Playing with Fire
Plan B
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One day you'll learn when you get burned By then it will be too late you ya Be too late for ya When the fire spreads and burns, don't you know? He's just a kid off the estate They call him little Jake Today he tried to buy weed with his little mate Up in the bits, but he's just a kid So he was open to manipulation He had to undergo initiation And when some older boys saw the situation They took the piss; now look at this Little youth beating up his only friend The only one that weren't pretend And even gave him the money for the pen From mice to men and then to rats But only a snake behaves like that But the gang don't care for fool shooting caps They're just happy that you fall for the trap Playing with fire It doesn't burn The first time your hand Walked through the flame Playing with fire Bitter and sweet, Oh-no Scorching skin now Hell on its way Playing with fire Fire, fire, fire, fire You're playing with fire One day you'll learn when you get burned By then it will be too late for ya Be too late for ya When the fire spreads and burns, don't you know Playing with fire He's just a kid, but he feels like a man today He joined a gang today Been at a house party around the way Doing illegal shit, but he's just a kid Still he's in luck today, he got a f*ck today Yeah he bust his very first nut today In some stupid bitch, today's moving quick So quick, if you wear the wrong shoes you'll slip Better keep up with the tempo, with a clique Cause what they on is messed up bruv And now that he's rolling with these vexed up thugs So what's next up bruv? Cause he's gonna make it his only mission To better his position In this little gang it's a competition To the little man with a disposition Holier than thou, he was born a Christian All he worships now is an idealism Wise men will tell you with age comes wisdom And you can't be saved by religion unless you have faith So it makes no difference to the youths that are raised in the system You don't have age on the side Or any positive role models in their lives that provide insight So they ain't going to listen As for Jake, he's already made his decision And now he's just another poster boy for David Cameron's Broken Britain Playing with fire It doesn't burn The first time your hand Walked through the flame Playing with fire Bitter and sweet, Oh-no Scorching skin now Hell on its way Playing with fire One day you'll learn when you get burned By then it will be too late for ya Be too late for ya When the fire spreads and burns, don't you know Playing with fire
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Written by: BEN DREW, TIMOTHY MCKENZIE
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10 facts about this song
Artist's Identity"Playing With Fire" is a song by Plan B, a British musician whose real name is Ben Drew.
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Chart SuccessThe song clinched the 7th spot on the UK Singles Chart in 2013 which contributed to Plan B's growing popularity as a musician.
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Album Success"Playing With Fire" is part of the album "Ill Manors," which peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. This album marked an important milestone in Plan B's career.
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Soundtrack Appearance"Playing With Fire" is also the soundtrack of the movie "Ill Manors." In the film, each song correlates to a certain character or scene.
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Film DirectorThe movie "Ill Manors" was directed by Plan B himself. It showcases the artist's versatility as not only a musician but also a film director.
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Song Inspiration"Playing With Fire" portrays the harsh realities of life on the street, reflecting Plan B's upbringing in the tough neighborhood of Forest Gate in London.
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Song GenreThis song is a powerful combination of Hip Hop and R&B. Plan B delivers a captivating performance with his unique blend of singing and rap.
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Collaborative Feature"Playing With Fire" features vocals from Labrinth, a fellow British musician known for his work in the pop and electronic music genres.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2013, a testament to Plan B's skillful songwriting.
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Social CommentaryAs with many songs on the "Ill Manors" album, "Playing With Fire" is a social commentary, offering a glimpse into Britain's underprivileged and marginalized communities. It is a political statement that goes beyond the realm of music.
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