“If it’s war, you better send me to my grave, I could never be afraid/No way, I’m okay always“
Rising UK rapper Lewis Wxt breaks his hiatus from music with those poignant words in his new single “Mess Around”. The track heralds his return to what he loves most, music and showcases his unfiltered, storytelling skills and commanding laidback flow over a soulful and sombre soundscape made up of melodic hums and woozy textures. The track sees him detailing numerous events in his life during his 4-year hiatus, from a personal loss like the death of his cousin to battling his inner demons and almost losing his direction. Lines like “Don’t care for enemies or Ops but we could get it cracking if you ready or you’re not/Don’t give a statement or just tell ’em you forgot/Mind not telling me I’m the greatest but you telling me I’m not” is a display of resilience and an unbridled expression of his emotions as he deals with any forthcoming obstacle life has for him.
Stream “Mess Around” on Apple Music.
