Big Calm
Morcheeba Lyrics


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Trapped in the skies
What am I to do
Brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth
Papa was a Rolling Stone
Nigga Never (brouh!! )
Things I used to do with her I now do alone
Never blizzard
Freako, now leaning on towers I roam
You fell with watching
Makes these pigs think my styles be drones, ah
Fuck that bullshit
Rather walk alone
Nigga standing on the verge of
You know the song

Super rocket, Nosaj the Great,
And morcheeba
How much more can you take
It's
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
It's morcheeba
Super my rocket, brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth
It's morcheeba
Super my rocket brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth

Super my rocket, Nosaj the Great,
And morcheeba
How much more can you take
It's
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-terrible,

On our way to the moon
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

On our way to the moon
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted




It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted
It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Morcheeba's song Big Calm are poetic and open to interpretation, but there are a few different themes that could be explored. The opening line, "Trapped in the skies, what am I to do?" could be seen as a metaphor for feeling lost or aimless in life. The mention of "brothers from another planet" and "y'all know the truth" suggest that the singer feels different or disconnected from others around them. The reference to "Papa was a Rolling Stone" could be a nod to the famous song by The Temptations, which is about a man who leaves his family behind to pursue a life of adventure. The use of the word "Nigga" is an attempt to reclaim and redefine the word.


The next line, "Things I used to do with her, I now do alone" suggests a loss or a break-up. The line "makes these pigs think my styles be drones" could be a reference to feeling misunderstood or judged unfairly by those in power. The chorus, with its repetition of "Te-te-te-te-terrible" and "On our way to the moon" could be seen as a commentary on the state of the world and a desire to escape. The mention of a "spaceship sighted" at the end of the song could represent hope or a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

Trapped in the skies
Feeling stuck or lost in a confusing place or situation


What am I to do
Expressing a lack of direction or guidance


Brothers from another planet
People who are different or unique from oneself, but share a common bond


y'all know the truth
Acknowledging a shared understanding or awareness of something important


Papa was a Rolling Stone
Referencing a famous song and potentially describing a father figure who was absent or constantly on the move


Nigga Never (brouh!! )
Expressing a sense of defiance or rebellion against restrictive norms or expectations


Things I used to do with her I now do alone
Reflecting on a past relationship or experience that has since ended, leading to a sense of loneliness or isolation


Never blizzard
Suggesting a sense of calm or stillness, potentially in contrast to a previous line about feeling trapped or lost


Freako, now leaning on towers I roam
Describing a persona or identity that is unpredictable and spontaneous, but still searching for something stable or meaningful


You fell with watching
Addressing an unknown or unnamed listener, potentially criticizing them for not fully understanding or appreciating the artist's perspective


Makes these pigs think my styles be drones, ah
Referencing the singer's artistic or creative output, and perhaps how it is perceived or judged by others


Fuck that bullshit
Expressing frustration or anger towards something that is perceived as unfair or unjust


Rather walk alone
Preferring solitude or independence over social interaction or dependency


Nigga standing on the verge of
Describing a state of being on the cusp of something important or meaningful


You know the song
Referencing a shared understanding or connection with the listener, and perhaps a sense of nostalgia or familiarity


Super rocket, Nosaj the Great,
Introducing a new section of the song, potentially with different themes or messages


And morcheeba
Referencing the band name and their role in the song


How much more can you take
Asking a rhetorical question about the listener's endurance or resilience


It's Te-te-te-te-terrible,
Expressing a sense of distress or dissatisfaction with the current situation


On our way to the moon
Introducing a new image or metaphor related to space travel or adventure


It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted
Blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, potentially suggesting an escape or release from the current situation




Lyrics © COUGAR KID MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: J. FURLOW, P. GODFREY, R. GODFRE, S. EDWARDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dylansnyman5901

Trapped in the skies
What am I to do
Brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth
Papa was a Rolling Stone
Nigga Never (brouh!! )
Things I used to do with her I now do alone
Never blizzard
Freako, now leaning on towers I roam
You fell with watching
Makes these pigs think my styles be drones, ah
Fuck that bullshit
Rather walk alone
Nigga standing on the verge of
You know the song

Super rocket, Nosaj the Great,
And morcheeba
How much more can you take
It's
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
It's morcheeba
Super my rocket, brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth
It's morcheeba
Super my rocket brothers from another planet
y'all know the truth

Super my rocket, Nosaj the Great,
And morcheeba
How much more can you take
It's
Te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-terrible,

On our way to the moon
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

On our way to the moon
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,
Te-te-te-te-te-terrible,

It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted
It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted
It's morcheeba and a spaceship sighted



All comments from YouTube:

@martinking4795

Wherever we are from... whatever we are... whatever decade or generation we belong to or were brought up in, wherever in the world, this track helps us all upon our journey. One of the greatest tracks of its kind... possibly the greatest.

@mimim8532

in my early 20's....i remember driving a rental thru the rivera of south France.....cruising along the coast.... WOW!.... best album ever!

@canadaone2385

That sounds fucking insane, in your early 20s in 1998 south of France? you must have some fond ass memories

@lorezn9416

I listen to this song every morning while going to the office. Somehow, it fits perfectly with the chaos of downtown Manhattan at 9am.

@jesusmind1611

Count your lucky stars there you are, Downtown to the world NYC

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@tonypap1

Morcheeba.
A ludicrously undervalued, underrated and under-viewed band.

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