Holy
The Baby Namboos Lyrics
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It isn't nice I chose this life
They're all suckers
I live the life I pay the price
I live the life I pay the price
Ask my mother
But there you stand morally unscathed
I'm the sinner
I'm not the girl I used to be
I'm not the girl I used to be
But I am holy
I don't need to go to church
'cause I am holy
I don't need to preach your dirt
'cause I am holy
I don't need to go to school
'cause I am holy
I don't need to read your rules
'cause I am holy
'cause I am holy
Call me sinner I don't care
'cause I am holy
I won't let you take me there
'cause I am holy
I'm not the girl I used to be
I'm not the gilr I used to be
I am holy
I am a whore so I sleep with boys
It isn't nice I pay the price
But there you stand morally unscathed
Telling me how to behave
I am holy
Life's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
What the hell do you take me for
God's out still throwing stones
All your man-made gods and your guilded thrones
I am holy
'cause I am holy
Under no illusion
I reserve the right to be incorrect sometimes
Under no illusion
I reserve the right to be incorrect sometimes
(taking part)
Teach my future what you want
(ah, can't slow me down)
Money would cease when I was sleepin' in the early morn
When they were plannin' out my destiny
(ah, can't bring me down)
Money was saved to see what they'd invest in me
Next step is all beginning
Save us from our sins
(here I am)
As I'm lookin' toward the prison yard
Old school, bell's hell
This reminds me of the smell
(I am holy)
I'm the guarantee of the whole think-up
Takin' newer heights
New heights lose attention
(yes I am)
You're thinkin' you need another dimension
I'm just here to let you know
How to plant your seeds
And watch them die, then grow
Starts off a brash talk inside
(and there you stand morrally unscathed)
As they put the razzes on the tunnels around
(telling me how to behave)
I was lookin' for a little hope
When he was livin' a dream
And the others smote
So don't point your fingers at me
(I am holy)
Take a look at yourself
When you was sinnin' I was climbing trees
Yes we are holy
Sinners you don't know me
So don't tell me I'm not holy
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
Life's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
It's a see-saw, see-saw
What the hell do you take me for
The lyrics of "Holy" by The Baby Namboos explore the idea of societal expectations and the pressure to conform to a certain moral code. The singer acknowledges her promiscuous behavior and the negative consequences it may bring, but she refuses to be judged by others who claim to have the moral high ground. She recognizes her own worth and declares herself as "holy," stating that she doesn't need religious institutions or rules to dictate her worth. The chorus repeats this declaration, emphasizing the singer's confidence in her morality.
The second half of the song switches to a more abstract perspective with lines like "God's out still throwing stones" and "Money was saved to see what they'd invest in me." These lines suggest a commentary on society's obsession with power and control, as well as the idea that even divine entities can be flawed and judgmental. The chorus repeats once more, with the addition of the line "Sinners you don't know me," a strong statement of individuality and self-acceptance.
Overall, "Holy" can be seen as a message of empowerment and resistance against societal norms and expectations. It encourages listeners to embrace their own moral values and reject judgments imposed by others.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a whore so I sleep with boys
I engage in sexual activity with men for money or other benefits
It isn't nice I chose this life
I acknowledge that my choices and actions are not morally admirable
They're all suckers
The men I sleep with are foolish for paying for sex
I live the life I pay the price
I accept the consequences of my lifestyle and actions
Ask my mother
My family and upbringing may have shaped my decisions and values
But there you stand morally unscathed
You criticize my actions from a hypocritical and morally superior position
Telling me how to behave
You pass judgment and impose your moral standards on me
I'm the sinner
I recognize that I have acted against traditional moral codes
I'm not the girl I used to be
I have changed and evolved, but I still acknowledge my past actions
But I am holy
Despite my actions and mistakes, I still hold value and worth
I don't need to go to church
My sense of personal value and worth does not come from religion or traditional morality
'cause I am holy
I am enough and valuable on my own, without external validation
I don't need to preach your dirt
I don't need to impose your potentially corrupt or misguided values on others
I don't need to go to school
I don't need formal education or traditional standards to validate my worth
I don't need to read your rules
I don't need to follow traditional moral codes or societal norms to be a valuable person
Call me sinner I don't care
I am not defined by others' judgments or labels
I won't let you take me there
I won't succumb to societal pressures or expectations to change myself
Life's a see-saw, see-saw
Life is full of ups and downs, constantly shifting and changing
What the hell do you take me for
I won't be reduced to your narrow perceptions or assumptions about me
God's out still throwing stones
Even religious or socially accepted moral codes are flawed and hypocritical
All your man-made gods and your guilded thrones
Traditional structures of authority or belief are flawed and obscured by wealth and power
Under no illusion
I am realistic and honest about myself and my limitations
I reserve the right to be incorrect sometimes
I am not perfect and can make mistakes or misjudgements
Teach my future what you want
I don't let societal expectations dictate how I live my life
Money would cease when I was sleepin' in the early morn
My value and worth cannot be reduced to material possessions or societal standards
When they were plannin' out my destiny
Even the plans or expectations others have for me do not define my worth or future
Money was saved to see what they'd invest in me
Even monetary investments do not define my true value or potential
Save us from our sins
Religious or societal expectations of redemption are flawed and misguided
Old school, bell's hell
Traditional education or societal expectations can be oppressive and harmful
This reminds me of the smell
These experiences evoke negative or unpleasant memories
I'm the guarantee of the whole think-up
I am a valuable and integral part of the world and society
Takin' newer heights
I am constantly evolving and growing
New heights lose attention
Even growth and progress can have downsides and drawbacks
You're thinkin' you need another dimension
Society and individuals are constantly searching for new ways to validate themselves and their worth
How to plant your seeds
I have learned important lessons about personal growth and self-improvement
And watch them die, then grow
Learning and growth involves trial and error, and some failure and setbacks are inevitable
As I'm lookin' toward the prison yard
I am aware of societal expectations and judgement, and the potential consequences of nonconformity
I was lookin' for a little hope
I have faced struggles and adversity, and have sought hope and positivity despite it
When he was livin' a dream
Others may have had more privileged or fortunate lives than me
And the others smote
Others may have tried to bring me down or judge me for my choices
Take a look at yourself
Instead of judging or imposing standards on others, focus on your own flaws and growth
When you was sinnin' I was climbing trees
I have been working on my own growth and development, while you may have been engaging in harmful or negative behavior
Yes we are holy
We all hold inherent value and worth as human beings
Sinners you don't know me
Labels and assumptions about others are flawed and incomplete
So don't tell me I'm not holy
Others cannot define or diminish my worth or value
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AURORA BOREALIS, LEO COLEING, MARK PORTER, TONY QUIGLEY, Z. BEDEAUX
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Jamie Francis
This tune still kills it...my out of 5 desert island albums...
deskryptic
Tricky's best album. Hands down.
David Franklin
anyone know any other music like this
duffy2604
yeah, lots...
leo coleing
how you doing " Tricking " ?? ;)
Todd Noble
Here today.