What Happens When We Ask Our Parents To Interpret Grime Lyrics?

Fix up, look sharp, Mum.

So, we had the bright idea of asking our parents to try and decipher lyrics from our favourite UK grime artists.

Results were patchy, to say the least.

1. Some, as you can see, didn't quite catch on at first.

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Which is strange, because Lethal Bizzle's "Pow" is a MASSIVE banger.

2. Some gave it some real thought.

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This was "Shut Up" by Stormzy, who probably now has a new entry on Rap Genius.

3. While others were just flummoxed.

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So far off, Mum. So far off.

4. This one's quite sweet.

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Certainly puts "Spaceship" by Skepta in a more sympathetic, socialist light.

5. While others just got weird.

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It's the "lol" that makes it.

6. This mum is...sort of right?

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Skepta is a self-employed writer, in fairness.

7. Good effort, Mrs Warren!

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This was Jammer, with "Murkle Man" back in 2005. Extra points for the image now in our heads.

8. And you, Dave! Maybe they're not so out of touch as we thought.

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Clearly Mr S. is up on his JME.

9. Hmm, spoke too soon.

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Sadly, I don't think this is what the lyrics to "Murkle Man" reference.

10. *Mic drop*

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Too good, Dad. Too good.

So, perhaps that wasn't the best way to introduce grime to our parents. But maybe this is! See what happened when Bulmers brought together the grime, classical, and soul worlds together for a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration.

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