Holy
Baby Namboos Lyrics


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I am a whore so I sleep with boys
It isn't nice I chose this life
They're all suckers
I live the life I pay the price
I live the life I pay the price
Ask my mother

But there you stand morally unscathed
Telling me how to behave
I'm the sinner
I'm not the girl I used to be
I'm not the girl I used to be
But I am holy

I don't need to go to church
'cause I am holy
I don't need to preach your dirt
'cause I am holy
I don't need to go to school
'cause I am holy
I don't need to read your rules
'cause I am holy
'cause I am holy

Call me sinner I don't care
'cause I am holy
I won't let you take me there
'cause I am holy
I'm not the girl I used to be
I'm not the gilr I used to be
I am holy

I am a whore so I sleep with boys
It isn't nice I pay the price
But there you stand morally unscathed
Telling me how to behave
I am holy

Life's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
What the hell do you take me for
God's out still throwing stones
All your man-made gods and your guilded thrones
I am holy
'cause I am holy

Under no illusion
I reserve the right to be incorrect sometimes
Under no illusion
I reserve the right to be incorrect sometimes
(taking part)
Teach my future what you want
(ah, can't slow me down)
Money would cease when I was sleepin' in the early morn
When they were plannin' out my destiny
(ah, can't bring me down)
Money was saved to see what they'd invest in me
Next step is all beginning
Save us from our sins
(here I am)
As I'm lookin' toward the prison yard
Old school, bell's hell
This reminds me of the smell
(I am holy)
I'm the guarantee of the whole think-up
Takin' newer heights
New heights lose attention
(yes I am)
You're thinkin' you need another dimension
I'm just here to let you know
How to plant your seeds
And watch them die, then grow
Starts off a brash talk inside
(and there you stand morrally unscathed)
As they put the razzes on the tunnels around
(telling me how to behave)
I was lookin' for a little hope
When he was livin' a dream
And the others smote
So don't point your fingers at me
(I am holy)
Take a look at yourself
When you was sinnin' I was climbing trees

Yes we are holy
Sinners you don't know me
So don't tell me I'm not holy
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
Life's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw




It's a see-saw, see-saw
What the hell do you take me for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Holy by Baby Namboos are a powerful statement about the complexity of human nature, the hypocrisy of society, and the personal struggle for redemption. The opening lines describe the singer as a "whore" who sleeps with boys, and acknowledges the unpleasantness of this life, but also accepts responsibility for it. This confessional, almost confessional tone, puts the listener in a position of sympathy for the singer.


The following lines express the frustration and anger the singer feels toward those who judge and condemn her, even though they themselves are not free from sin. The repeated refrain of "I am holy" is both a statement of self-worth and defiance against those who seek to diminish it. The line "I won't let you take me there" suggests a desire to escape the judgmental gaze of society and find her own path to redemption.


The see-saw metaphor throughout the song implies a constant struggle between opposing forces, both within and outside oneself. The lyrics are a poignant reminder that nobody is perfect, and we all have our own struggles and faults.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a whore so I sleep with boys
I engage in sexual behavior with men for money.


It isn't nice I chose this life
I acknowledge that what I do isn't a respectable profession, but it's the life I've chosen.


They're all suckers
I believe that those who hire my services are fools, since they pay for something they can easily get for free.


I live the life I pay the price
I understand that my actions have consequences and that I have to take responsibility for them.


Ask my mother
My mother is likely to have knowledge of my circumstances that I'm not sharing with others.


But there you stand morally unscathed
Despite your apparent moral superiority, you're in no position to judge me.


Telling me how to behave
You're trying to impose your beliefs and values on me, even though you don't know me or my circumstances.


I'm the sinner
I accept that what I do is sinful, but I don't need you to point it out.


I'm not the girl I used to be
I've undergone changes and transformations, and I'm not the same person I was in the past.


But I am holy
Despite my questionable actions, I consider myself to be worthy of divine grace.


I don't need to go to church
I don't believe that attending religious services is necessary for me to feel holy or connected to a higher power.


I don't need to preach your dirt
I refuse to engage in discussions or arguments about what you consider to be sinful or immoral behavior.


I don't need to go to school
I don't believe that traditional education is the only way to gain knowledge or wisdom.


I don't need to read your rules
I reject the idea that the only way to be a good person is to follow strict rules and regulations.


Call me sinner I don't care
I'm aware of the labels people put on me, but I'm not bothered or affected by them.


I won't let you take me there
I refuse to let others influence me or dictate my actions.


Life's a see-saw, see-saw
Life is a constant struggle with ups and downs.


What the hell do you take me for
What do you think I am or what do you think I'm capable of?


God's out still throwing stones
Even if I am judged by a higher power, I accept that there are consequences and I am not afraid of them.


All your man-made gods and your guilded thrones
Religious dogma and material possessions are not what truly matter in life.


I am the guarantee of the whole think-up
I am my own guarantee of my actions and decisions, and I am responsible for my own life.


Takin' newer heights
I am always looking to improve and grow as a person.


New heights lose attention
As I strive for progress, I also acknowledge that it's easy to lose sight of the important things and get distracted by trivial matters.


Starts off a brash talk inside
I may come across as arrogant or outspoken, but that's just a reflection of my determination and confidence.


Take a look at yourself
Before you judge others, take a good look at your own faults and shortcomings.


When you was sinnin' I was climbing trees
While you were engaging in your own sins and mistakes, I was working hard to better myself and my life.


Sinners you don't know me
You shouldn't judge people based on their actions or beliefs without taking the time to really get to know them.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: AURORA BOREALIS, LEO COLEING, MARK PORTER, TONY QUIGLEY, Z. BEDEAUX

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Comments from YouTube:

Jamie Francis

This tune still kills it...my out of 5 desert island albums...

deskryptic

Tricky's best album. Hands down.

David Franklin

anyone know any other music like this

duffy2604

yeah, lots...

leo coleing

how you doing " Tricking " ?? ;)

Todd Noble

Here today.

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