Samantha is filled with unexpected turns. Sparse one- and two-minute instrumental sketches serve as interludes, creating a sense of flow with soul and R&B samples ("Stoned at the MoMA", "Prayer Hands", the Ciara-quoting "Boo Boo Mobile"). Bundick ventures into ambient on glitchy, sedate closer "welp, tour’s over" and "ambient Rainbow", with the latter layering choral vocals and soothing washes of sound to mesmerizing ends. It’s a testament to Bundick’s innovation that he’s still finding ways to contort his signature sound into new shapes. Even when songs do call back to his previous work, as on "Us 2", which pairs a churning hip-hop beat with sugary synth pads that sound lifted from his 2011 cover of Cherrelle’s "Saturday Love", they still put a fresh spin on the approach.
The songs on Samantha are about the ups and downs of relationships, placing most emphasis on the downs. Bundick even goes so far as to tack an extended sample of The Notebook onto the end of creeping, Washed Out-assisted "Want", a move that very narrowly evades tipping over into schmaltz. On the trap-influenced "The Usual", he laments the frustrations of being a workaholic in a relationship, an unusually frank moment from Bundick. Elsewhere, Kool A.D. spins off into woozy, emotionally conflicted verses ("I got problems acting like a fuckin’ grown up," he grouses in Auto-Tune on "Real Love"), while rising Atlanta rapper Rome Fortune relays relationship fallouts on two of the tape’s best tracks, "Pitch Black" and Puff Daddy-sampling "Benjiminz". Samantha lightens up by the end, as on the sweetly jittery "Enough of You", but the main theme seems to be that relationships are complicated messes that can lead to comfort and love as easily as pain and heartbreak.
ZUCKER
TyM Lyrics
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Oh mein Gott, ich glaub', ich werde süchtig, woah-oh
Hoffentlich ist unsre Liebe nicht nur flüchtig
Halt' ich's nicht mehr aus, Baby, dann flücht' ich, woah-oh
Ich muss raus aus der Stadt, denn hier krieg' ich nur 'n Knacks
Sitz' im Wald und ich paff', woah-oh-oh
Ich muss ma' was andres sehen, denn die Welt ist noch so weit
Und ich ziehe los allein, woah-oh-oh
Und ich denk' zu viel nach, deshalb mach' ich mich am Arsch
Deshalb schlaf' ich immer wieder am Tag
Mir geht's scheiße, wenn du fragst
Denn mein Kopf ist wie ein Ball?
Baby, du bist alles, was ich noch hab'
Und ich picture uns zwei an 'nem Ort unbekannt
Baby, du und ich, wir liegen am Strand
Oh, und nimm meine Hand, oh, dein Leben wird wild
Baby, du und ich, wir sollten mehr chillen
Zucker auf deinen Lippen, Baby, küss mich
Oh mein Gott, ich glaub', ich werde süchtig, woah-oh
Hoffentlich ist unsre Liebe nicht nur flüchtig
Halt' ich's nicht mehr aus, Baby, dann flücht' ich, woah-oh
Und ich denk' zu viel nach, deshalb lieg' ich wieder wach
Und wir streiten, und wir argumentieren
Doch am Ende machen wir Peace, denn wir haben uns lieb
Und wir wollen uns auch niemals verlieren
Der Weg nach Hause ist so lange und ich geh' auf die Stage
Egal, wo ich auch bin, ich fühl' mich so outta space
Aber das ist okay
Mittlerweile bin ich nicht mehr afraid
Zucker auf deinen Lippen, Baby, küss mich
Oh mein Gott, ich glaub', ich werde süchtig, woah-oh
Hoffentlich ist unsre Liebe nicht nur flüchtig
Halt' ich's nicht mehr aus, Baby, dann flücht' ich, woah-oh
Und ich denk' zu viel nach, deshalb mach' ich mich am Arsch
Deshalb schlaf' ich immer wieder am Tag
The song "Zucker" by TyM talks about the addictiveness of love and the fear that it may not last. The title "Zucker," which means "sugar" in German, is used as a metaphor for the sweet and pleasurable nature of love. The lyrics begin with the singer wanting to be kissed by their lover, describing the sensation as addictive. They then express their hope that their love is not fleeting and will last. However, if they can no longer handle it, they would rather escape than suffer.
The singer reveals that they often overthink things, leading to mental exhaustion and sleepless nights. They also argue with their partner but ultimately make peace because they don't want to lose them. The song ends with the singer feeling like an outsider but acknowledging that it's okay and they're no longer afraid.
Overall, "Zucker" speaks to the tumultuous nature of love and the anxiety that comes with it. The singer wants to indulge in the sweetness of love while fearing its potential bitterness. The lyrics also touch on the themes of escapism, self-doubt, and the need for human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Zucker auf deinen Lippen, Baby, küss mich
The singer is asking their partner to kiss them, and they find their partner irresistible, feeling addicted to them.
Oh mein Gott, ich glaub', ich werde süchtig, woah-oh
The singer feels as though they are becoming addicted to their partner and the intense feelings they have for them.
Hoffentlich ist unsre Liebe nicht nur flüchtig
The singer hopes that their love doesn't just end up being a short-lived fling or temporary infatuation.
Halt' ich's nicht mehr aus, Baby, dann flücht' ich, woah-oh
The singer is warning their partner that if things become too intense or difficult, they may need to leave the relationship to protect themselves.
Ich muss raus aus der Stadt, denn hier krieg' ich nur 'n Knacks
The singer feels like they need to leave the city they're in because it's making them feel emotionally unstable or depressed.
Sitz' im Wald und ich paff', woah-oh-oh
The singer is taking a break from their stress and smoking in the woods to relax and clear their head.
Ich muss ma' was andres sehen, denn die Welt ist noch so weit
The singer feels like they need to explore more of the world because there are so many new experiences and opportunities waiting for them.
Und ich ziehe los allein, woah-oh-oh
The singer is leaving their current situation behind and setting out on a journey by themselves to search for something new and exciting.
Und ich denk' zu viel nach, deshalb mach' ich mich am Arsch
The singer tends to overthink things, which causes them to become anxious or stressed.
Deshalb schlaf' ich immer wieder am Tag
Because the singer is stressed from overthinking, they often take naps during the day as a way to rest and recover.
Mir geht's scheiße, wenn du fragst
When their partner asks how they're doing, the singer's response is that they're feeling terrible or unhappy.
Denn mein Kopf ist wie ein Ball?
The singer's mind feels scattered or unorganized, like a ball bouncing around in their head.
Baby, du bist alles, was ich noch hab'
The singer's partner is the most important person in their life and they rely on them for support and happiness.
Und ich picture uns zwei an 'nem Ort unbekannt
The singer imagines themselves and their partner in a new, unknown place - a symbol of their desire to explore and discover new things together.
Baby, du und ich, wir liegen am Strand
The singer envisions a peaceful and romantic moment with their partner, lying together on a beach.
Oh, und nimm meine Hand, oh, dein Leben wird wild
The singer wants their partner to take their hand and experience new, exciting things together.
Baby, du und ich, wir sollten mehr chillen
The singer thinks that they and their partner should take a break and just relax and enjoy each other's company.
Und wir streiten, und wir argumentieren
The singer and their partner have disagreements and arguments, but they ultimately make up and reconcile because they love each other.
Doch am Ende machen wir Peace, denn wir haben uns lieb
The singer and their partner always find a way to reconcile and make peace after their arguments, because their love for each other is strong.
Und wir wollen uns auch niemals verlieren
The singer and their partner are committed to staying together and never losing each other, despite any difficulties they may face.
Der Weg nach Hause ist so lange und ich geh' auf die Stage
The singer is going on stage after a long journey home, a metaphor for the ups and downs of their life and career.
Egal, wo ich auch bin, ich fühl' mich so outta space
The singer sometimes feels like they don't fit in or belong, a feeling of being out of place or disconnected from the world around them.
Aber das ist okay
Despite feeling disconnected sometimes, the singer is okay with it and knows it's a part of their journey.
Mittlerweile bin ich nicht mehr afraid
The singer has grown and become more confident, no longer afraid of the challenges and struggles they may face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tim Rumpelt, Enzo Gaier, Jan Knapp
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