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Chase & Status – International Lyrics

Electronic

Oh my gosh
International
Me ragga, me ragga, me ragga, me ragga, me ragga...

Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me international

Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me international

Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me
Me raggamuffin a me international

To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

International
Inter-
(Yeah) inter-
Inter-
(Yeah)

To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

Inter-
(Yeah) inter-
Inter-
(Yeah)

To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

International
Ooh
Yeah
Inter-

Yeah
To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, i...
Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, international (yeah)
Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, i...
Inter, inter, inter, international (yeah)
Inter, inter, inter, international

International

To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

International
To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come
Now when me come
Me raggamuffin a me international

To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come
Now when me come
Me raggamuffin a me

(Yeah) inter-

(Yeah)
To kill a DJ me doin' partial
Jah man me got de credential
Now when me come

Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, i...
Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, i...
Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, i...
Inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, inter, international

About This Song

"International" is a high-energy drum and bass track that showcases Chase & Status's signature fusion of electronic production with aggressive, repetitive vocal samples that create a hypnotic, almost nonsensical mantra. The fragmented lyrics appear to deliberately embrace absurdity and playfulness, with the stuttered "int-ter-national" breakdown and quirky phrases serving more as rhythmic elements than coherent narrative, reflecting the duo's ability to prioritize sonic impact over traditional songwriting. Musically, the track features pounding basslines, syncopated breakbeats, and laser-like sound effects that create an intense dancefloor atmosphere typical of UK drum and bass culture. The song exemplifies the genre's emphasis on raw energy and technical production prowess, while its intentionally chaotic vocal elements demonstrate how electronic music can transform even the most mundane phrases into compelling sonic textures that drive crowds into a frenzy.

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