Playing with Fire

Plan B

About Playing with Fire

"Playing with Fire" is a hip hop song composed and performed by British rapper Plan B, featuring vocals from the track's producer and mixer, Labrinth. The song was released on 3 December 2012 as the fourth and final single from the ill Manors soundtrack, a film which Plan B also directed.


Year:
2012
3:39
104 
#2

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Plan B

Plan B is a British musician and actor. He is known for his eclectic musical style that incorporates elements of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. Plan B gained popularity in the late 2000s with his second studio album "The Defamation of Strickland Banks," which featured hits like "She Said" and "Prayin'." He has also made a name for himself as an actor, appearing in films such as "Harry Brown" and "The Sweeney." more »

0 fans

Written by: BEN DREW, TIMOTHY MCKENZIE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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.
Chart Success
The song clinched the 7th spot on the UK Singles Chart in 2013 which contributed to Plan B's growing popularity as a musician.
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.
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.
Film Director
The 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.
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.
Song Genre
This 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.
Collaborative Feature
"Playing With Fire" features vocals from Labrinth, a fellow British musician known for his work in the pop and electronic music genres.
Award Nomination
The song was nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2013, a testament to Plan B's skillful songwriting.
Social Commentary
As 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.

Discuss the Playing with Fire Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Playing with Fire Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/30386853/Plan+B/Playing+with+Fire>.

    Missing lyrics by Plan B?

    Know any other songs by Plan B? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Playing with Fire

    6.7M
    40,274     1,169

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    According to Bob Marley's former girlfriend what was the song "I Shot the Sheriff" really about?
    A Birth Control
    B Western Movies
    C The Police
    D The Media

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Plan B tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Playing with Fire

    »