MILK
Tricky Lyrics


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(note: this is a slower version of the garbage track with both parties
Involved singing all the lines, part of a rthyhm track starts then buckles
And diappears.)

I am milk
I am red hot kitchen
And I am cool
Cool as the deep blue ocean
I am lost
So I am cruel
But I'd be love and sweetness
If I had you

I'm waiting (x2)
For you
(x2)


I am weak
But I am strong
And I will use my tears to bring you home

I'm waiting (x2)
For you
(x3)

I am milk

And I am cool
Cool as the deep blue ocean

I'm waiting
For you





(till fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tricky's song Milk are quite enigmatic and metaphorical. The song begins with the lines, "I am milk, I am red hot kitchen, and I am cool, cool as the deep blue ocean." The opening lines contrast the hot and the cool, implying that the persona of the singer is complex and contradictory. The line "I am lost, so I am cruel" suggests that the persona is aware of their imperfections and shortcomings, and this realization makes them harsh and unforgiving. However, the singer acknowledges that they would be "love and sweetness" if they had the person they are waiting for. The song is, therefore, a lament for a lost lover or a yearning for an idealized romantic relationship.


The chorus of the song, "I'm waiting for you," is repeated several times, emphasizing the singer's longing and anticipation. In the second verse, the singer declares that they are both weak and strong and will use their tears to bring the person they are waiting for home. This line can be interpreted in different ways - it could mean that the singer is vulnerable and emotional, but they want to use their tears as a means of persuasion to bring their lover back. Alternatively, it could imply that the singer is strong enough to face their emotional pain and use it constructively to heal and recover.


Overall, the song Milk is a poignant expression of love and longing, with its insightful lyrics conveying complex emotions and experiences. The metaphorical language and the contrast between the hot and the cool, the strong and the weak, make the song intriguing and open to multiple interpretations. The chorus of the song's repetitive line "I'm waiting for you" is simple yet effective in conveying the singer's sense of hope and anticipation.


Line by Line Meaning

I am milk
I am something simple, pure, and nourishing


I am red hot kitchen
I am passionate, intense, and exciting


And I am cool
Yet, I can also be calm, collected, and in control


Cool as the deep blue ocean
As cool as the vast, mysterious, and tranquil sea


I am lost
I am wandering aimlessly and without direction


So I am cruel
Due to my own confusion and turmoil, I may hurt others


But I'd be love and sweetness
However, if I had you in my life, I would be loving and gentle


If I had you
If only I had your love and companionship


I'm waiting (x2)
I am eagerly anticipating your arrival or response


For you
For the one I desire and long for


I am weak
I may feel powerless, vulnerable, or exposed


But I am strong
Yet, I also possess strength, resilience, and fortitude


And I will use my tears to bring you home
Even if I am sad and emotional, I will do everything in my power to be with you


I am milk
Once again, I am something simple, pure, and nourishing


And I am cool
Yet, I can also be calm, collected, and in control


Cool as the deep blue ocean
As cool as the vast, mysterious, and tranquil sea


I'm waiting
I am still eagerly anticipating your arrival or response


For you
For the one I desire and long for




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Comments from YouTube:

leejt101

The best version! 2021 still Awesome and Shirley's vocals towards the end.. absolute damage!

Marcie

This was by far the best mix of the song. Thanks for uploading.

Be Bois

Don’t know why this always reminds me of Christmas back in the day! Love this mix…

Dial 3ctric

I remember getting their debut album on cd just 13 years old and being disappointed the mix was different. Thankfully the rest of the album didn't live up to its title!

Rachel Leah

I was exactly the same lol the album version is boring

colincd

Un poema de canción. Nostalgia ven a mi.

Vito Corleone

I am glad someone finally posted the "real" tricky wicked mix. I have had the audio track and intended to dub it onto a HD version of the video, but I haven't gotten around to it. Thanks from one Garbage fan to another.

Atmosphere Of Sound

This was the version that MTV & VH1 played on regular rotation back in the day.

Ryder Houston

Drum loop is called "DEM BONES" from the Spectrasonic Distorted Reality 1 CD.

Andi Lambe

this version forever

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