Six afraid of seven 'cause seven, eight, nine
I'm about to lose it the second time
Staring at the wall hour after hour
Running up and down over and over

It's a tricky, tricky, this little one, two
Well, if it is a lunatic we'll name it after you
Put it in your pocket and pick it up
We're here to entertain, show them what you've got

Six afraid of seven 'cause seven, eight, nine
I'm afraid of losing the pieces I find
If I was created equal is this what I get?
A bunch of stories to interpret

Ready to rock it like rock 'n' roll
You are the flower in glittering gold
Sleeping in the palm, the palm of my hand
They show you who to follow, it looks like a man

Six afraid of seven 'cause seven, eight, nine
I'm about to lose it the second time
Staring at the wall hour after hour
Running up and down over and over

Ready to rock it like rock 'n' roll
You are the flower in glittering gold
Sleeping in the palm, the palm of my hand
They show you who to follow, it looks like a man

It's a tricky, tricky, this little one, two
Well, if it is a lunatic we'll name it after you
Put it in your pocket and pick it up
We're here to entertain, show them what you've got

Ready to rock it like rock 'n' roll
You are the flower in glittering gold
Sleeping in the palm, the palm of my hand
They show you who to follow, it looks like a man
It looks like a man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Röyksopp's "Tricky Tricky" offer a playful, yet cryptic exploration of various themes such as frustration, paranoia, mind games, and power. The opening line "Six afraid of seven 'cause seven, eight, nine" contains a clever wordplay using the homophones "eight" and "ate" to suggest the idea of being consumed or devoured. It also sets the tone for the rest of the song, which seems to revolve around the fear of losing control or being destroyed.

The second verse suggests a sense of alienation or oppression, with the line "If I was created equal is this what I get? A bunch of stories to interpret." This line could be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition, where one is born into a world with no clear answers, only endless interpretations and perspectives. The final verses repeat the chorus, highlighting the catchiness and danceability of the song while summarizing its emotional and philosophical undercurrents.

Overall, "Tricky Tricky" is an intriguing and well-crafted piece of music that encourages multiple interpretations and reflections. It combines clever wordplay with catchy melodies and an infectious rhythm, making it an ideal entry point into the electronic music scene for many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Six afraid of seven 'cause seven, eight, nine
There's anxiety around the number 7 because it's followed by 8 and 9 in sequence

I'm about to lose it the second time
Feeling like you're about to lose your mind or sanity a second time

Staring at the wall hour after hour
Passing time while feeling stuck or unproductive

Running up and down over and over
Repeating the same actions or behaviors without progress

It's a tricky, tricky, this little one, two
This situation or problem is really difficult to solve or navigate

Well, if it is a lunatic we'll name it after you
If this difficult situation can be associated with someone, we'll associate it with you

Put it in your pocket and pick it up
Take this problem and own it or try to solve it

We're here to entertain, show them what you've got
We're here to impress and show off our talents or abilities

If I was created equal is this what I get?
Is this really the best we can expect if we all started out equal?

A bunch of stories to interpret
We're left with a lot of different interpretations or perspectives on life's events or experiences

Ready to rock it like rock 'n' roll
Ready to take action and succeed with confidence and style

You are the flower in glittering gold
You are someone special, valuable and beautiful

Sleeping in the palm, the palm of my hand
Safe and protected, like a baby sleeping in someone's hand

They show you who to follow, it looks like a man
Society or culture can dictate who is supposed to be a leader or role model, sometimes exclusively male

It looks like a man
Concluding that the leader or role model is most likely male

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Karin Dreijer Andersson, Svein Berge, Torbjorn Brundtland

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