Hell Is Around the Corner
Tricky (feat. Martina Topley-BIrd) Lyrics

I stand firm for our soil
I am dedicated to protecting our land and environment.

Lick a rock on foil
I use drugs to escape reality.

Say reduce me, seduce me
People try to manipulate and use me for their own benefit.

Dress me up in Stussy.
I am influenced by material possessions and fashion trends.

Hell is round the corner where I shelter.
My troubles and pain are always present and I cannot escape them.

Ism's and schisms, we're living helter skelter
Society is divided, chaotic and confusing.

If you believe and (or) deceive common sense says shouldn't receive
It is illogical to accept what you are told without question or evidence.

Let me take you down the corridors of my life.
I want to share my personal experiences with you.

And when you walk, do you walk to your preference?
Do you make your own choices and follow your own path?

No need to answer till I take further evidence.
I will wait and observe your actions to understand your true intentions.

I seem to need a reference to get residence.
I require validation from others to feel accepted and worthy of my place in society.

A reference to your preference to say,
I need to know your opinions and interests to understand you better.

I'm a good neighbor, I trudge,
I try to be a kind and helpful member of my community, even when it is difficult.

So judge me for labor,
I accept that others may judge me based on my work and actions.

Live version of the song. The bond on me ensures (lobotomy) my good behavior
I feel trapped and controlled by my certain situations and other people's expectations.

The constant struggle (strum) ensures my insanity.
I feel like I am always fighting an uphill battle, and it is taking a toll on my mental health.

Passing the ignorance ensures the struggle for my family
If we ignore important issues and do not strive for progress, it will negatively impact future generations.

We're hungry beware of our appetite.
We are a powerful and determined group, and will not stop until our needs are met.

Distant drums bring the news of a kill tonight.
We are constantly aware of violence and danger in our environment.

The kill which I share with my passengers.
I have a responsibility to protect and provide for those who rely on me.

We take our fill, take our fill, take our fill.
We will not settle for just a little, we want everything we are entitled to.

Confused by different memories,
I am struggling to understand my past experiences and how they have shaped me.

Details of Asian remedies
I am trying alternative methods to improve my physical and mental health.

Conversations, of what's become of enemies.
I am curious about the fate of those who have wronged me in the past.

My brain thinks bomb-like,
I am constantly worried and anxious about the future, and thinking of worst-case scenarios.

So I listen he's a calm type.
I seek out calm, level-headed people to provide balance to my intense emotions.

And as I grow, I grow collective.
As I mature, I am learning to think more about the greater good, and the impact of my actions on others.

Before the move sit on the perspective.
I take time to consider all angles and viewpoints before making decisions.

Mr. Quaye (Mr. Kray) lay in the crevice.
I am aware of the history and legends of the people and places around me.

And watches from the precipice.
I am always watching and observing my surroundings, looking for signs of danger or opportunity.

Imperial passage.
I am part of a larger system with rules and expectations.

Heat from the sun some days slowly passes,
Time moves slowly and we must endure both good and bad days.

Until then, you have to live with yourself
Ultimately, we are all responsible for our own choices and actions, and must live with the consequences.

Until then, you have to live with yourself
Ultimately, we are all responsible for our own choices and actions, and must live with the consequences.