Ratchet
Bloc Party
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Who got the beat this time? Who gonna beat me down? Tell it, tell it Who got the beat this time? Keep it hundred Whatcha' gonna show me fam? Whatcha gonna show me bro? That ain't me tho' You want a word with me? You want to tell me some? And tell your bitch, to get off my shit Smoking on that home roll You know that I keep it on poise Yeah, I could've came out tonight For a flex and a float And you know it might When I get fucked up When I get half cut That I make that kind get rowdy Hey Make a scene Make it real Make it feel Hey Make it loud Make it proud Make it count (We go, go ratchet) (We go, you better watch yourself) (We go, go ratchet) (We go, you better watch) I'm-ma let you have your say But I ain't let you have your way I'm-ma see I'm-ma I'm-ma let you have your say But Like it, like it or Sit in a club on this street we own With two shots and a world of pain And a, two shots, and a Tell your dudes that we get rude Smoking sour diesel You know that that shit means something So gimme the rhythm and I'll suffer alone Givin' you a taste of that ? Rockin' your world and I jack your phone And I told them and say Hey Make a scene Make it real Make it feel Hey Make it loud Make it proud Make it count Hey Make a scene Make it real Make it feel Hey Make it loud Make it proud Make it count I say make it count I say make it count I say make it count And get ready Hey Make a scene Make it real Make it feel Hey Make it loud Make it proud Make it count Hey Make a scene Make it real Make it feel Hey Make it loud Make it proud Make it count I just make it count And get ready
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Written by: GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG, RUSSELL LISSACK
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13 facts about this song
ReleaseBloc Party released their song "Ratchet" on June 25, 2013.
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Album"Ratchet" is one of the tracks on the band's EP 'The Nextwave Sessions', which was released in August 2013.
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Genre ClassificationBloc Party is known for their alternative rock sound, specifically within the indie rock and post-punk revival subgenres. This mix of styles is reflected in "Ratchet."
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Song StyleThe song itself departs from the band's more usual post-punk revival sound, instead adopting a more acid punk or party punk style.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Ratchet" entered the UK Indie Chart at number 37 which is a testament to its popularity among fans.
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Music VideoThe song's official music video, directed by Cyriak Harris, is characterized by a psychedelic collage of past music videos by the band.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics have commented positively about the high energy and fun elements of "Ratchet." The rolling stone also praised the song for its "clattering rhythms and slashing guitars."
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SongwritingLike the majority of Bloc Party songs, "Ratchet" was written by the entire band – Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes, Kele Okereke, and Matt Tong.
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Live performancesThe band debuted "Ratchet" during their performance at the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Derry, Northern Ireland on 24 May 2013.
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Breakup rumorsThe release of the song and accompanying EP (The Nextwave Sessions) marked the last original material before Bloc Party went on an indefinite hiatus, leading to rumors of a permanent breakup. However, the band returned with a new lineup in 2015.
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MiscellaneousAs of October 2021, the music video for "Ratchet" has over 5 million views on YouTube, indicating its continued popularity among fans.
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InterpretationThe song's lyrics are considered somewhat cryptic, but critics and fans have interpreted it as a reflection on the contradictions inherent in the punk lifestyle.
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Behind the SongIn an interview with NME, Okereke said that "Ratchet" just happened organically in the studio and that’s why it’s so exciting. It’s very much indicative of how we’re working now.
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