm on the O, ten toes with my soldiers
Describing being in a certain area and confidently asserting camaraderie with allies

I don't beef my age, I got beef with olders
Emphasizing the importance of age differences within the context of gang violence

Man crash this corn off motors
Referring to using a car to commit violent acts and indicating an intention to do so

This shotgun slaps and it flings my shoulder
Describing the physical impact of using a shotgun and conveying the power of the weapon

Tion Wayne is a f*cking joker
Dissing a fellow rapper and asserting superiority

Carni tryna spill juice, that's soaker
Dismissing rivals' attempts to instigate conflict as unsuccessful

Buck four, he tried run with his poker
Describing a rival's attempt to flee while carrying a knife

He's with DV and they both got poked up
Implicating a rival gang member and detailing the violence inflicted upon them

Yo, I'm tryna do it like Boogs, fling blades in hoods but they got broski on the case
Expressing admiration for a fellow gang member and announcing a desire to imitate their actions

This shotgun come long like Grace, half it-half it so it comes in the rave
Describing the length of a shotgun and indicating an intention to use it at a party

On the stage with H, big shank on my waist, so I'm in N9 with my mates
Announcing participation in a musical performance and describing carrying a large knife

Gang changing plates, tape off your estates then head straight back to the base
Describing changing license plates on a vehicle to avoid detection and returning to a safe location

This sweet one keeps talking 'bout dates
Referring to a woman and implying her interest in pursuing a romantic relationship

If I slap this gauge, whole neighbourhood awakes
Warning about the loudness and destructiveness of a gun and its potential impact on others nearby

Bro Kush put his foot on the brakes, my driller backed it and try hit that face
Describing a violent confrontation and implicating one's involvement in it

If we can't see H then we gon' get blades, either way, it works both ways
Indicating a plan to use knives if a particular person is not found and emphasizing balance in violence

Bro's drunk off Wrays, got corn for days so I don't get blammed on the mains
Describing drunkenness and availability of weapons and expressing a desire to avoid being caught by authorities

Telling me she rates my songs and dick
Repeating a previous line and underscoring its importance