As a singer-songwriter, Tikaram scored her greatest hit to date with Twist in My Sobriety, from her debut album Ancient Heart in 1988, when she was 19 years of age. After two years she released her second album The Sweet Keeper, containing songs such as Sunset's Arrived and Harm in Your Hands.
Other albums released by Tanita are: Everybody's Angel, Eleven Kinds of Loneliness, Lovers in the City, Cappuccino Songs and Sentimental.
As of April 2009, Tanita is living in London, England, and is currently recording a new album. Tanita is also releasing free live versions of older songs on her blog. You can subscribe here: http://tanitatikaramblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
Twist In My Sobriety
Tanita Tikaram Lyrics
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Drive your problems from here
All good people read good books
Now your conscience is clear
I hear you talk girl
Now your conscience is clear
In the morning I wipe my brow
Wipe the miles away
I like to think I can be so willed
And never do what you say
I'll never hear you
And never do what you say
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
We just poked a little empty pie
For the fun people had at night
Late at night don't need hostility
Timid smile and pause to free
I don't care about their different thoughts
Different thoughts are good for me
Up in arms and chaste and whole
All God's children took their toll
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
Cup of tea, take time to think, yea
Time to risk a life, a life, a life
Sweet and handsome
Soft and porky
You pig out 'til you've seen the light
Pig out 'til you've seen the light
Half the people read the papers
Read them good and well
Pretty people, nervous people
People have got to sell
News you have to sell
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
Look my eyes are just holograms
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
From my hands you know you'll never be
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
More than twist in my sobriety
The song "Twist In My Sobriety" by Tanita Tikaram seems to be about the struggles of life and the human condition. The lyrics suggest that everyone has problems and that sometimes the best way to deal with them is to leave them behind and travel to new places. It is almost a call to all God's children to put on their traveling shoes and leave their problems behind. The line "drive your problems from here" suggests a need for people to take action to deal with their issues and not just sit around and dwell on them.
The next stanza talks about wiping the miles away and being strong-willed. This could suggest that the singer is moving on from something, but also resisting the influence of someone else. The line "I'll never hear you and never do what you say" could relate to the idea of being your own person and not allowing others to dictate your life.
The refrain "More than twist in my sobriety" could be interpreted in different ways. It could suggest a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of sobriety or addiction, or it could represent the idea of being more than just a slave to your impulses or vices. The song seems to be about the internal struggle that we all face, but also the need to move forward and face life's challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
All God's children need traveling shoes
Everyone needs to keep moving and exploring in life.
Drive your problems from here
Leave your problems behind and move forward.
All good people read good books
Reading is essential to becoming a better person.
Now your conscience is clear
You have made peace with yourself and the decisions you have made.
I hear you talk girl
I am listening to what you have to say.
In the morning I wipe my brow
I wake up and start a new day, relieved that yesterday is over.
Wipe the miles away
Forget the past and move on to new experiences.
I like to think I can be so willed
I believe that I have the power to control my own destiny.
And never do what you say
I refuse to conform to what others expect of me.
I'll never hear you
I am unwilling to listen to what you have to say.
Look my eyes are just holograms
I am not what you think I am; I am not a real person, but rather an illusion.
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
Your love has caused me to shed blood, either literally or metaphorically.
From my hands you know you'll never be
You will never fully understand or be a part of my life.
More than twist in my sobriety
Our relationship is nothing more than a fleeting moment in time.
We just poked a little empty pie
We indulged in something that ultimately had no substance or meaning.
For the fun people had at night
People engaged in meaningless activities for the sake of entertainment.
Late at night don't need hostility
We do not need negativity or conflict, especially when trying to have a good time.
Timid smile and pause to free
We put on a fake smile and pretended to be happy to avoid judgment from others.
I don't care about their different thoughts
I do not judge or discriminate against others for having different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
Different thoughts are good for me
Diversity and variety in perspectives and ideas make me a better person.
Up in arms and chaste and whole
We may have different beliefs or opinions, but we are all equal and deserving of respect.
All God's children took their toll
Everyone faces difficulties and struggles in life, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Cup of tea, take time to think, yea
Take some time to relax and reflect on your thoughts and emotions.
Time to risk a life, a life, a life
Take a chance and live life to the fullest, even if it means taking risks.
Sweet and handsome
Charming and attractive in appearance or personality.
Soft and porky
Overweight or flabby in appearance or physique.
You pig out 'til you've seen the light
You indulge excessively in food or other things until you realize the negative consequences.
Half the people read the papers
Many people consume news and information through traditional media sources.
Read them good and well
Read carefully and critically in order to fully process and understand the information presented.
Pretty people, nervous people
People who are attractive or who have social status may still experience insecurity and anxiety.
People have got to sell
Many things in life are driven by consumerism and commercial interests.
Look my eyes are just holograms
I am not a tangible or genuine person, but rather a facade or illusion.
Look your love has drawn red from my hands
Your love has caused me to suffer or to take drastic action.
From my hands you know you'll never be
You will never fully understand or be a part of my life.
More than twist in my sobriety
Our relationship is nothing more than a fleeting moment in time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tanita Tikaram
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