SOUTH LDN GIRL Lyrics by Ms Banks
Ms Banks Lyrics
“SOUTH LDN GIRL” by Ms Banks is a storytelling rap track that explores the harsh realities facing young women in South London. Through the tragic stories of Rih and Pam, the song highlights themes of loyalty, street pressure, toxic relationships, crime, and the overlooked impact of mental health—especially within Black communities. With a cautionary hook urging women not to “go astray,” Ms Banks delivers a powerful social commentary on love, survival, systemic neglect, and the devastating consequences of poor choices and unaddressed trauma.
Ms Banks - SOUTH LDN GIRL Lyrics
I, I know you been having your days
And I, I know that you want him to stay
And I, I know things ain't going your way
But no, don't go astray, no no, don't go astray
There was a girl called Rih, she was just like me
Love the finer things in life, LV, GG
On her hustle she would do what was necessary
Make sure she get to the bag and she got to the P
There was a guy called Mike, he was just her type
Bad man getting money, he'd do everything right
Thought it would be positive when he entered her life
All it took was one night
See he was on the roads, so he had a strap
I mean who really else gon' protect him like that
Feds been on him, couldn't keep it at his flat
So he asked her if she had a place she could put it at
They already had a baby, he gave her couple stacks
Been paying for her life so she thought to give back
Wants her to travel with it so she met him at the trap
Never thought she'd take a detour on the way back
She got a call from her best friend
Like "Yo babe, can you meet me in the West End?"
"I know Mike already gave you some money to spend"
"Link me now and we'll be done about around 10"
"'Ite, come then"
But she couldn't pretend she weren't feeling herself
Needed a break 'cause her mind was really somewhere else
Maybe it was postpartum but she needed help
Where we're from, who really checking on their mental health?
Shopping done, she took a cab on her way back
Left the house with one, now she got ten bags
But when she gets to the crib, she only got eight
Shit, where the other two bags at?
Didn't wanna panic, didn't know how to react
She left the bag with the strap in the cab
Tried to call the driver he already called Jakes
She got nicked for the pole before he even made it back
I, I know you been having your days
And I, I know that you want him to stay
And I, I know things ain't going your way
But no, don't go astray, no no, don't go astray
There was a girl called Pam, it was her and her man
Them two against the world and she ain't give a damn
Was known for moving that work, he was selling them grams
Had some issues with the law in and out of the can
See his name was Jack, he never had it like that
He was used to pissy flats in and out with dem cats
In the slum pecknizzy always where he was at
That was his habitat
He would smoke a lot of weed
But truth is he was probably in need
Someone to take heed, maybe some therapy?
Dunno why it's taboo when we struggle mentally
Like we crying for help but this ain't telepathy
That's how it be for black men
Feeling all alone like nobody can back them
Can't be bro if he can't face a problem with you
When black men are most prone to having mental health issues
See Pam was on her shit, she had her own bit
But she was staying at her nan's while her crib got repaired
So Jack was with her too, she thought it was fair
'Cause everytime she's home he was always there
She thought they'll both be safe in her nan's care
But Jack was on the verge, she wasn't aware
Pam's nan would lock the doors when they're inside
'Cause the area they lived in weren't a vibe
Jack felt like a hostage, thought they were being snide
So decides nobody ain't making it out alive
He went inside the kitchen to grab a knife
Looking Pam in the eye, she knew something weren't right
He killed her, her mum, the nan, the dad
Weed-induced psychosis, he's going mad
Feds called the scene a blood bath when he got grabbed
Neighbours said they heard the screams when they got stabbed
I, I know you been having your days
And I, I know that you want him to stay
And I, I know things ain't going your way
But no, don't go astray, no no, don't go astray
I, I know you been having your days
And I, I know that you want him to stay
And I, I know things ain't going your way
But no, don't go astray, no no, don't go astray
Love takes getting used to
If she were you, what would you do?
If she were you, what would you do?
What would you do?
Love takes getting used to
If she were you, what would you do?
If she were you, what would you do?
What would you do?
We don't want migrants in this town
Don't want migrants in this town
Europe, Asian, Black or Brown
Europe, Asian, Black or Brown
Find somewhere else you should go
Find somewhere else you should go
United Kingdom, that's a no
United Kingdom, that's a no
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