Released: 2023
“Sprinter” by Dave featuring Central Cee is all about flexing one’s success and reflecting on the journey from humble beginnings to living a lavish lifestyle. The track takes us through a series of flexes, humor, and sharp insights into the realities of newfound wealth.
In the opening lines, we get an immediate sense of nonchalance and disregard for the audience’s judgment. Dave mentions smoking cigarettes in a five-star hotel and mixing codeine with phenergan, indicating the reckless behavior that often comes with fame. He then switches to a girl obsessing over her weight and appearance, referencing *Skim* and wanting to be like the Kardashians. Dave calls out her *actin’ innocent* while he’s aware of her true nature.
He then dives into his own financial status, admitting they haven’t achieved generational wealth yet, but he’s made millions in just one year. Comparing his car to the rides from *Tokyo Drift*, Dave illustrates his rapid success. He even brags about women wanting to be with him because he’s now rich. The car analogy continues, implying that his diamonds are so dazzling that you can’t look at them directly without squinting.
Central Cee joins in, talking about having too many girls and them lasting him for two weeks. The playful juxtaposition continues with him joking about getting an SUV that can fit all his girls. He mentions dealing drugs, spending as if he doesn’t care, and the gun he smuggled in. The mention of a *black card* showcases his VIP status in the rap game.
The dialogue about women and wealth is direct and unapologetic. Cee refers to a girl dating P. Diddy and wanting a cut of her earnings. This line shows how seriously they take their financial dealings. The playful banter about a girl mistaking his name and claiming her boyfriend’s diamonds were fake continues the theme of deception and authenticity in their relationships.
Central Cee also explores social issues, brushing off accusations of being sexist and noting a woman’s misunderstanding as dyslexia. He flips the script by valuing his privacy over money, highlighting that he’d rather give out his financial info than his social media passwords. He then reflects on his rise to fame, never attending university but still managing to hustle on campus.
Dave’s lines in the chorus hint at their loyalty and shared struggle, emphasizing the *thick and thin* of his relationship and the weight women carry. He humorously boasts about packing nine girls in a Sprinter and needing another SUV. The recurring theme of women, wealth, and reckless living is evident throughout.
In the final verses, Dave states his moral stance against domestic violence and asserts financial independence. He mentions Jamaica and his relaxed demeanor while still making money moves. The reflection on cheap thrills with *broke bitches* and the possession dynamic between him and his girl underscores the skewed nature of modern relationships.
The track concludes with an acknowledgment of the extravagant lifestyle that comes with success and the shallow nature of some relationships. The bars about spending six figures and doubting a gold digger’s intentions bring the track full circle, cementing the song as a bold declaration of success and critique of its pitfalls.
