Excess
Tricky Lyrics

I believe in
Tricky has faith in something, but it is deliberately left undefined, opening up the interpretation to the listener.

I deceive in
Tricky admits to being deceptive, hinting at a dark side to his personality.

Bottom weaving
Tricky alludes to engaging in shady or underhanded activities, possibly involving drugs.

I can breathe in
Tricky feels comfortable in his surroundings, physically and/or emotionally.

Make a wish in
Tricky longs for something intangible, wishing for the impossible.

Flower fishing
Tricky searches for something beautiful in a world that can be dark and bleak.

Moving vibration
Tricky describes the sensation of being constantly on the move, both physically and mentally.

Mild relation
Tricky acknowledges that his relationships with others are lukewarm, lacking in any real depth or passion.

I'm Jamaican on your radio station
Tricky makes a reference to his cultural heritage and the fact that he is being broadcast to a wider audience.

Got a curse in
Tricky feels as though he is under a spell or a malign influence, which has caused him to suffer bad luck or misfortune.

Could be worse in
Tricky recognizes that his situation is precarious but takes solace in the fact that it could be even worse.

You first
Tricky is urging someone else to take the lead or take responsibility for a situation in which they are both embroiled.

In a hearse in
Tricky reveals his fear of death or dying, perhaps due to his dangerous and precarious lifestyle.

Good as dead in
Tricky feels as though he is living on borrowed time, with death always just around the corner.

Nothing left in
Tricky has lost everything, either literally or figuratively, and has hit rock bottom.

Some be heading
Tricky hints at the possibility of someone being decapitated, suggesting that violence and mayhem are never far away.

I need a head rest in
Tricky seeks respite from the madness and danger of his life, a chance to take a break and regroup.

And a feed from a warm breast
Tricky craves human connection and nurturing, perhaps indicating a lack of motherly love in his life.

And man making hits
Tricky acknowledges his success as a musician and his ability to produce hit records.

From my childbearing hips
Tricky makes a reference to his female side or to women in general, hinting at a deep understanding and appreciation of the feminine mystique.

Underground like
Tricky sees himself as a renegade or outsider, operating outside mainstream society or culture.

Who's it sound like
Tricky wonders if his unique style and voice are being emulated or copied by others.

You all sound the same
Tricky criticizes the sameness or conformity of popular music and culture, in which individuality is lost or suppressed.

But you don't know my name
Tricky feels overlooked or ignored by the wider world, despite his talent and achievements.

Keep living
Tricky encourages the listener to persevere and survive, no matter what obstacles or challenges may arise.