Carriage For Two
Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-BIrd) Lyrics

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Water now I've got me a daughter
Carriage for two
I call my baby Boo
Hey 'T' I've got me a little black girl
And this little black girl's beautiful
I try to do what's dutiful
Teach her to lead
But never must she let go

Your father's rich your father's from the get-go

Overall Meaning

"Carriage For Two" by Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-Bird) discusses the importance of parenthood in the life of Tricky. In the first verse, Tricky talks about how he now has a daughter, who he refers to as 'Boo' and describes how beautiful she is. He also discusses his responsibility as a parent, to teach her to be a leader but never let go of herself. The line "Your father's rich your father's from the get-go" seems to suggest Tricky's awareness of his own privileges and the opportunities he can provide for his child. Throughout the song, Tricky's love for his daughter is evident, as he tries to navigate the challenges of fatherhood.

The song itself has a slow and melancholic tone, which matches the lyrics' emotional depth. The use of a sample from the song "Dindi" by the Brazilian musician Astrud Gilberto adds an even more somber feel to the track, while Martina Topley-Bird's soothing vocals provide a sense of comfort and familiarity. The song's title "Carriage for Two" is also significant, as it can be interpreted in different ways. It could represent the bond between Tricky and his daughter, or the journey of parenthood, which is both beautiful and challenging.

Line by Line Meaning

Water now I've got me a daughter
I just had a baby girl and I feel like my life is rejuvenated.

Carriage for two
I am going to do everything in my power to take care of my daughter and myself.

I call my baby Boo
My daughter is the most important thing in my life and I affectionately call her Boo.

Hey 'T' I've got me a little black girl
I am telling my friend 'T' that I now have a black daughter.

And this little black girl's beautiful
My daughter is beautiful to me, regardless of her skin color.

I try to do what's dutiful
As a responsible parent, I make sure to do everything that needs to be done to raise my daughter right.

Teach her to lead
I want to teach my daughter important life skills, such as leadership abilities.

But never must she let go
At the same time, I want her to understand the importance of loyalty and sticking by her convictions.

Your father's rich your father's from the get-go
I am speaking to my daughter and letting her know that even though her father is wealthy, she must still work hard and value the things she has earned in life.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILLIE HOLIDAY, ARTHUR HERZOG, ADRIAN NICHOLAS MATTHEW THAWS

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