Rising British artist Skepta makes an impressive artistic statement with the release of “Pandora’s Box,” pairing poised vocal execution with memorable songwriting.
Released on November 6, 2026, the new record demonstrates Skepta’s creative momentum, delivering an engaging listening experience from the first beat to the closing chord.
What sets “Pandora’s Box” apart is how naturally Skepta addresses the emotional weight of ambition, personal resilience, and the challenges that often go unnoticed behind public success.
Skepta’s distinctive rap delivery, supported by expressive vocals and a reflective instrumental arrangement.
Handling the studio production personally, Skepta shapes the record’s sonic architecture with sharp percussive balance and melodic depth.
The record features official songwriting and musical composition from Stefflon Nov 4, who help craft the track’s memorable melodic phrasing.
The track also serves as an inviting entry point for listeners following Skepta’s latest run of releases, further solidifying his reputation as one of the consistent voices in British Afrobeats.
Listen to and download “Pandora’s Box” by Skepta below.
Pandora's Box — Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've got a friend that gets high on his own supply
When I look at him now, I don't know the guy
His Coke never came in a can
Nah, there's no saving a man, it's no surprise
That he's hanging with strangers on the road at night
Talking to everybody like shit
But if you've got any drugs, then he's so polite
"I'm tryna be like you, bro", you know the type
He's got his eyes wide open
I'm looking through the window to his soul, I can see my guy's broken
Hands hurting from the grudges he's holding
One day, he will talk to me, I'm hoping
He said social media gives him anxiety
I looked up, I see him still scrolling
It's a gift and a curse when you're chosen
When you're the man in the city, Phil Foden
Is it gambling, clothes or sex?
You can't figure out why you're so obsessed
Everybody got vices
Everybody got thoughts that they hope to forget
You said that you wanna be successful
You never knew it was gonna be so much stress
Life was easier when you needed less
But don't look back, you might get depressed
[Chorus]
Fentanyl, paracetamol
Panadol, Adderall
Finessekid, I don't do drugs
Feel like in a past life I had 'em all
Trabaye down a rabbit hole
Old demons attack your soul
You got locked in pandora's box
Think it's time you cracked the code
Fentanyl, paracetamol
Panadol, Adderall
Finessekid, I don't do drugs
Feel like in a past life I had 'em all
Trabaye down a rabbit hole
Old demons attack your soul
You got locked in pandora's box
Think it's time you cracked the code
[Verse 2]
Remember you never used to care about it
Now you never go anywhere without it
You talk like a tough guy, but you're a slave to addiction
So who really wears the trousers?
Your wifey never used to leave your side
You got weak, now you don't know where your spouse is
I had to slow down on the loud
Some days last year, I was blazing ounces
I could never sit on my high horse and boast
Some people quit, some microdose
Life is a game of blackjack
Tryna see 21, it's all about the highs and lows
I know the energy I put out, it comes back
Universe reacts, and I prepare to react
And it's Murphy's law for what I fear the most, how scary is that?
[Chorus]
Fentanyl, paracetamol
Panadol, Adderall
Finessekid, I don't do drugs
Feel like in a past life I had 'em all
Trabaye down a rabbit hole
Old demons attack your soul
You got locked in pandora's box
Think it's time you cracked the code
Fentanyl, paracetamol
Panadol, Adderall
Finessekid, I don't do drugs
Feel like in a past life I had 'em all
Trabaye down a rabbit hole
Old demons attack your soul
You got locked in pandora's box
Think it's time you cracked the code
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