Excess
♫ Tricky Lyrics

I believe in
Tricky's philosophy on life is defined here- he believes in a lot of things

I deceive in
Tricky may be untrustworthy or manipulative

Bottom weaving
Tricky uses music and rhythm to create a unique sound

I can breathe in
Tricky feels comfortable in his environment

Make a wish in
Tricky has hopes and aspirations

Flower fishing
Tricky is using a metaphor to describe his creative process

Moving vibration
The energy of music and life is always in motion for Tricky

Mild relation
Perhaps a reference to a romantic relationship that is not very intense

I'm Jamaican on your radio station
Tricky is a Jamaican artist who has made it onto mainstream radio

Got a curse in
Tricky may feel cursed or unlucky

Could be worse in
Tricky acknowledges that things could be worse

You first
Tricky may be putting his listeners before himself

In a hearse in
Tricky is referring to death and mortality

Good as dead in
Tricky may feel hopeless or lost

Nothing left in
Tricky feels empty or depleted

Some be heading
This is a violent image that Tricky is using for artistic effect

I need a head rest in
Tricky needs a break or some peace of mind

And a feed from a warm breast
Tricky is referring to comfort and nurturing

And man making hits
Tricky is referring to his own success as a musician

From my childbearing hips
Tricky is using a metaphor to describe his creative power

Underground like
Tricky is still relatively unknown or underappreciated despite his success

Who's it sound like
Tricky is asking if his music sounds like anyone else's

You all sound the same
Tricky feels that other artists are not as unique as he is

But you don't know my name
Tricky feels unrecognized or overlooked

Rearrange and Things don't change
Tricky is commenting on the cyclical nature of life

Things remain
Tricky feels like his efforts are futile

Feel the strain
Tricky is experiencing stress or pressure

Stress
Tricky is still feeling the effects of the strain he mentioned before

Catch my breath
Tricky is taking a break or trying to find some peace

(There'll be a new tale of)
This is an unclear phrase that could mean anything

Get some rest
Tricky is telling himself to rest

(He and I)
Another unclear phrase

(In fact any time)
Again, this phrase is not entirely clear

I couldn't care less
Tricky is apathetic towards something

(Every day)
This line may refer to something that happens daily

Sugar cane
Tricky is using a metaphor to describe his addiction to something

Is like smack to my vein
Tricky is furthering the metaphor and describing how much he craves this thing

Shook fame
Tricky has had some success but may not be entirely comfortable with it

(If you want to)
Tricky is giving someone else permission or agency here

(On the street)
This line may be referring to the reality of life outside of the music industry

I believe in different reasons
Tricky values diversity of opinion

I believe in breath through seasons
Tricky finds beauty in nature

I believe when snow flakes fall
Tricky sees beauty in the ordinary

I believe in buildings tall
Tricky can appreciate modern architecture

I believe in people bombing
Tricky is acknowledging the reality of warfare and terrorism

I believe in people warring
Tricky believes that conflict and violence are unfortunately human tendencies

I believe diseases coming
Tricky is aware of the inevitability of illness and death

I believe that's why I'm running
Tricky is trying to avoid or outrun the negative aspects of life

Keep living
This phrase is an affirmation to persevere through life's difficulties

You gotta ask
Tricky is promoting communication and honesty

Before he attacks
Tricky may be warning others to be wary of violence or conflict

You got the flats
This line is unclear in context

Dub my sacks
Tricky is referencing drug culture

You've got the city
This line may be referring to society or urbanization

Move out of the country
Tricky may be suggesting that others escape the urban environment

I'm scrunching
Tricky is physically uncomfortable

Friends that are punchy
Tricky has friends who are aggressive or easily irritated

I believe in people falling
Tricky believes that failure and misfortune are inevitable