Hell Is Round the Corner
Tricky Lyrics

I stand firm for our soil
I support and defend my homeland.

Lick a rock on foil
I'm unafraid of doing dangerous things for pleasure or excitement.

Say reduce me, seduce me
People manipulate and control me by using drugs or sex to seduce me.

Dress me up in Stussy
I wear this brand to show my lifestyle and status.

Hell is round the corner where I shelter
The harsh reality and difficulties of life is my refuge.

Ism's and schisms we're living helter skelter
Society is divided and chaotic, and we're barely surviving.

If you believe and (or) deceive common sense says shouldn't receive
Logic dictates that one should not be rewarded for believing in lies or deceiving others.

Let me take you down the corridors of my life
I'll show you my history and all the things I've been through.

And when you walk, do you walk to your preference?
Do you make choices according to your own desires or based on others' expectations?

No need to answer till I take further evidence
I'll observe your actions to understand your character better.

I seem to need a reference to get residence
I may require some proof or validation to feel comfortable in my environment.

A reference to your preference to say
I want to know your preferences so I can better accommodate them.

I'm a good neighbor, I trudge (shrug)
I try my best to be a helpful member of my community, but sometimes it's tough.

So judge me for labor
Evaluate me based on the work I've done, not just my claims.

The bond on me ensures (lobotomy) my good behavior
I feel trapped and controlled by societal norms and expectations, which restrict my freedom of thought and expression.

The constant struggle (strum) ensures my insanity
My persistent challenges and conflicts are driving me crazy.

Passing the ignorance ensures the struggle for my family
The legacy of ignorance and poverty will continue for my future generations.

We're hungry beware of our appetite
We're ambitious and passionate, but that might lead us to be selfish or ruthless.

Distant drums bring the news of a kill tonight
Hearing some noise in the distance signifies an upcoming act of aggression or violence.

The kill which I share with my passengers
I'm taking my friends along with me to witness or participate in the violent act.

We take our fill, take our fill, take our fill
We consume and enjoy the spoils of our violent act to the fullest extent.

Confused by different memories
My mind is troubled by various past experiences and traumas.

Details of Asian remedies
I'm considering Eastern medicine or philosophies as a way to heal or cope.

Conversations, of what's become of enemies
I'm preoccupied with discussions about the downfall or fate of my rivals.

My brain thinks bomb-like
I have an explosive or destructive mindset.

So I listen he's a calm type
I'm drawn to people who are peaceful and composed, as a contrast to my own chaotic thoughts.

And as I grow, I grow collective
As I mature, I start to appreciate the importance of community and collaboration.

Before the move sit on the perspective
Consider different viewpoints and possibilities before making a decision or taking action.

Mr. Quaye (Mr. Kray) lay in the crevice
Reference to a famous British gangster who died in prison (or his brother who was also a notorious criminal).

And watches from the precipice
He's observing from a dangerous or elevated position, waiting to see the outcome of the situation.

Imperial passage
A grand or impressive entrance, symbolic of power or authority.

Heat from the sun some days slowly passes
Sometimes the pain or discomfort we feel can gradually fade away over time.

Until then, you have to live with yourself
You have to accept and deal with your inner demons until you can overcome them.