Bombing Bastards
Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-BIrd) Lyrics
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Forever after us
Carrying an equation
It's like I'm Asian
You heard fantastic
We cross the Atlantic
They say I'm not normal
I'm the kid with the formula
I'll make your back break
And your knees bend
Your sucking me friend
What do we do?
We do the voodoo
I send the energy
To a enemy
And fucking Ronald Reagan
It's 'cause I'm pagan
Is that you, boy?
I see your decoy
Enter the arena
I'm full of schizophrenia
I lop 'em in a minute
And do the schizofrantic
Stop them poses
'Cause this is what a flow is
Stop them poses
'Cause this is what a flow is
I'm bombing bastards
Forever after us
Carrying an equation
It's like I'm Asian
You heard fantastic
We cross the Atlantic
They say I'm not normal
I'm the kid with the formula
It must be my mind reign
I'll make your back break
And your knees bend
Your sucking me friend
What do we do?
We do the voodoo
I send the energy
To a enemy
I'm bombing bastards
Forever after us
I'm bombing bastards
Forever after us
Here come the aliens
We're the aliens
We're the failing ones (Repeat 4X)
The lyrics to Tricky’s “Bombing Bastards” describe an intense and frenzied state of mind. The opening lines, “I’m bombing bastards / Forever after us,” suggest a personal vendetta or an ongoing battle. The following lines, “Carrying an equation / It’s like I’m Asian,” are a reference to the stereotype of Asians being good at math. Tricky seems to be implying that he possesses some kind of intellectual superiority or advanced knowledge that he is using to his advantage in this conflict.
The next few lines, “You heard fantastic / We cross the Atlantic / They say I’m not normal / I’m the kid with the formula,” could be interpreted in a number of ways. It’s possible that Tricky is boasting about his musical ability or reputation as an artist. Alternatively, he may be referring to his mental state and the fact that he’s seen as “crazy” or outsider because of it. The chorus, “It must be my mind reign / I’ll make your back break / And your knees bend / You’re sucking me friend / What do we do? / We do the voodoo,” reinforces the idea that Tricky is in a state of heightened mental and emotional intensity. He seems to be experiencing a kind of delirium that alters his perception of reality and gives him an edge in whatever conflict he’s engaged in.
The lines “I send the energy / To a enemy / And fucking Ronald Reagan / It’s ‘cause I’m pagan / Is that you, boy? / I see your decoy,” are particularly interesting. They suggest that Tricky is fighting against a larger, more powerful enemy - one that could be represented by former US president Ronald Reagan. Tricky’s use of the term “pagan” here can be interpreted in a number of ways. It may refer to Tricky’s rejection of Christianity or establishment values, or it could be a way of describing the enemy as “barbarian” or “unenlightened”. The use of the term “decoy” also implies that Tricky sees through attempts at deception or misdirection.
Overall, “Bombing Bastards” is a dense and cryptic song that speaks to Tricky’s unique perspective on the world. It’s a song that revels in its own mystery and refuses to be easily explained.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bombing bastards
I am attacking and destroying my enemies
Forever after us
We are always being pursued or threatened by our enemies
Carrying an equation
I have a solution or plan that I am carrying with me
It's like I'm Asian
I am intelligent and capable, like the stereotype of Asian people
You heard fantastic
You have heard great rumors or stories about me
We cross the Atlantic
We travel from one place to another, possibly for strategic reasons
They say I'm not normal
There are rumors or accusations that I am abnormal or strange
I'm the kid with the formula
I am the person with the plan or solution that will lead to success
It must be my mind reign
My mental strength and power is what makes me successful
I'll make your back break
I will defeat you to the point where you are physically or mentally broken
And your knees bend
You will submit or surrender to me
Your sucking me friend
You are dependent on me or seeking my approval
What do we do?
What is our next move or plan?
We do the voodoo
We use a form of magic or power to achieve our goals
I send the energy
I direct my power or strength towards my enemy
To a enemy
Towards my opponent or adversary
And fucking Ronald Reagan
I am disrespecting or challenging authority, represented by Ronald Reagan
It's 'cause I'm pagan
Because I am not part of the mainstream religion or belief system
Is that you, boy?
Are you the one trying to trick or deceive me?
I see your decoy
I am aware of your strategy to mislead or distract me
Enter the arena
Prepare for a competition or battle
I'm full of schizophrenia
I am unstable, with different sides or personalities
I lop 'em in a minute
I defeat or kill my enemies quickly and easily
And do the schizofrantic
I act erratically or crazy as part of my strategy
Stop them poses
Stop pretending or posturing
'Cause this is what a flow is
This is what real success or strategy looks like
I'm bombing bastards
I am attacking and destroying my enemies
Forever after us
We are always being pursued or threatened by our enemies
I'm bombing bastards
I am attacking and destroying my enemies
Forever after us
We are always being pursued or threatened by our enemies
Here come the aliens
A new, unknown force or enemy is approaching
We're the aliens
We are the unknown or foreign force
We're the failing ones (Repeat 4X)
We are not succeeding, despite our efforts and power
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS KAUN, DIETRICH BERGMANN, MARCO MEISTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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