Don't Mug Yourself
The Streets
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A new day, another morning after Leanin' back on my chair in a greasy spoon cafeteria Last night was some bit leeriness done our way But again we're back in like a day Chattin' shit sittin' at the wall table telling jokes Playin with the salt looking out the window Girl brings two plates of full English over With plenty of scrambled eggs and plenty of fried tomato Get my phone out about give this girl a shout See if she had a nice time last night uptown Ask if she fancy's tryin' it again some time Then Cal grabs the phone like oy!oy!oy!oy! Hold it down boy, your head's getting blurred I know you can't stop thinking of her By all means, you can vibe with this girl But just don't mug yourself, that's all don't mug yourself (Talking) Seriously Mike, you fucker No! No! No! I mean, I'll fuckin', I'm no way really tryin' I mean I'll fuckin', I can take it or leave it, believe And then Calvin's like, oy You need to hold it down Jack Put your phone back Quit starin' into space and eat your snack that's that She'll want you much more for not hangin' on Stop me if I'm wrong, Stop me if I'm wrong Why should she be the one who decides Whether it's off or on, or on, or off or on? Now the girl's rude, I now she's rude But she screwed right through you, you'll be on your knees soon Hold it down boy, your head's getting blurred I know you can't stop thinking of her By all means, you can vibe with this girl But just don't mug yourself, that's all don't mug yourself And I'm like, honestly it's not like that Your actin' like I'm prancing like a sap jumpin' when she clap's and that Oy, do you really think I act whack 'Cause I'm telling you I'm servin' the aces and it's game set and match? Perfectly in control of this goal, I've got the lead role Won't be foldin', I'm older than you told, girl sold, high speed's gold Game over, game over, too cold Hold it down boy, your head's getting blurred I know you can't stop thinking of her By all means, you can vibe with this girl But just don't mug yourself, that's all don't mug yourself Hold it down boy, your head's getting blurred I know you can't stop thinking of her By all means, you can vibe with this girl But just don't mug yourself, that's all don't mug yourself
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Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY SKINNER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Don't Mug Yourself" is a song by The Streets, the musical project of English rapper and composer Mike Skinner.
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Musical StyleThe song is a blend of hip-hop, garage, and electronic music, featuring rapid-fire, spoken-word verses that portray everyday life and culture in the UK.
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Album"Don't Mug Yourself" is a track on The Street's debut album, "Original Pirate Material", which was released in 2002.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, continuing The Streets' run of successful singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Mug Yourself" features Skinner waking up after a night out and preparing breakfast, while being chastised by a teapot which is symbolic of his nagging conscience.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Don't Mug Yourself" talk about a man who starts to obsess over a girl after a one-night stand, with his friends warning him not to get too carried away, hence the term "mug yourself" (to make a fool of yourself).
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Album RecognitionThe album "Original Pirate Material" was recognized as one of the top albums of the decade by several UK publications, highlighting the significant impact of "Don't Mug Yourself" and other tracks.
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Cultural ImpactThe song’s title “Don’t Mug Yourself” has since entered the wider English vernacular, showcasing its cultural influence.
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Conception of the SongSkinner has said that he got the idea for the song when he was hungover and making a cup of tea, which he eventually included into the music video.
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Live Performance"Don't Mug Yourself" has remained a staple in The Streets' live performances due to its energetic tempo and relatability.
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RecognitionIn 2012, the NME listed "Don't Mug Yourself" at number 411 in its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from English rapper Calvin Bailey, also known as MC Trim or Trimbal.
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Single Information'Don't Mug Yourself' was the third single released from 'Original Pirate Material'. It was distributed as a CD single, 12" vinyl and also made available for digital download.
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Critical ResponseCritics lauded it as clever, refreshing, and representative of a particular British youth experience.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of about two minutes and forty seconds, making it relatively short but impactful.
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