As a member of the Roll Deep, he recorded tracks and performed live with fellow East London MCs Wiley, Riko, Breeze, Roachee and Scratchy (with whom he attended school and is close friends).
He was arrested for assault in Aiya Napa after an incident involving Marcus Nasty (of NASTY Crew) and his girlfriend. He eventually left Roll Deep in 2007 after numerous disagreements with Flowdan, recording multiple diss tracks taking aim at Flowdan. He is also noted for making one the most brutal disses in grime, in which he sent for Major Ace, Sniper E and Stormin. In 2009 he also exchanged diss tracks with Wiley.
Trim has released fourteen mixtapes (Soul Food Vol. 1-14) on which members of his new crew ‘The Circle’ make appearances. In 2016 he released his debut album "1-800 Dinosaur Presents: Trim" with James Blake's label 1-800 Dinosaur. The album featured producers working in various genres, from UK Bass to Weightless, thus diverging from traditional grime. Since then Trim has released several EPs where he continued working with producers in a variety of electronic genres.
leap of faith
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The call of a mission, a waterfall pressing down on me
A map to follow an ancient path
And notes scribbled down by a daddy that cares
But I feel like a boy, quivering and shaking
Not knowing how to make it
It's a risk you have to take
Life won′t wait forever; it's whatever you make of it
(Well) Good God! What a good God
Put desires in your heart
Take the way of the heart and don't be safe
It′s time to take your place
There′s a beauty now in front of my eyes
I'll climb up the tower and fight for your life
Captivated by the shine in your smile
And the sweet smell flowing from your potions and vials
But I feel like a boy, quivering and shaking
Not knowing how to make it
But my daddy said it′s a leap of faith
It's a risk you have to take
Life won′t wait forever; it's whatever you make of it
(Well) Good God! What a good God
Put desires in your heart
Take the way of the heart and don′t be safe
It's time to take your place
Do the mission and the woman clash?
Or the perfect combination for a dream to last?
The question's troubling this tired man
Wearied by the time pulled from my hands
But I feel like a boy, quivering and shaking
Not knowing how to make it
I want it all, the woman and the dream
I want it all, the woman and the dream
I want it all, the woman and the dream
I want it all, the woman and the dream
Oh my daddy said it′s a leap of faith
It′s a risk you have to take
Life won't wait forever; it′s whatever you make of it
(Well) Good God! What a good God
Put desires in your heart
Take the way of the heart and don't be safe
It′s time to take your place
Time to take your place, yeah, mmmmhh
The lyrics of "Leap of Faith" by Trim explore the idea of taking risks in life in order to achieve one's dreams. Trim describes his desire to pursue his dreams, which have been inspired by notes his father left for him, and the beauty he sees before his eyes. However, he also admits to feeling like a boy who is quivering and shaking because he doesn't know how to make things happen. Despite his uncertainty, Trim's father tells him that taking risks and having faith is necessary to achieve what he wants in life. The song highlights the important choice between being safe and taking risks in order to achieve greater rewards.
The line "Like a key it unlocked my dreams" suggests that Trim has discovered something that has enabled him to pursue his dreams. This is followed by the depiction of a mission and a sense of urgency embodied by the image of a powerful waterfall pressing down on him. The use of the metaphor of a map highlights the idea that Trim has a clear sense of direction and purpose, which is reinforced by the notes left by his father. These notes imply that Trim's father cares about his son's future and wants him to succeed but recognizes that he must take his own leap of faith.
The use of repetition in the chorus of "It's a risk you have to take/ Life won't wait forever; it's whatever you make of it/ (Well) Good God! What a good God/ Put desires in your heart/ Take the way of the heart and don't be safe/ It's time to take your place" further emphasizes the idea that taking risks and following one's heart are key ideas the artist is trying to get across.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a key it unlocked my dreams
The experience is transformative - it changed his life and allowed him to achieve the dreams that were previously locked away.
The call of a mission, a waterfall pressing down on me
He has a strong sense of purpose and feels motivated by this drive to fulfill his mission.
A map to follow an ancient path
He has a clear idea of what he needs to do to achieve his goals.
And notes scribbled down by a daddy that cares
He has guidance from a fatherly figure who cares about his wellbeing and has imparted valuable wisdom.
But I feel like a boy, quivering and shaking, not knowing how to make it
Despite guidance, he feels uncertain and inexperienced and may lack confidence in his ability to succeed.
But my daddy said it's a leap of faith, it's a risk you have to take
His father advises him that taking risks is necessary to achieve success and that he must have faith in his abilities.
Life won't wait forever; it's whatever you make of it
The time to act is now, and what he does with his life is up to him.
(Well) Good God! What a good God, put desires in your heart
He recognizes that his aspirations have been given to him by a higher power.
Take the way of the heart and don't be safe
He's being told to take risks and follow his passion, even if it seems dangerous or uncomfortable.
It's time to take your place
It's time to step up and make his mark on the world.
There's a beauty now in front of my eyes, I'll climb up the tower and fight for your life
He's inspired by a beautiful woman and feels an obligation to protect her.
Captivated by the shine in your smile and the sweet smell flowing from your potions and vials
He's attracted to her not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.
Do the mission and the woman clash? Or the perfect combination for a dream to last?
He's struggling to balance his goals and his romantic interests and is unsure if they can coexist.
The question's troubling this tired man, wearied by the time pulled from my hands
He's feeling overwhelmed and worried about the time he's losing by focusing on both his mission and his romantic interests.
I want it all, the woman and the dream
He desires both a fulfilling romantic relationship and success in his mission.
Oh my daddy said it's a leap of faith, it's a risk you have to take
His father's advice still resonates with him and he recognizes the need to take risks.
Time to take your place, yeah, mmmmhh
He ends on a note of motivation and feels ready to take action and start making progress towards his dreams.
Contributed by Oliver G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.