Kamanda's Response
Trentemøller Lyrics


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You may be on top of the world
You're also standing on my roof
You say I'm on rockets to stars
Your shadows waking me at night
You may be on top of the world
My ceiling shakes
And that's the truth
You say I'm on rockets to stars
You're only taking up my light

Four steppers
Is two too many
Your storm too strong
Three voices
Unnecessary
Your call too long
Two questions
Means I am ready
Beware my pain
One warning
Then kiss you deadly
No love refrain

So what you can walk on the clouds
Pressure only makes it rain
So hot to the fingers that touch
Glowing embers hit the ground
So what you can walk on the clouds
Footsteps driving me insane




So hot to the fingers that touch
Burning bodies never found

Overall Meaning

The song "Kamanda's Response" by Trentemøller presents deep insights regarding the power dynamic between two individuals. The lyrics suggest that one person may feel like they are "on top of the world" and capable of achieving their dreams, whereas, the other feels repressed and obstructed by the former's success. The first line of the song, "You may be on top of the world, You're also standing on my roof" demonstrates the dominating nature of one person's success over another. The individual on top of the world feels untouchable, but their success is causing harm to the other person, who is trying to thrive in the same space, but is limited by the obstacles imposed upon by the dominant figure. The lyric "You're only taking up my light" further portrays the sense of suppression felt by the other person.


The song then goes on to describe a power struggle between two individuals where the singer is ready to take action against the offending individual. The lyrics suggest that the singer is prepared to stand up for themselves and take revenge, "Four steppers, Is two too many, Your storm too strong, Three voices, Unnecessary, Your call too long, Two questions, Means I am ready, Beware my pain, One warning, Then kiss you deadly, No love refrain." These lyrics also allude to the idea that the singer is not afraid of the consequences of their actions, even if it means inflicting harm on the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

You may be on top of the world
You might be successful and happy with your life.


You're also standing on my roof
But your happiness is causing me distress and discomfort.


You say I'm on rockets to stars
You believe I'm destined for greatness and success.


Your shadows waking me at night
However, your presence and influence is causing me anxiety and disrupting my sleep.


My ceiling shakes
Your success and power is literally affecting my physical environment.


And that's the truth
This is not an exaggeration or a metaphor, it's a factual statement.


You're only taking up my light
Your success is overshadowing and diminishing my own achievements and potential.


Four steppers
There are too many elements or factors involved in this situation.


Is two too many
There are two parties or individuals involved and that's already becoming challenging.


Your storm too strong
Your actions or words are causing disruption, damage and discomfort.


Three voices
There are too many opinions or perspectives involved in this situation.


Unnecessary
Some of these opinions are not helpful or productive.


Your call too long
Your message or request is becoming tiresome or annoying to listen to.


Two questions
There are only two things I need from you or want to know.


Means I am ready
I am prepared and focused to handle these situations and make decisions.


Beware my pain
If you continue to ignore or disregard my needs or opinions, there will be consequences.


One warning
This is my final notice or piece of advice before I act or make a change.


Then kiss you deadly
If you continue to cause me distress or harm, I will retaliate in a powerful and dangerous way.


No love refrain
This is not a romantic or affectionate message, but a serious warning and threat.


So what you can walk on the clouds
Your confidence and accomplishments are impressive, but not necessarily superior or relevant.


Pressure only makes it rain
Your success and achievements are not immune to failure or hardship, and can actually be overwhelming and damaging.


So hot to the fingers that touch
Your influence and impact can be dangerous and harmful, even to those who try to approach or imitate you.


Glowing embers hit the ground
Your actions or words can spark conflict or disaster, even if they seem harmless at first.


Footsteps driving me insane
Your progress and accomplishments are causing me jealousy and self-doubt.


Burning bodies never found
Your actions or words can leave a permanent and harmful mark, even if they seem trivial or insignificant.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KEITH N TENNISWOOD, ANDREW WEATHERALL

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Comments from YouTube:

darkdubh

Great album,this is the standout track from it.

HEADLESS_0NE

Love this song.

robsteries

whoohoo, been loving them for many years now.

Liza P Nelli

this album was a surprise, but a good one. they remind me alot of tones on tail/love + rockets...with a hint of shreikback too.

rudeboyjohn

Awesome!

thefuzzgroove

titre maléfique et gluant , comme j'aime !

Ross Rohan

Mighty mighty sound on this.

Candide L

Anyone knows where I could've heard this? Probably a movie.. I guess? I know it's from somewhere

Falador

Thanks :)