(INTRO) (8 bars) (FX: siren rise, vinyl spin) Yo— big up Jamie FORDY ON THE BEAT!!!! South Coast madness, don’t fuck about From Millbrook blocks to the docks we loud Southampton bounce, better know the sound When the bassline drops, whole place shuts down (Ad-libs layered) — SHUT IT DOWN — BASS TOO HEAVY — SOUTH COAST, YOU READY? (HOOK) (16 bars) Southampton bounce, bounce—fuck that calm Bassline smash like a right hook, bang From Millbrook ends to the Itchen span When we step in the rave it’s a problem, fam Southampton bounce, bounce—reload that Wheel it back ‘cause the crowd too mad Every man skankin’, no fake, all facts South Coast shellin’, yeah we do it like that (Layered chant) BOUNCE—BOUNCE—SOUTHAMPTON BOUNCE BOUNCE—BOUNCE—TURN THAT SHIT UP NOW (VERSE 1) (32 bars) Came up rough, yeah the roads ain’t pretty Millbrook flats where the nights get gritty No silver spoon, just bass and a dream Now I’m shellin’ out raves from West to the East Shirley High Road, late night moves Portswood crew in the skankin’ shoes Bitterne bass make the floor vibrate Woolston ends still holdin’ it true Talk that shit but you don’t want clash I spit too fast, get smoked like ash 175, make a soundboy panic MCs get lost in the wave like Titanic Fuck a fake smile, fuck a fake flex I’m here for the sweat and the bass and sex Strobe light flashin’, eyes all red DJ pull up—RELOAD THAT SET (Ad-libs) — PULL IT UP — DON’T FUCK ABOUT — BASSLINE KILL ‘EM (PRE-HOOK / BUILD )(8 bars) Hands in the air if you’re off your face Middle of the rave, sweat drip pace When the kick drum lands, feel it in your chest Southampton crew go harder than the rest (Riser FX + crowd chant) OI—OI—OI—OI (HOOK )(16 bars) Southampton bounce, bounce—fuck that calm Bassline smash like a right hook, bang From Millbrook ends to the Itchen span When we step in the rave it’s a problem, fam Southampton bounce, bounce—reload that Wheel it back ‘cause the crowd too mad Every man skankin’, no fake, all facts South Coast shellin’, yeah we do it like that (VERSE 2) (32 bars) Redbridge roundabout, whip too loud Bass in the boot make the system proud St Mary’s nights get wild real quick One tune drop make the whole place shift I don’t chat shit, I don’t beg no man I let the riddim speak, you don’t understand Jump-up weapon, got the place on tilt Liquor in the cup and the vibes get built Fuck the noise, yeah I live for this Sweaty rave, yeah I’m pissin’ bliss If you ain’t skankin’, then move aside Southampton bounce—this a South Coast ride I’ve seen lows, I’ve felt stress Now it’s big basslines, fuck the rest From the flats to the festival stage Still soundin’ feral, still locked in rage (Layered ad-libs) — MADNESS — FILTHY — SOUTH COAST SHELLERS (BRIDGE / BREAKDOWN) (16 bars – half-time feel) Low it down… Let it breathe… Southampton nights, concrete dreams Streetlight glow with the bassline beams From the docks to the rave warehouse We survived that shit—now we burn it down (Echoed vox) BURN IT DOWN… DOWN… DOWN… DJ—don’t you fucking dare stop now Bring it back with the filthiest sound (DROP + HOOK) (16 bars) Southampton bounce, bounce—LOSE CONTROL When the bassline hits, let your body go From Millbrook blocks to the sold-out shows South Coast energy—deep in your bones Southampton bounce, bounce—one more time Middle of the rave, yeah I lost my mind If you feel that sub in your spine That’s Southampton bounce—now reload the line (Crowd call & response) (MC: )SOUTH— (Crowd:) HAMPTON! (MC:) BOUNCE— (Crowd: )BASSLINE! (VERSE 3) (16 bars – final push) No industry suit, no pretty lies Just rude boy riddims and alibi nights I rep my ends ‘til the speakers blow Southampton bounce—yeah the real ones know If the cops come knockin’, we vanish quick But the bass still bangin’—can’t stop this shit Last tune pressure, sweat on the wall South Coast soldiers, yeah we shellin’ all (OUTRO )(8 bars) (FX fade, crowd noise) Southampton bounce—remember the name From Millbrook ends to worldwide flames If you felt that bass, you’re part of the sound South Coast forever—SHUT IT DOWN (Final ad-libs layered) — RELOAD — ONE MORE — SOUTHAMPTON FUCKIN’ BOUNCE
