Overcome
Tricky feat. Martina Topley Bird Lyrics
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I've nothing to give
Won't lie and say this loving's best
Whoa, leave us in emotional peace
Mmm, take a walk take a rest and taste the rest
Don't wanna be on top of your list
Monopoly improperly kissed
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed
And when there's trust there'll be treats
When we funk, we'll hear beats
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
You and her walking through the suburbs
No, not exactly lovers
You're a couple, oh, 'specially when your bodies double
Duplicate and then you wait for the next Kuwait
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Jamaican aroma (karmacoma)
You sure you want to be with me?
I've nothing to give
Won't lie and say this loving's best
Whoa, leave us in emotional peace
Mmm, take a walk take a rest and taste the rest
Don't wanna be on top of your list
Monopoly improperly kissed
We overcome in sixty seconds with the strength we have together
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed
And when there's trust there'll be treats
When we funk, we'll hear beats
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
Karmacoma (karmacoma, karmacoma)
"Overcome" by Tricky featuring Martina Topley Bird is a complex song that delves into the struggles of a relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing doubt about being a viable partner, stating that they have nothing to offer. They acknowledge that the love they share might not be the best, but they ask to be left in emotional peace, highlighting how difficult love can be sometimes. The next line, "Hell is an emotional place," cements the theme of the song as one that explores the oftentimes painful and tumultuous nature of relationships.
The chorus goes on to talk about how the couple is capable of overcoming their troubles in 60 seconds when they come together, but for the time being, they must remain apart. The singer explains that trust is key to a successful relationship, and while they're waiting for their time to come, they'll enjoy the little pleasures in life, such as hearing funky beats.
The second half of the song takes us to the streets, where the singer and his partner are strolling through the suburbs. They're not lovers per se, but they're definitely a couple, and they're hoping to find something more in the next Kuwait. The song ends where it started, with the singer admitting that they might not be the best lover out there, but they acknowledge that together, they're able to overcome the obstacles that life throws at them.
Overall, "Overcome" is a song about love, pain, and the resilience of the human spirit. It's a powerful meditation on what it takes to make a relationship work, and how trust and perseverance are essential tools in the struggle against life's obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
You sure you want to be with me? I've nothing to give.
I have nothing to offer you, are you sure you want to stay with me?
Won't lie and say this loving's best
I won't pretend that our love is perfect.
Leave us in emotional peace (Hell is an emotional place)
Let's end this without any emotional turmoil (because emotional pain is like hell).
Mm, take a walk take a rest, a taste of rest (taste sadness)
Take a break and feel a little bit of sadness.
Don't want to be on top of your list, Phenomenally and properly kissed
I don't need to be your top priority, I just want to be kissed well and thoroughly.
We overcome in 60 seconds with the strength we have together.
We can overcome any challenge together, within a minute.
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed.
For now, let's stay apart emotionally.
And where there's trust there'll be treats
Trust leads to rewards.
When we funk we'll hear beats, Karmacoma
When we dance, we'll hear the beats of Karmacoma.
You and her walking through the suburbs
You and another woman walking through the quiet neighborhoods.
No, not exactly lovers
You're not technically lovers with this other woman.
You're a couple, specially when you're body's double.
You are a great match, especially when you are physically close.
Duplicate and then you wait For the next Kuwait (uwait). Karmacoma.
You copy yourself and wait for the next place to create a copy (like a war-torn place).
Jamaica Aroma (Jamaica In Roma), Karmacoma.
The scent of Jamaica in Rome, mixed with the beat of Karmacoma.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marcella Levy, Siobhan Maire Deirdre Fahey, Adrian Nicholas Matthew Thaws
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@kael0108
You sure you want to be with me?
I've nothing to give
Won't lie and say this loving's best
Whoa, leave us in emotional peace
Mmm, take a walk take a rest
And taste the rest
Don't wanna be on top of your list
Monopoly improperly kissed
We overcome in sixty seconds with the strength we have together
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed
And when there's trust there'll be treats
When we funk we'll hear beats
Karmacoma
Karmacoma
You and her, walking through the suburbs
No, not exactly lovers
You're a couple, oh, 'specially when your bodies double
Duplicate and then you wait
For the next Kuwait
Karmacoma
Karmacoma
Jamaican aroma, karmacoma
You sure you want to be with me?
I've nothing to give
Won't lie and say this loving's best
Whoa, leave us in emotional peace
Mmm, take a walk take a rest
And taste the rest
Don't wanna be on top of your list
Monopoly improperly kissed
We overcome in sixty seconds with the strength we have together
But for now, emotional ties they stay severed
And when there's trust there'll be treats
When we funk we'll hear beats
Karmacoma
Karmacoma
@hernanbruno4178
The Trip-Hop of the 90's was and is the best genre of all time.
@MrAquilina420
Jungle and dnb was lit in the 90s as well.
@avantgod7
☝🏾💯💯💯
@sketchyold
Love Tricky and wore this CD out during 95-96, but no. There is no best genre unless you have an incredibly narrow taste and mind.
@sketchyold
@@MrAquilina420 It wasn’t “lit” lamo. Get outta here with that bs lingo.
@VanezArt
Very likely, sir. The whole zeitgeist of 90s was something else. Different times, different people, different music…
@olehkoliada2804
20 years passed. None to compare. Style, genre.
@awkwardlyadroit503
20 freakin years! Maxinquaye is a masterpiece, it set the bar for trip hop (or whatever you want to label it as). Brilliantly smooth, dark, sexy, groovy, cleverly written and produced, love this album
@dannysmith3745
Think Massive Attack would have something to say about that, especially considering the lyrics for this song come from Karmacoma
@awkwardlyadroit503
@@dannysmith3745 ya, Tricky was a member for the first two massive attack albums, both which are great, but I'm definitely a bigger fan of Tricky's solo material (pre-millenium tension is also fantastic), cheers