Dylan, fresh from N.Z. and not yet 18, was on the streets with his guitar and crack pipe busking for coin outside the pub. “We met him,” Paddy says, “when the Coopers Arms bouncer started hassling us to give the dude money".
Since then the band have spent their time re-fining and re-defining their sound, a mega-hectic, psychedelic, reggae that’ll have you trading your flat screen for a ticket to ride, surrendering your dignity to your urges, throwing shapes around rooms with people you’ve never met.
The Sticky sound is doused in textural, psyche-y and atmospheric melodies that push out the S.F. rhythm section’s blunt soundscapes.
Clouds & Cream
Sticky Fingers Lyrics
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You, you never saw or cared when I was scared but now I shine
How she's disguising and despising under my pressure
Hurts, however, I think you'll be okay
Me, I live a sorted dream of clouds and cream and hey, baby, love my way
You, you sit and stare into the air and watch me fly
Fill up a bottle to the brim and let me swim in its anger
'Cause I don't want the bother, I only want my mumma
And I will kill you lover, yeah, we was meant together
Until I get another, I'll always ask you woman
Why, why, why just won't you die?
You call my feelings broken, I'll smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within and feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend, I'll make your misery end
Hi, hi, hi, now we're fine
It's cold and silent, no one's crying, it was all show, we know
I am a magician, apparition, and an in between
And if you don't want to believe in anything, okay, hey, baby
I think we're in a dream, I think you're being mean
'Cause I don't want the bother, I only want my mumma
And I will kill you lover, yeah we was meant together
Until I get another, I'll always ask you woman
Why, why, why just won't you die?
You call my feelings broken, I'll smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within and feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend, I'll make your misery end
Hi, hi, hi, now we're fine
Hi, hi, hi, now we're fine
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
In "Clouds + Cream," Sticky Fingers explore the complexities of relationships and the struggles of maintaining one's identity within them. The opening line evokes a sense of admiration and trust towards the person being addressed. The singer is willing to hang onto every word they say and implores them to share their knowledge with him. The next few lines seem to address a past relationship where the singer was scared and feeling inadequate. However, he has moved on from that and now feels confident in himself, shining in his own way. The next stanza talks about the struggles of a relationship and how the singer feels like he is drowning in his partner's anger, but he thinks he'll be okay.
The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, with its dark and sinister undertones. The singer expresses his desire to eliminate any potential threats to his happiness, even if it means killing his partner. He also acknowledges how attached he is to his mother and how he doesn't want to bother with anyone else. The next two lines are particularly brutal, talking about his willingness to hurt anyone who comes in the way of his relationship (even if it's just for the interim period). The singer then talks about how he wants his partner to die as he feels like she is responsible for his broken feelings. He romanticizes his misery and expresses his willingness to harm himself to make his partner understand what he's going through.
In the bridge of the song, the singer talks about his belief in magic and apparitions, and how he feels like he is in between these two worlds. It's his way of acknowledging that he exists in a state of limbo-where he is never truly happy nor sad. He feels like his partner is mean and doesn't understand him, while he only wants his mother. He finishes off the song with the refrain 'now I've got a gun, and I'm not scared.' This closing line creates an unsettling feeling and leaves the listener wondering what the singer might do with the gun.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, throw down your knowledge in a noose and I will hang off every word you say
I'm eager to hear what you have to say, and I'll listen very closely.
You, you never saw or cared when I was scared but now I shine
You were never there for me when I needed you, but now that I'm successful you want to be around me.
How she's disguising and despising under my pressure
She's trying to hide her dislike for me, but I can tell she's not happy.
Hurts, however, I think you'll be okay
I know you're hurting right now, but I believe you'll be able to recover.
Me, I live a sorted dream of clouds and cream and hey, baby, love my way
My life is like a dream filled with happiness and sweetness, and I want you to love me the way I am.
You, you sit and stare into the air and watch me fly
You're envious of my success, but you're not willing to take action to achieve it.
Fill up a bottle to the brim and let me swim in its anger
Let me take on the burden of your anger and negative emotions.
Hey, stranger, I think I'll be okay
Even though things seem uncertain, I'm confident that I'll be alright.
'Cause I don't want the bother, I only want my mumma
I don't want to deal with the hassle of anyone else, I just want my mom.
And I will kill you lover, yeah, we was meant together
I'll do whatever it takes to be with my lover, because I believe we're meant to be together.
Until I get another, I'll always ask you woman
If I'm single, I'll always come back to you and ask for your attention.
Why, why, why just won't you die?
Why can't you just disappear from my life and leave me alone?
You call my feelings broken, I'll smash my head right open
If you tell me my emotions are wrong, it will make me so upset that I'll hurt myself.
Place your hands deeply within and feel my everything
Touch me deeply and understand everything that I am.
So come and jump on my friend, I'll make your misery end
Trust me and follow me, because I can make your sadness go away.
Hi, hi, hi, now we're fine
Now we're happy and things are good between us.
It's cold and silent, no one's crying, it was all show, we know
Everything seemed tense and dramatic, but it wasn't real and we both know that.
I am a magician, apparition, and an in between
I have the power to create illusions and make things appear out of thin air.
And if you don't want to believe in anything, okay, hey, baby
If you're skeptical or don't have faith in anything, that's alright with me.
I think we're in a dream, I think you're being mean
I feel like this situation is too surreal and you're being cold and distant towards me.
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
I have a weapon and I'm not afraid to use it if I have to.
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
I'm reiterating that I'm armed and not afraid.
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
I'm emphasizing the fact that I'm prepared to defend myself at all times.
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
I'm ending the song with a statement of strength and fearlessness.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dylan Frost, Patrick Cornwall, Daniel Neurath, Eric Da Silva, Seamus Coyle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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📍Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Hey, throw down your knowledge in a noose
And I will hang off every word you say
You, you never saw or cared when I was scared but now I shine
How she's disguising and despising under my pressure
Hurts, however, I think you'll be okay
[Verse 2]
Me, I live a sordid dream of clouds and cream
And hey, baby, love my way
You, you sit and stare into the air and watch me fly
Fill up a bottle to the brim and let me swim in its anger
Hey, stranger, I think I'll be okay
[Chorus]
'Cause I don't want the bother
I only want my mumma
And I will kill you, lover
Yeah, we was meant together
Until I get another
I'll always ask you, woman
Why, why, why just won't you die?
You call my feelings broken
I'll smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within
And feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend
That'll make your misery end
Hi, hi, hi, and now we're fine
[Verse 3]
It's cold and silent, no one's crying
It was all show, we know
I am a magician, apparition, and an in-between
And if you don't want to believe in anything, okay
Hey, baby, I think we're in a dream
I think you're being mean
[Chorus]
'Cause I don't want the bother
I only want my mumma
And I will kill you, lover
Yeah, we was meant together
Until I get another
I'll always ask you, woman
Why, why, why just won't you die?
You call my feelings broken
I'll smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within
And feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend
That'll make your misery end
Hi, hi, hi, and now we're fine
Hi, hi, hi, and now we're fine
Hi, hi, hi, and now we're fine
[Outro]
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
@Georgemouraosilva
Hey, throw down your knowledge in a noose
And I will hang of every word you say
You, you never saw or cared when I was scared but now I shine
How she is disguising and despising under my pressure
Hurts however
I think you'll be okay
Me, I live a sorted dream of clouds and cream and
Hey baby, love my way
You, you sit and stare into the air and watch me fly
Fill up a bottle to the brim and let me swim in its anger
Hey stranger, I think I'll be okay
[Chorus:]
Cause I don't want the bother, I only want my mumma
And I will kill you lover, yeah we was meant together
Until I get another, I'll always ask you woman
Why, why, why just won't you die
You call my feelings broken, I'll smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within, and feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend, I'll make your misery end
Hi, hi, hi, now we're fine
It's cold and silent no one's crying, it was all show
We know I, am a magician, apparition, and an in between
And if you don't want to believe in anything okay, hey baby
I think we're in a dream
I think your being mean
[Chorus]
[Outro x4:]
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
@axgnlz584
Lurics:
Clouds & Cream
Hey, throw down your knowledge in a noose
and I will haaang off-every wooord you-say
You, you never saw or cared when I was scared but now I shine
How she is disguising and despising under my pressure hurts however
I think youll be ok
Me, I live a sorted dream in clouds & cream and Heeey baby, love my way
You, you sit and stare into the air and watch me fly
Fill up a bottle to the brim and let me swim in its anger hey stranger
I think Ill be ok
Cuz I dont want the bother, I only want my mumma and I will kill you lover, Yeah we was meant together
Until I get another, Ill always ask you woman Why why why just dont you die?
You call my feelings broken, Ill smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within, And feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend, Ill make your misery end
Hi hi hi now were fine
Its cold and silent no ones crying, it was aaaall show, weee knoow
I am a magician, apparition, and an in between
and if you dont want to believe in anything ok, Hey baby
I think were in a dream
I think your being mean
Cuz I dont want the bother, I only want my mumma and I will kill you lover, Yeah we was meant together
Until I get another, Ill always ask you woman Why why why just dont you die?
You call my feelings broken, Ill smash my head right open
Place your hands deeply within, And feel my everything
So come and jump on my friend, Ill make your misery end
Hi hi hi now were fine
Now I've got a gun and I'm not scared
@cato2458
Been grooving to this for 8 years now? Wow, time flies man - mind blown
@vibinAtCafe
yup
@duty6011
So jealous I just discovered them
@Midnight_4230
9
@sebastianlagos8292
8 years ctm la mea volaita jajjajja xd
@astraitbiscuit2531
This is true
@jasonindi6967
it's that type of band that no matter how many times i play their songs i just can't get bored of it.
It's two different vibes when i listen to their music stoned and sober.
One of my favorite bands.
@al3x26
im using all my internet bandwidth playing all their music over and over again, cant get enough of them.
@a-l9158
agreed
@1chikismamas
Jason Indi i just started listening to them.
So it's a surprise every single song.