Over Me
Tricky Lyrics


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Boy take man F clune 
Ya fool boy think say more 
A comearound yo! 
Let's take the downtown 
Me have me gone in a me yard 
A me guard so if a boy want 
Me seen of a the scene 
And come back without a clue 
Take me feel afraid 
Me pop off and ease off 
To me want the marathon crew 

When love is lost 
All I hear are gunshots over me 
When love is drawn 
It soaks and floats all over me 
All over me 
Over me 
Over me 

When you think a one or two 
Do and ya 
They ready to kill them couldn't cross the border 
Shot a lick them right middle left to center 
Like sunshine they shot them over and over 
The make sure them dead their body in a corner 
Blood run down like some stagnant water 

When lonely 
It gives and gives all over me 
When love is strong 
It goes on and on 
All over me 
Over me 
Over me 

Will ever since then they get me blood warm 
I never come so I'd wish I wasn't born 
Another punk guys ring the alarm 
Now what's left is C-P-R but he already gone 

When love is lost 
All I hear are gunshots over me 
When love is drawn 
It soaks and floats all over me 
Over me 
Over me 

When lonely 
It gives and gives all over me 
When love's strong 
It goes on and on 
All over me 




Over me 
Over me 

Overall Meaning

The song "Over Me" by Tricky features raw and emotional lyrics that seem to talk about the pain of lost love and the violence associated with it. In the first verse, the singer seems to be warning someone, possibly a younger man or a subordinate, to be careful not to underestimate him. He indicates that he is ready to defend himself against anyone who might come around his property. He even suggests that he could harm someone who tries to intimidate him. The tone of the verse is defensive and perhaps a bit aggressive, which could be reflective of the heightened emotions that come with traumatic events like lost love.


The chorus, "When love is lost, all I hear are gunshots over me. When love is drawn, it soaks and floats all over me," seems to suggest a direct link between the pain of lost love and the violence that often follows. The metaphor of gunshots alludes to the emotional trauma that losing love can bring, while the line "it soaks and floats all over me" adds a visceral quality to the feelings associated with heartbreak. The repetition of the line "over me" at the end of each chorus serves to emphasize the all-consuming nature of these emotions.


The second verse follows a similar theme of violence and loss. The singer talks about the brutality of those who seek revenge on those they feel have wronged them. The lines "Shot a lick them right middle left to center, like sunshine they shot them over and over" conjure up images of violent acts repeated relentlessly. The line "blood runs down like some stagnant water" adds a sickening element to the already graphic and disturbing scenarios that Tricky paints.


Overall, "Over Me" seems to be a reflection on the intense emotional pain that comes with lost love and the violent impulses that can follow in its wake. The imagery evoked by the lyrics is graphic and hard-hitting, leaving a long-lasting impression on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy take man F clune
A young and foolish boy thinks he's tough and can handle himself, but he's really no match for a real man.


Ya fool boy think say more
The foolish boy is overconfident and talks a big game, but he has no idea what he's getting into.


A comearound yo!
Someone is coming around, and trouble is brewing.


Let's take the downtown
We need to go to the city center and handle some business.


Me have me gone in a me yard
I've gone back home to my house or neighborhood.


A me guard so if a boy want
I have protection and won't hesitate to use it if someone tries to mess with me.


Me seen of a the scene
I've witnessed what's happened and know what's going on.


And come back without a clue
Anyone who tries to cross me won't have any idea what hit them.


Take me feel afraid
I won't be scared of anyone or anything.


Me pop off and ease off
I'm ready and willing to use violence to defend myself if necessary, but I'm not looking for trouble.


To me want the marathon crew
I want my crew of tough and loyal friends on my side.


When love is lost
When a relationship ends and love fades away,


All I hear are gunshots over me
I feel like everything around me is falling apart, and all I can hear are the sounds of violence and destruction.


When love is drawn
When love is intense and passionate,


It soaks and floats all over me
I feel overwhelmed and consumed by the intense feelings of love.


When you think a one or two
If you think you can handle a few people,


Do and ya
Think again, because you're probably in over your head.


They ready to kill them couldn't cross the border
Those people you underestimated are ruthless and won't hesitate to use violence.


Shot a lick them right middle left to center
They'll attack from all sides and leave no stone unturned.


Like sunshine they shot them over and over
They'll keep attacking relentlessly until they've achieved their goal.


The make sure them dead their body in a corner
They won't leave any loose ends and will dispose of the bodies to ensure that no evidence remains.


Blood run down like some stagnant water
The violence is so intense that it looks like a river of blood is flowing.


When lonely
When I'm alone and feeling isolated,


It gives and gives all over me
I feel like the loneliness is suffocating me, and there's no escape from it.


When love is strong
When I feel deeply in love with someone,


It goes on and on
The love seems endless, and I can't imagine ever feeling differently.


Will ever since then they get me blood warm
Ever since that intense experience, I've been on edge and ready for anything.


I never come so I'd wish I wasn't born
I feel like I'm facing a situation that's so intense and dangerous that I wish I'd never been born in the first place.


Another punk guys ring the alarm
Someone else is trying to warn me about the danger ahead.


Now what's left is C-P-R but he already gone
The situation is so dire that even life-saving measures like CPR won't be enough to save someone's life; they're already dead.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Adrian Thaws, Amber Smith, Ian Bromfield

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