Soom T is the Glaswegian dynamo with an exceptional vocal talent. She behol… Read Full Bio ↴Soom T is the Glaswegian dynamo with an exceptional vocal talent. She beholds a quirky yet highly distictive voice with strong political and spiritual viewpoint permeating her intelligent poetic writings. Over the past ten years, this prolific Indo-Scot has generated a cult following with fans eager to commute from various countries to witness her rare public appearances.

She has already amassed 40 record releases since 1999 with countless collaborations including Monkeytribe, The Orb, T.Raumschmiere, King Creosote, Miss Kittin, Puppetmastaz, Jazz.K.Lippa, Potentz, Tolcha, DJ Maxximus, DJ Yoda and Bus, as well as remixes from the likes of Asian Dub Foundation (unreleased), Pole and Techno Animal (as 'Sub Species') cementing Soom T's position as an innovator within originally developed musical disciplines.

Her current projects include recordings with Scottish Reggae soundsystem masters, Mungo's Hi fi, gypsy rock 8 piece The Burns Unit, Prodigy-esqe co-produced project No Step with ex-Senser producer and production partner Hagos (with whom Soom T owns and runs the label No Step Productions).

On recording several tracks with Disrupt (with releases as both Soom T & Disrupt and The Source) and fellow label mates Maffi, Soom T discovered a production vibe undoubtedly suited to her progressive vocal output and vowed to dedicate to the new found sound known simply as Digital Laptop Reggae. With a bundle of European shows with Disrupt and several riotous crowd churning sets having left a firm imprint on European audiences, the Jahtari and Soom T marriage looks set to become a union of legendary proportions.

Dirty money
Soom T Lyrics

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Have you ever thought what have I done with my life?
What could I have done with my whole life?
Did I do the right thing working for the man
Working for a life signed away by my own hand?
Did I do the right thing working for the dark side?
Made my own time keeping up with my life
One chance, one time, one life
Did I work for the man and will I be alright?

I don't need your dirty dirty
I don't need your dirty money
I don't need your dirty dirty
Get my own thing and I get my own way
I don't need your dirty dirty
I don't need your dirty money
I don't need your dirty, no

I needed a job but I didn't really want to work
In fast food, management or advertising
Lying via media in work suit and shirt
Never really bothering or even trying
To understand or realize what I'm doing
Am I affecting anybody but my own? and
What do I owe the world or will I end up owing
More due to the facts now known
About aspartame, poisoning all who take
Wittingly or unwittingly and when it breaks
Into your system and messes with your instincts
Head space replication of your DNA
And it causes all your grief
Blindness, neurological disease
But they sell to the kids as sweets
Diet Coke costs less than a bullet for me

Heads of companies, they all lie
So they can get a piece of that global pie
First they need to show that they don't care who dies
And they're in cahoots with the devil in a silk tie
Telling them to make control for the people with a gun
Make it top priority number one
They get everybody to think they're having fun
But where will be your destination when your time comes?

Yeah let the shadow let you run, run, run
Killing the people with no gun, gun, gun
Let me give it to you straight in a second
For their dirty money, yeah, they burn

I don't need your dirty dirty
I don't need your dirty money
I don't need your dirty money
I don't need your dirty
I don't need your dirty dirty

I don't need your dirty money
I don't need your dirty

Overall Meaning

In the song "Dirty Money" by Soom T, the lyrics question the choices we make in life and the consequences that follow. The artist reflects on working for "the man" and "the dark side" and wonders if it was the right thing to do, as she questions if she will be alright in the end. The line "Did I do the right thing working for the dark side?" suggests that the artist regrets some of the choices she made and wonders about the impact of her actions. She also expresses a desire to have control and independence by stating "I don't need your dirty money, get my own thing and I get my own way."

The lyrics then move on to discuss the corrupt and unethical practices of companies and their leaders. The artist points out how these heads of companies lie in order to get a piece of the global market and how they are in cahoots with the devil in silk ties. She calls out the companies that make products, such as aspartame, that knowingly harm people and cause sickness or disease. The line "But they sell to the kids as sweets, Diet Coke costs less than a bullet for me" highlights the artist's frustration with the prioritization of profit over the well-being of people. The song's message is to be aware of the choices we make and the impact they have on ourselves and others.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever thought what have I done with my life?
Have you ever contemplated the direction your life has taken?

What could I have done with my whole life?
What opportunities have I missed during my lifespan?

Did I do the right thing working for the man
Was working for someone else's benefit the best choice?

Working for a life signed away by my own hand?
Did I willingly sacrifice my own life for a job?

Did I do the right thing working for the dark side?
Did I make the right decision working for those with questionable intentions?

Made my own time keeping up with my life
I took control of my time and how I spent it.

One chance, one time, one life
We only have one chance to live our lives, so we must make the most of it.

Did I work for the man and will I be alright?
Was working for someone else beneficial and will everything be okay in the end?

I don't need your dirty dirty
I am not interested in your corrupt ways.

Get my own thing and I get my own way
I will live my life according to my rules and goals.

I needed a job but I didn't really want to work
I needed income, but I desired an alternative to a traditional job.

In fast food, management or advertising
I explored working in several industries.

Lying via media in work suit and shirt
I was guilty of dishonesty in the past while working in the media industry.

Never really bothering or even trying
I had little motivation or ambition in previous jobs.

To understand or realize what I'm doing
I failed to recognize the consequences of my actions.

Am I affecting anybody but my own? and
Is my behavior impacting others, or am I only concerned about myself?

What do I owe the world or will I end up owing
What is my responsibility to society, and will I have to answer for my actions in the future?

More due to the facts now known
New information has come to light that has changed my perspective.

About aspartame, poisoning all who take
Aspartame is a harmful substance that can be dangerous to one's health.

Wittingly or unwittingly and when it breaks
People may unknowingly be consuming aspartame, and they must understand its negative effects.

Into your system and messes with your instincts
Aspartame can alter a person's natural impulses.

Head space replication of your DNA
Aspartame can damage a person's genetic makeup.

And it causes all your grief
Aspartame is responsible for numerous health problems.

Blindness, neurological disease
Aspartame can lead to vision loss and nerve disorders.

But they sell to the kids as sweets
Aspartame is often marketed to children as something sweet and harmless, though it is not.

Diet Coke costs less than a bullet for me
Diet Coke is a cheap, unhealthy alternative to other foods and drinks.

Heads of companies, they all lie
Company executives are notorious for being dishonest.

So they can get a piece of that global pie
The primary objective of large firms is to increase revenue on a global scale.

First they need to show that they don't care who dies
Companies prioritize money over the well-being of others.

And they're in cahoots with the devil in a silk tie
Executives often associate with questionable individuals to further their businesses.

Telling them to make control for the people with a gun
Companies use control, often through harmful means, to maintain power and influence.

Make it top priority number one
Gaining control over others is the most important goal.

They get everybody to think they're having fun
Companies manipulate people into believing their lives are better by using materials possessions as incentives.

But where will be your destination when your time comes?
What will happen when a person's life comes to an end, and how will they be remembered?

Yeah let the shadow let you run, run, run
Allow fear to control your decisions and future.

Killing the people with no gun, gun, gun
Harm others without reason or cause.

Let me give it to you straight in a second
I will tell you the truth without hesitation.

For their dirty money, yeah, they burn
Those who seek to gain wealth through deceit and manipulation will eventually suffer.

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