Five Days
Tricky Lyrics
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The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
Five daysÂ
I ran a wolf across highwaysÂ
In the early spring (don't stop you're gonna break my heart)Â
The rest of my daysÂ
Should I stay should I prayÂ
That I'm here now clear nowÂ
Live with the fearsÂ
To extend my tearsÂ
Shed no have noÂ
UndecidedÂ
Five days in which I can't wait now (I need you)Â
Can't wait now (you needed me)Â
Bet you can't wait now (whatever happened to compatible two)Â
Making you wait nowÂ
I ran a wolf across highways in the early springÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
Have I the meaningsÂ
I don't think I'm cheatingÂ
I create like the windy city (Don't go)Â
But the drums spread (I told you so)Â
Here we go with the games nowÂ
Maintain nowÂ
Might as well have you down nowÂ
Five days that you can't wait now (no need to smile)Â
Making you hate nowÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
The five to fours can't take it no moreÂ
Bet you can't wait nowÂ
Making you wait nowÂ
Don't go I told you soÂ
After what you've hadÂ
That look on your face you ratÂ
When you talk like thatÂ
I just want to get you back
Tricky's song "Five Days" is a melancholic exploration into a troubled relationship. The opening lyrics, "The five to fours can't take it no more," suggest an underlying tension between the two parties. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song adds to the feeling of unease and frustration. The singer sings about running away for five days, "I ran a wolf across highways in the early spring," and contemplates whether they should stay or pray for clarity. The line "live with the fears to extend my tears, shed no have no undecided," highlights the uncertainty they are feeling about their future together.
The singer also questions the meaning of their relationship, asking "Have I the meanings, I don't think I'm cheating, I create like the windy city." The references to the windy city may be a nod towards Chicago's nickname, The Windy City, representing the tumultuous emotions that come with their relationship. The line "But the drums spread, here we go with the games now" suggests that the relationship may have become toxic or manipulative.
The chorus, "The five to fours can't take it no more," is repeated several times, with the addition of "bet you can't wait now, making you wait now" and "making you hate now." The repetition of this phrase adds to the tension and frustration of the situation.
Overall, "Five Days" is a bleak exploration of a relationship in turmoil, with the singer questioning their future and the meaning of their love for each other. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the tension and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
The five to fours can't take it no more
This line is a recurring refrain throughout the song that represents the frustration and exhaustion felt by the singer and their acquaintances.
Five days I ran a wolf across highways in the early spring (don't stop you're gonna break my heart)
The singer reflects on a past experience of running wild and free for five days in the early spring, possibly hinting at a metaphorical rebirth or escape from reality.
The rest of my days should I stay should I pray that I'm here now clear now
The singer wonders about the choices they've made and whether they should continue on their current path or search for something new in life.
Live with the fears to extend my tears shed no have no undecided
The artist contemplates the consequences of their actions and emotions, trying to decide whether they should push through and face their fears or give up and avoid the possibility of further despair.
Five days in which I can't wait now (I need you) Can't wait now (you needed me) Bet you can't wait now (whatever happened to compatible two) Making you wait now
The artist addresses someone they're waiting for or longing to see, reflecting on past conflicts or issues in their relationship.
Have I the meanings I don't think I'm cheating I create like the windy city (Don't go) But the drums spread (I told you so)
The singer analyzes their own art and expression, questioning their authenticity and the impact of their work, while acknowledging that they may be at risk of losing someone or something important.
Here we go with the games now Maintain now Might as well have you down now Five days that you can't wait now (no need to smile) Making you hate now
The singer acknowledges the games and manipulation at play in their situation, as well as the negative effects of their actions on the person they're addressing.
Bet you can't wait now Making you wait now Don't go I told you so After what you've had That look on your face you rat When you talk like that I just want to get you back
The artist expresses their desire to reconcile with the other person and potentially reignite their relationship or connection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LAUPER, THAWS
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