"You think you know death, but you don't, not until you seen it, really seen it, and it gets under your skin and lives inside ya... you also think you know life... stand on the edge of things and watching go by but you're not living it, no really... just a tourist, a ghost... and then you see it, really see it, and gets under your skin and lives inside ya, and there's no escape, it's nothing to be done and you know what?... it's good, it's a good thing... and that's all I've to say about it."
[Verse 1: Roots Manuva] Judge 'em on the come up It's bound to be your bad luck Instantly running ways to survive You judge a man by the risk he takes To change his faith and place himself Up in the dreamscape, free from the trappings The flesh will trap him, the flesh will tap him And these lights look bright in the city And one day this might be his city He got more dreams than Luther King But pipes of peace might do for him But some get peace by keeping a piece in easy reach and being quick to squeeze [Hook: Roots Manuva] The road takes a hold on you Becomes the whole of you You're looking at the stolen youth The eggs, the clucker and the golden goose The road takes a hold on you Becomes the whole of you You're looking at the stolen youth The eggs, the clucker and the golden goose. [Verse 2: Roots Manuva] Honour among thieves is the talk of a fool The only protection is the talk of your tool Decent people just stand by watching Pure disbelief and, happy it's not him How long does the madness last? How long is a piece of string? You're better off being mad as a rasc' An' then you won't have to face a thing Run and hide, a french kiss to chaos Standing firm and waiting for the pay-off These are those types of days, where it ain't no use in being afraid The game played here's got the strangest rules The game played here has got no rules The pain is life, the pain is death It's plain as life, and plain as breath [Hook: Roots Manuva] The road takes a hold on you Becomes the whole of you You're looking at the stolen youth The egg, the clucker and the golden goose The road takes a hold on you Becomes the whole of you You're looking at the stolen youth The egg, the clucker and the golden goose
Believe it or not, some people (such as myself) have been following Roots Manuva for 10+ years now, and have never seen Skins. I'm happy for anything that gives him exposure though.
grimy , love it .. French kissing the Chaos :) one of favourite artists since brand new 2nd hand , been blessed to see a legend perform live a few times ! Bless ye Rodney
This song makes me think of the entire show since skins 2007 what a brilliant show and adventure this show has been, so sad to see it end, let us bow our heads and remeniss on the moments that made us feel like we were all part of this story.
Ahh guys stop fighting about where you found the song.. we’re all here cause it resonated no matter where you found it.. you ain’t better than anyone cause you found it first!! Spread love guys!! Y’know, LOVE.. exactly the kind of thing roots normally sings about! ♥️✨🎼
Thats exactly the same situation as me haha I was hoping for dear life that the song doesnt end when i find the app on my iPhone after i've tried to unlock it! ahha
Broke into mainstream so everyone else could eat..... doesnt get the love for feeding alot of uk urban muaic makers (alot of wich are trash compared to manuva) i witnessed! Respect Roots. 💪
for me the best British rapper in the past 20years.
For me either bro✌️ just find myself im his poetry ;) looooong time ago
L’l ilo
"You think you know death, but you don't, not until you seen it, really seen it, and it gets under your skin and lives inside ya... you also think you know life... stand on the edge of things and watching go by but you're not living it, no really... just a tourist, a ghost... and then you see it, really see it, and gets under your skin and lives inside ya, and there's no escape, it's nothing to be done and you know what?... it's good, it's a good thing... and that's all I've to say about it."
'Skins' introduced me to this track. Thank god for Shazaam
The fact that Roots Manuva is awesome, and has always been awesome brought me here.
Just makes you think deeply about things currently in this world.
Skins portrayed 'stolen youth' and it was amazing
wasn't it about swapping your essence for cliches?
Reconnect to deeper mentality, life knocks you higher state. Rodders brings you back.
Thanks I have not seen Skins
I love Roots Manuva, there's no one better! Deep lyrics.
[Verse 1: Roots Manuva]
Judge 'em on the come up
It's bound to be your bad luck
Instantly running ways to survive
You judge a man by the risk he takes
To change his faith and place himself
Up in the dreamscape, free from the trappings
The flesh will trap him, the flesh will tap him
And these lights look bright in the city
And one day this might be his city
He got more dreams than Luther King
But pipes of peace might do for him
But some get peace by keeping a piece in easy reach and being quick to squeeze
[Hook: Roots Manuva]
The road takes a hold on you
Becomes the whole of you
You're looking at the stolen youth
The eggs, the clucker and the golden goose
The road takes a hold on you
Becomes the whole of you
You're looking at the stolen youth
The eggs, the clucker and the golden goose.
[Verse 2: Roots Manuva]
Honour among thieves is the talk of a fool
The only protection is the talk of your tool
Decent people just stand by watching
Pure disbelief and, happy it's not him
How long does the madness last?
How long is a piece of string?
You're better off being mad as a rasc'
An' then you won't have to face a thing
Run and hide, a french kiss to chaos
Standing firm and waiting for the pay-off
These are those types of days, where it ain't no use in being afraid
The game played here's got the strangest rules
The game played here has got no rules
The pain is life, the pain is death
It's plain as life, and plain as breath
[Hook: Roots Manuva]
The road takes a hold on you
Becomes the whole of you
You're looking at the stolen youth
The egg, the clucker and the golden goose
The road takes a hold on you
Becomes the whole of you
You're looking at the stolen youth
The egg, the clucker and the golden goose
"The pain is life, the pain is death
As plain as life, as plain as breath"
He really went off huh
Believe it or not, some people (such as myself) have been following Roots Manuva for 10+ years now, and have never seen Skins. I'm happy for anything that gives him exposure though.
This song is so uplifting from the bottom state. Thanks for sharing this words. Everyday rotation. ✊🏽
A great man, that's for sure. Worth his weight in gold.
Skins Rise
Best skins ever and genius from manuva
Thanks Skins.
grimy , love it .. French kissing the Chaos :)
one of favourite artists since brand new 2nd hand , been blessed to see a legend perform live a few times ! Bless ye Rodney
Cook you deserve some peace may you reach your paradise in your travels. Godspeed!
This song makes me think of the entire show since skins 2007 what a brilliant show and adventure this show has been, so sad to see it end, let us bow our heads and remeniss on the moments that made us feel like we were all part of this story.
Ahh guys stop fighting about where you found the song.. we’re all here cause it resonated no matter where you found it.. you ain’t better than anyone cause you found it first!! Spread love guys!! Y’know, LOVE.. exactly the kind of thing roots normally sings about! ♥️✨🎼
Skins got me here... What a tune, why has it not got more likes???
Realist most integral MC in the UK
may god bless you for this kindness Root
Skins
We don't care, we're here for Roots Manuva
Roots Manuva kills it again...
Legend for me thank's you Manuva !
its good to c the real legends are still about keep it up!!!
Glad this was easy to find after hearin. Love the atmosphere from the Manuva.
Deciphering Hip Hop is something you have to learn
Devastante!!
I'm soooooooooooo sad that Skins has ended :( It was my favourite show!
all about the roots
Drum + Bass
magnifique vibration!!! o topp
J'ai connu cette musique cette semaine en regardant Skins avec ma copine, j'ai desuite kiffé la musique !
the road takes a hold on U
Brilliant track, makes me want to listen to skid valley again, great beats & thought provoking lyrical content...LOVE IT
UK Legend.
Amazing ! *.*
He spoke the truth
genius!
Once you kids have come out of puberty, you'll realise that you're not here because of 'Skins', but because Roots Manuva is the Big Dada.
as you listen to more hip hop you get your ear in.
love love love
I've never watched Skins, but this song makes me wish I did
Dope delivery from Mr Manuva the original rebel evangelist
Best live track raw
Ciao #skins ! Nice show, brilliant choice of music !
wonderful
u need to hear his brand new second hand album, its the best of rodders and let the spirit choon
Best ever
Yes! It's ouuuttt!!!!
Cooks ep made this series of Skins good.. COOK
great!!!
I think what he means is that he has been a Roots fan from day, implying that he isn't here because he was influenced by Skins.
You are a Priest, Rodney. I hope to sit around a fire one day and share.
God bless you.
Ezra
Tune.
Skins rise !!!!
Yes because no one was a roots manuva fan before he did a track for skins.
I'm happy
Thats exactly the same situation as me haha I was hoping for dear life that the song doesnt end when i find the app on my iPhone after i've tried to unlock it! ahha
planant instrumental :: manuva homme fort !!
SKINS ♥.
COOOOK!
nice song...:)
awesome shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!
for realllll....
Skiins Pure
Couldnt have said it better myself mate..
Top
Shazam is a really cool program/app for your pc, or a smart phone, that listens to the music playing, then tells you what it is called. :)
Uk hip hop is Mr Smith. "The Brut live, the Brut love, the Brut live"
My last song.
you there?
I dont really like anthing else by him ... but my God this is brilliant
Roots kept it real before wayy before skins
real shit
Shit i was too slow to press the fuckin shazam button and finally the track has ended :D
that's it
Daecent choon
Skins put me on...I should be ashamed
Because he's not a sell out.
thank god for shazaam!
wherever i type this in soundcloud tubidy mp3now mp3downloader it cant find this song anywhere somebody help
You buy it
do you know any song similar to this one please :) ?
I found this track without Skins, and I'm just good
Maybe they just searched Roots Manuva... I did.
Fucking brillant!
I'm gonna hazard a guess that your 18.. you'll most probably enjoy it.
Whats holding your back then? :)
Who is Shazzam?
@antonio corleone Can you write that again but in English please!
was this actually made for skins
An app
POWWWWWWW fuckin awesome ! French love it !
Roots Manuva, MC Solaar, Faf Larage, Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, and KRS 1 for the win
brand new ? you sure ?
Producer ?
Roots Manuva.
Реал да никак
32
... Google it?
Broke into mainstream so everyone else could eat..... doesnt get the love for feeding alot of uk urban muaic makers (alot of wich are trash compared to manuva) i witnessed! Respect Roots. 💪
Im fucking Cook
FUCKING COOK MATE .. FUCKING COOK
Most records lack depth...this one does not...
stupid show, wonderful music
is anyone such a good person to write down the lyrics? I can't properly understand all the words. It's fucking annoying.