6 Minutes
Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-BIrd) Lyrics

Six Minutes I'm on (repeat)
The artist is ready to perform and take on the spotlight.

It's a long way from Knowle West to Hollywood
The artist acknowledges the distance between where they come from and where they strive to be.

I've never seen a triple beam
The artist is unfamiliar with certain aspects of the drug game.

From LA to NY I eat pork make 'em scream
The artist's lyrics and performances elicit strong reactions from fans across the country.

I'm premenstrual I bleed because I'm not a vegetable
The artist defends their femininity and the right to express natural biological functions.

Lies don't suit me I think it's my duty to say I don't like guns
The artist takes a stance against the glorification of gun violence and feels a responsibility to speak out against it.

And in them comes spoil the rude boys funds
The artist recognizes the negative influence of gun culture on communities and the financial gain for those perpetuating it.

I'm resilian I don't just want to make a million
The artist values resilience and personal growth more than just chasing fame and fortune.

And if the radio shows throw low blows
The artist is ready to face criticism or negative reception of their work from mainstream media.

We do this with or without the air play
The artist is committed to creating music regardless of whether or not it receives commercial success or airtime.

Like a cycle forget about Michael
The artist acknowledges the cyclical nature of the music industry and moves on from past icons to pave their own path.

I'm gonna take this time out for a promotional click
The artist takes advantage of promotional opportunities to further their career.

Durban Poison artist are the smartest
The artist recognizes the intelligence and unique creativity of a particular music scene.

In this industry full of vomit
The artist acknowledges the oversaturation and abundance of mainstream music lacking substance or artistry.

My voodoo make 'em sick
The artist's unique style and artistry may be overwhelming or intimidating to others in the industry.

Now when people got a good thing they want to make it a bigger thing
The artist comments on the tendency to commercialize and exploit anything that becomes popular.

Bullet proof from the truth
Those who gain power and fame in the industry often become insulated from the reality of their actions or surroundings.

Now it's gone to far
The negative aspect of the music industry has grown out of control and the artist feels a need to address it.

And all the tough guys are dropping like flies
The artist observes the instability and fleeting nature of those who gain power in the industry through toxic means.

Like old styles and riches and those industry bitches
The artist comments on the fleeting success of outdated styles or gimmicks and the manipulative tactics of some within the industry.

I hear they're taking over the benches
The artist hears that certain individuals or groups are seizing control over who gets to make it in the industry.

To be high paid wenches
Those who gain power through exploitative means may become wealthy but are ultimately dehumanized in the process.

Forget the champaign at the bar you need A&R
The artist comments on the importance of seeking out knowledgeable and supportive representation in the music industry.

Is this making music or money?
The artist poses the question of what should truly drive the music industry: artistry or profit?

I can't make my mind up
The artist is still grappling with what direction to take in their own career and within the industry as a whole.

You're under contracts that brakes those backs
The artist acknowledges the manipulative nature of record contracts and their potential negative impact on an artist's well-being.

You brag and boast now look-a-here I control my destiny
The artist emphasizes the importance of taking control over one's own career and destiny instead of relying on outside forces.

Now when people got a good thing they want to make it a bigger thing
The artist repeats this line as a refrain to punctuate the central message of the song.