Bubbles
Tricky Feat. Björk Lyrics


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The first hundred years are the toughest
On this bubble
An open sky, flying high
Take a bride, get some trouble

The first one will do
I'm just passing through
The second one needs more
I've been here before
I've been here before
I've been here before

Springtime falls, summer calls
You slip and slide until you hit December
Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry
If I wasn't a genius
I'd lose my temper

The first one will do
Just passing through
The second one needs more
I've been here before
I've been here before
want to make me weak while you cry
Not such a thing as peace till you die
Gotta go I get high
Gotta go I get high
Deceiver deceived us
And I deceived them
Carry my troubles home
Married with the humble home

The first hundred years are the toughest
I'm getting smothered




Life is just one bloody thing
After another

Overall Meaning

The song "Bubbles" by Tricky featuring Björk is a hauntingly beautiful piece that explores themes of love, the passing of time, and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics describe the struggles that come with love and the idea that the first hundred years of a relationship are the toughest. The metaphor of a bubble is used throughout the song, which represents the fragility of relationships and the fleeting nature of time.


The opening lines set the tone for the song, with Tricky singing, "The first hundred years are the toughest on this bubble." The lyrics suggest that love is delicate and requires patience and perseverance to survive. The lines "Take a bride, get some trouble" suggest that love can be a high-risk venture with uncertain outcomes, but it's worth taking the risk for the chance of happiness.


The second verse of "Bubbles" takes on a more somber tone, with Björk singing about the passing of time and how it can be both beautiful and cruel. The lines "Springtime falls, summer calls / You slip and slide until you hit December" convey the idea that life moves quickly and we can easily lose ourselves in the process. The lines "If I wasn't a genius, I'd lose my temper" suggest that Björk feels the weight of the world on her shoulders and must constantly work to maintain her composure and sanity.


Overall, "Bubbles" is a thought-provoking piece that explores the complexities of love and the passing of time. The lyrics are expertly crafted and emotive, and the haunting melody perfectly captures the mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

The first hundred years are the toughest
Life is difficult, especially at the beginning


On this bubble
Talking about a situation or project that is unstable and could burst at any moment


An open sky, flying high
A feeling of freedom and happiness


Take a bride, get some trouble
Committing to a partner can be challenging


The first one will do
One attempt is enough, no need for perfection


I'm just passing through
Not staying in one place for too long, constantly moving forward


The second one needs more
Doing something a second time requires more effort and investment


I've been here before
Having prior experience with a similar situation or project


Springtime falls, summer calls
Seasons changing, time is passing


You slip and slide until you hit December
The year goes by quickly and can feel out of control


Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry
Don't trust someone who will take everything from you


If I wasn't a genius
Implying the artist is a genius


I'd lose my temper
If not for being a genius, he/she would be quick to anger


want to make me weak while you cry
Someone trying to manipulate and control the singer's emotions


Not such a thing as peace till you die
Peace cannot be achieved in life


Gotta go I get high
Leaving to feel better in some way


Deceiver deceived us
The artist and others were deceived by someone who was also deceived themselves


And I deceived them
The singer also played a role in deceiving others


Carry my troubles home
Taking problems with you everywhere you go


Married with the humble home
Committed to a simple and modest lifestyle


I'm getting smothered
Feeling suffocated or overwhelmed by life


Life is just one bloody thing
Life is full of difficult and painful experiences


After another
One difficult thing after another, no break in between




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE BRADY, LINDA RENEE TAYLOR, RYAN LEIGH STILES, COLIN MOCHRIE, LAURA HALL

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Nick-E Nicole

This album is so perfect, composition wise and all the vocalists.

pazu

RIP Terry Hall, one of the greatest

Alina Zarańska

To jest jedna z moich ulubionych płyt, początkowo miałam ją na kasecie

2tonefootage

Springtime falls, summer calls You slip and slide until you hit December Believe my eyes, they'll bleed you dry if I wasn't a genius I'd lose my temper

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