Central Cee, RAYE - MOI lyrics

Central Cee RAYE

Central Cee [Oakley Neil H T Caesar-Su] London, UK

RAYE [Rachel Agatha Keen] Tooting, London, England, U.K 🇬🇧

One of the leading figures of the modern British rap scene, Central Cee, continues to prepare his audience for the upcoming solo album CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS, set to drop later this year. In his new single MOI, Central returns to the UK garage sound that made him popular in the early stages of his career. The track also features hitmaker RAYE. The song was produced by Einer Bankz, Harry Beech, and Eight8.

[Central Cee, RAYE - MOI lyrics]

Je pense à toi
J'aimerais te voir ce soir
Je ne suis pas amoureuse de toi
(Fais semblant)
Fais semblant avec moi
I wonder why
There's a stone cold breeze
As I kiss him goodbye
Paris is the city of love, they say
But not for him and I
C'est la dernière fois, fois, pour toi et moi
Ouais, ouais, j'ai compris que même
Les bad bi**hes pleurent
Je rentre à la maison en Eurostar
Ce soir, fais semblant avec moi

What's that smell in the chеst of drawers?
Young boy sellin' them bеnz and scores
Gotta get rich in desperate cause
Talk about drill, gotta mention moi
No homo but I slept with bro


Broke, I was sharin' my bredrin's clothes
Then I got rich and I kept them close
Talk about real, gotta mention moi

I can't have one girl, I need un, deux, trois
Two plus one, tell her, "Come over"
Gave her the dick like I'm on Adderall
I don't take drugs though, I fuck sober
French girl ask do I know Koba?
I'm in Champs-Élysées in a Jeep chauffeur
She try ask, "Will I eat?" No, suh
I used to sleep on a cheap sofa
'019 we was kitchen whippin'
If they had TikTok them times
And a man asked me what I do for a livin'
Then I would've started fibbin'
Sirens, they had my heartbeat skippin'
I was a good boy 'til I started sinnin'
Car full of bud, park the habad
They can't even judge
'cause I came from the mud

What would you do in Cee's position?
They gave me a fish, they ain't teach me fishing
Back in the day I had decent bi**hes
But they ain't got nothin' on my recent women
What would you do in Cee's position?
They gave me a fish, they ain't teach me fishing
Back in the day I had decent
But they ain't got nothin' on my recent

What's that smell in the chest of drawers?
Young boy sellin' them benz and scores
Gotta get rich in desperate cause
Talk about drill, gotta mention moi
No homo but I slept with bro
Broke, I was sharin' my bredrin's clothes
Then I got rich and I kept them close
Talk about real, gotta mention moi

I value my life, I can't die this young
There's so much fun that I'm yet to have
I got a thing for India Love
There's so much gyal that I'm yet to bang
The way that I'm in
And out of these countries
F**k and d*ck, I don't get to hang
Put on my cape and set her free
I'm the reason that she left her man
Good things come to those who wait
I don't believe that, bro, you gotta grind
Two iPhones, gotta switch devices
Bro's showin' me which sticks to buy
I'm here tonight but gone tomorrow
If you wanna fuck, then quick, decide
The United Kingdom tax too high
So I might leave and dip Dubai

What would you do in Cee's position?
They gave me a fish, they ain't teach me fishing
Back in the day I had decent bi**hes
But they ain't got nothin' on my recent women
What would you do in Cee's position?
They gave me a fish, they ain't teach me fishing
Back in the day I had decent
But they ain't got nothin' on my recent

What's that smell in the chest of drawers?
Young boy sellin' them benz and scores
Gotta get rich in desperate cause
Talk about drill, gotta mention moi
No homo but I slept with bro
Broke, I was sharin' my bredrin's clothes
Then I got rich and I kept them close
Talk about real, gotta mention moi

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Meaning & Review Central Cee, RAYE - MOI

Yo, let’s go! This new track is straight fire! You can tell from the jump that these two knew exactly what they were doing. First off, the collab itself is already sick. A guy who's at the top of the UK drill game and a powerful vocalist like Raye — that’s unexpected, but a straight-up banger! People in the comments are already saying, "It hits different!" and for real, the moment you hit play, it just takes off. This collab feels like it could easily shoot to the top of the charts.


The video, though — that's a whole other vibe. Luxury cars, fresh fits, everything is super stylish. It’s clear Central Cee isn’t just some guy from the block anymore, he’s a serious player now, and everybody better be ready! He’s doing what he wants, full throttle, and he’s owning it. The visuals only add to the vibe of the lyrics and the beat, and judging by the comments, fans are not disappointed. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna watch sick cars and stylish outfits, right? But yo, let’s be real for a second, there’s a little something off.


There’s one big issue. It seems like Central Cee is rolling with the same flow again. Some are saying that he didn’t bring anything new to the table. You sit there thinking, "Yeah, he's dope, no doubt, but why not take a risk and try something different to make it really wow!" But again, that’s just down to taste. Another thing — the track is really short, like two and a half minutes, especially for Raye. I, like a lot of people, expected more of her. She’s literally on for 40 seconds, and that’s it. Come on, she’s got so much potential! Her vocals would've perfectly balanced out Oakley's aggressive style, but they gave her too little space, and fans are straight-up unhappy about that. Give her more, her voice is fire! Like, why not let her shine more?


Did you also catch how slick it was when Central Cee dropped some French bars in the track? That’s a big move toward taking over on a global scale. Those French lines aren’t just creative, they’re bridging cultures. French-speaking fans are loving it. It’s dope when a rapper doesn’t just stick to English but tries to vibe in other languages... kinda following in the footsteps of 6ix9ine, who just dropped a track in Spanish the other day. The world’s changing… Moving on... there’s another line that’s been sparking a lot of convo: "No homo but I slept with bro." And everyone’s got mixed feelings. Some found it funny, like a joke, while others were confused, like, what’s he trying to say here? Either way, it shows how Central Cee knows how to throw in those lines that get people talking.


And looking at the bigger picture, people from all over the world are tuning into this release. In the comments, there are folks from France, India, Algeria — all saying they’re feeling the track. This isn’t just a local thing anymore. This UK guy is clearly on his way to becoming a global star. And judging by the reactions, he’s nailing it. People are hyped over how he keeps dropping bangers, and it’s without a doubt making him one of the top rappers out right now. But here’s the thing that’s hard to ignore — we need more Raye. Yeah, the track’s dope, but if she had more time on it, it’d be next level. Her voice really complements Central Cee’s hard flow, and it’d be sick to hear them together on more verses or the chorus.


So, here’s what I’ll say: the track’s a hit, and the buzz isn’t dying down. Central Cee’s proven why he’s one of the top dogs. But there’s always room to grow, and I’m hoping in the future, he shows even more of what he can do, and that Raye gets the spotlight she deserves in their future collabs.


06.09.2024

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