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Black Chiney Lyrics

I quietly observe standing in my space
The singer is standing still and observing their surroundings

Daydreaming
The singer is lost in thought

Way that we say 'em in style that we write 'em in
The singer and their group are known for their unique style in speaking and writing

Massive attack we keep it strong just like a vitamin
The group uses their music as a means to boost and inspire listeners

Going for the positive wiping out the negative songs
The group aims to spread positivity and eliminate negative messages in music

'Cause brother it's relative
The impact of music is relative to each individual listener

The pass is picking up all the lyrics on the dance floor
The music is causing the audience's energy to rise, amplifying the lyrics being sung

That raise your spirit level 'cause it demands for
The music requires listeners to engage and feel the highs and lows of the lyrics

Attitude is cool degrees below zero
The artist's attitude is cool and unfazed, even in extreme circumstances

Up against the wall behaving like De Niro
The artist is acting out a tough and aggressive persona, inspired by famed actor Robert De Niro

Tricky's performing taking his phono
Tricky is performing and taking control of the music

Making a stand with a tan touch it like cocoa
Tricky is taking a stand with his words and music that can be felt and digested, like cocoa

Smooth to keep you moving at the back now
The music and beats are smooth, keeping listeners dancing and moving from the back of the room

Free is the needle it's moving through the track now
The music is flowing freely like a needle moving over a track

Dance to the drummer's beats we need new sticks
The singer is encouraging listeners to dance to the drummer's beats, and implying that a new approach is needed

Bounce around the vibes like acoustics
Listeners are encouraged to follow the energy and vibes of the music, much like acoustics bounce sound waves

No drugs or pharmaceuticals for the body ain't suitable
The artist does not recommend drugs or pharmaceuticals as they are unsuitable for the body

Stick with liquid me and trick we've drop
The singer is encouraging listeners to stick with liquid mixtures, such as the one dropped by themselves and Tricky

A paper which you use my tongue to lick with
The singer is referencing a rolling paper that they and listeners can use to roll a joint, shown through their tongue-in-cheek humor

Trouble and strife ain't no sunshine in my life
The artist highlights that trouble and strife brings darkness into their life, much like the absence of sunshine

Wiseguys get protection when they carry a knife
The artist references the criminal world, where wise guys carry knives for protection

They shouldn't have been born they're making me yawn
The artist is uninterested in people they don't like, feeling they never should have been born

But I just take it easy it's a sunday morn'
The singer takes it easy, adopting a relaxed attitude as if it were a Sunday morning

So you come on light my fire and
The artist is inviting someone to ignite their passion and excitement

Together we'll grow forever watch my AKAI rig go
Together the singer and the person they are addressing will grow alongside the power and influence of their AKAI music equipment

Because my AKAI rig goes boom boom
The singer is boasting about the power of their music equipment, creating a sound that goes 'boom boom'

Yeah rhymin' the jam and uh we got the stamina
The singer is confident in their ability to create rhymes and perform, feeling they can handle the challenge

In case you never know us if we don't give a damn and uh
The artist notes that it doesn't matter if people are unfamiliar with their work, they do not care either way

And it's hard to handle keep your distance
The artist acknowledges their work might be difficult for some to handle or understand, and advises listeners to keep their distance if need be

Resist and the posse gets the pleasure of this dance
The singer hints that if listeners resist the music, the rest of the group will take pleasure in dancing without them

The cool breeze that you welcome in the heat
The singer describes their music as a welcomed cool breeze in the midst of a heated environment

You don't see it but you feel it when it's blowing on the street
Listeners might not see the music's impact, but they can feel its powerful influence

If I was a rich man
The artist reflects on the possibility of being wealthy

It's the devious days they call the rat race
The artist describes the current, challenging environment as a devious rat race

It's a concrete jungle, evil in the town
The singer describes their surroundings as a harsh, savage place with wickedness present everywhere

Weebles, wobble, occasional squabble
The artist is referencing the children's toy Weebles for emphasis, before lyrically addressing occasional conflicts

But what happen when the bomb drops
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about what might happen in the case of a bomb dropping

Down
The word 'down' serves to emphasize the impact of a bomb dropping

Don't make sound
The singer is suggesting that in the case of bombs dropping, do not make any unwarranted noise, remaining silent for safety

'Cause the dancefloor's a desert
The artist is comparing empty dance floors to deserts without life

And the dancers are parched
The artist is saying that dancers are becoming thirsty (for music and movement)

Do a rain dance and your brain's still marsh
The singer suggests that even if dancers try to provoke rain (movement) with a dance, they might still feel sluggish and unproductive

My heavy my brother get lighter than helium
The singer intends to lift a metaphorical heavy burden from their friend, making them feel light and free, like helium

Float above the world to break the tedium
The artist is encouraging their friend to rise above the mundanity of everyday life and bring change to their situation

Living in my headphones sony's what I say to 'em
The artist is using their Sony headphones to communicate with others, essentially saying that the headphones are an extension of the person and their thoughts

The surreal boom of the budokan stadium
The artist is referencing the surreal experience of performing at the Budokan stadium, known for its architecture and sound amplification

Well I'm tricky kid don't deal with sadness
Tricky handles negativity and sadness differently

Can't be with the one I love I love the one that I miss
The artist has a love interest that they can't be with, and instead feel more connected to the one they miss

I'm very down to earth but brain sits on top floor
The singer is grounded and modest, but mentally they are imaginative and imaginative with their thoughts

Don't need another lover just need, I'm insecure
The singer has no interest in acquiring another lover, but instead only needs security within themselves

The weather is a-changin' the storms be shakin
The singer recognizes a change in the environment and the potential risks this poses to safety and well-being

The love that you take is equal to the love you're makin
The artist alludes to the idea that the love and care one takes from others is commensurate to what they offer and give

Here comes the sun little darlin here comes the sun
The artist is acknowledging the arrival of something positive, like the sun bringing light and warmth

It's alright
The singer feels reassured and confident that everything will be okay and work itself out

Yes tricky kid I check my situation
The singer is referring to themselves in the third person as the 'tricky kid' and assessing their current situation

Maggie this Maggie that Maggie means inflation
The artist references Margaret Thatcher and the inflation that came about during her tenure as UK Prime Minister

Hip-hop you don't stop cause I'm not sloppy
The artist assures that they will not end their hip-hop music or alter their ways of performing

I like the beat so we need another copy
The artist is emphasizing their desire to hear more of the same type of music and beats

We're natives of the massive territory and we're proud
The singer and their group are native to the music industry and are proud to be a part of it

Get peaceful in the dance, adapt the glory and the crowd
The artist encourages peacefulness and harmony within the dance space, while still showing appreciation for the music and group

The problem ain't a different kind of skin tricks
The singer suggests that the issue at hand has nothing to do with skin color or ethnicity

I love my neighbor I don't wait for the olympics
The singer loves those around them and does not feel they have to compete with others for their care or attention

See you go hooligan you're trying to play the fool again
The singer is calling out someone for trying to act foolish or rowdy, playing the 'hooligan'

Caught you in the lost and found
The artist found the hooligan saying or doing something dishonest, much like lost and found items being discovered in a later time

When your posse weren't around
The artist discovered the truth when the hooligan's friends or colleagues were not present, implying they might have lied if others were around

No crowd
The word 'no' serves to emphasize the lack of witnesses or a group to back up the hooligan's actions

So you're going for you tool again
The singer implies that the hooligan might resort to using weapons or intimidation tactics

Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming
The artist feels light and unbothered when lost in their own thoughts