Bubbles
Nearly God (Tricky/Terry Hall) Lyrics
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On this bubble
An open sky, flying high
Take a bride, get some trouble
The first one will do
I'm just passing through
The second one needs more
I've been here before
I've been here before
Springtime falls, summer calls
You slip and slide until you hit December
Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry
If I wasn't a genius
I'd lose my temper
The first one will do
Just passing through
The second one needs more
I've been here before
I've been here before
want to make me weak while you cry
Not such a thing as peace till you die
Gotta go I get high
Gotta go I get high
Deceiver deceived us
And I deceived them
Carry my troubles home
Married with the humble home
The first hundred years are the toughest
I'm getting smothered
Life is just one bloody thing
After another
The lyrics of Nearly God/Terry Hall's song Bubbles reflect on the challenges and complications of life, viewed through the metaphor of a bubble. The opening line, "the first hundred years are the toughest on this bubble," establishes the theme of endurance and resilience in the face of life's difficulties. The repetition of the phrase "I've been here before" emphasizes the idea of cyclical patterns and the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of troubles. This is further reinforced in the lines "springtime falls, summer calls, you slip and slide until you hit December," which highlight the fleeting nature of our time on earth.
The lyric "if I wasn't a genius, I'd lose my temper" speaks to the frustration that can arise when we are unable to make sense of the world around us. The suggestion that being a genius somehow grants immunity from this frustration is both humorous and thought-provoking, ultimately pointing to the fact that we are all vulnerable to the unpredictability and chaos of life.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with references to deception and the absence of peace. "Deceiver deceived us, and I deceived them" suggests a cycle of mistrust and betrayal, while the lines "not such a thing as peace till you die, gotta go I get high" hint at the desperation that can arise from a lack of hope or purpose.
Overall, Bubbles is a complex and introspective meditation on the human experience, offering both moments of humor and moments of darkness as it reflects on the challenges we face in life.
Line by Line Meaning
The first hundred years are the toughest
Life is challenging from the beginning.
On this bubble
This fragile life is like a bubble that can burst anytime.
An open sky, flying high
The world seems boundless and full of possibilities.
Take a bride, get some trouble
Marriage can bring both happiness and challenges.
The first one will do
First experiences can be satisfying but not always enough for a deeper connection.
I'm just passing through
Life is transient and fleeting.
The second one needs more
For a lasting relationship or experience, one needs to invest more time and effort.
I've been here before
Past experiences shape our present decisions and actions.
Springtime falls, summer calls
Time passes quickly, and seasons change.
You slip and slide until you hit December
Life can be unpredictable and challenging, but we keep moving forward to face another day.
Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry
People can manipulate and deceive us, and it's essential to trust our instincts.
If I wasn't a genius, I'd lose my temper
Being intelligent can help us keep our emotions in check.
want to make me weak while you cry
Some people try to manipulate and use our emotions for their gain.
Not such a thing as peace till you die
Peace is hard to find in life, and it's only attainable in death.
Gotta go I get high
Escaping reality and getting high can be tempting for some people.
Deceiver deceived us
People who deceive others are often deceived themselves.
And I deceived them
We're not always truthful, and we can deceive others at times.
Carry my troubles home
Our problems and worries follow us everywhere we go.
Married with the humble home
Building a life with someone and being content with what we have is enough.
I'm getting smothered
Life can be suffocating and overwhelming at times.
Life is just one bloody thing after another
Life is challenging and filled with ups and downs.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WAYNE BRADY, LINDA RENEE TAYLOR, RYAN LEIGH STILES, COLIN MOCHRIE, LAURA HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alinazaranska9135
To jest jedna z moich ulubionych płyt, początkowo miałam ją na kasecie
@Trico_97
RIP Terry Hall, one of the greatest
@NONPOINT420
This album is so perfect, composition wise and all the vocalists.
@TeachAHorseFrench
soul-chilling
@2tonefootage
Springtime falls, summer calls You slip and slide until you hit December Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry if I wasn't a genius I'd lose my temper
@pariderotelli2105
Effe f famale