TRICKY
- Black Steel Lyrics / with translationsMartina :
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
But a brother like me begun, to be another one
Public enemy servin' time, they drew the line y'all
To criticize me some crime
I got a letter, I got a letter, I got a letter
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
I'm not a fugitive on the run
Tricky :
Many switch in, switch on, switch off X5
Martina :
Nevertheless they cannot understand
That I'm a black man, and I could never be a veteran.
On the strength of situations, I'm real.
I got a raw deal, so I'm lookin' for the steel
Looking for the steel.
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
I'm not, I'm not
But a brother like me begun, to be another one
Public enemy servin' time, they drew the line y'all
To criticize me some crime
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
But a brother like me begun, to be another one
Public enemy servin' time, they drew the line y'all
To criticize me some crime
I got a letter, I got a letter, I got a letter
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
Tricky :
Many switch in, switch on, switch off X5
Martina :
Nevertheless they cannot understand
That I'm a black man, and I could never be a veteran.
On the strength of situations, I'm real.
I got a raw deal, so I'm lookin' for the steel
Looking for the steel.
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
It occured to me
The suckers had authority
Cold sweatin' as I dwell in my cell
How long has it been?
They got me sittin' in the state pen
I gotta get out, but that thought was thought before
I contemplated a plan on the cell floor
I'm not a fugitive on the run
I'm not, I'm not
But a brother like me begun, to be another one
Public enemy servin' time, they drew the line y'all
To criticize me some crime
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
About a brother like me and myself
Because they never did
I wasn't wit' it, but just that very minute...
I got a letter from the government
The other day
I opened and read it
It said they were suckers
They wanted me for the army or whatever
Picture me given' a damn, I said never
Here is a land that never gave a damn
Facts about Black Steel
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Black Steel is written by Eric T. Sadler, William Jonathan Drayton, Carlton Ridenhour, James Henry Boxley Iii.
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It is first released on February 20, 1995 as part of Tricky's album "Maxinquaye" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Steel' by Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird uses government letters to show how oppression creates unfair demands that people from marginalized groups must fight against. The lyrics of Black steel demonstrate various emotions through their exploration of social issues and their depiction of intense feelings and multiple states of deep thought. The song establishes that people should not trust government information because it falsely depicts their experience of being imprisoned while they face racial discrimination. The lyrics contain themes of rebellion, authority, and incarceration, which may be intense for younger audiences. The language used in the text exceeds typical daily vocabulary yet remains less severe than extreme word usage, which makes it proper for adult viewers.
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Black Steel falls under the genre Electronic.
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Black Steel song length is 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
Who wrote Black Steel lyrics?
Black Steel is written by Eric T. Sadler, William Jonathan Drayton, Carlton Ridenhour, James Henry Boxley Iii.
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When was Black Steel released?
It is first released on February 20, 1995 as part of Tricky's album "Maxinquaye" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Black Steel lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Steel' by Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird uses government letters to show how oppression creates unfair demands that people from marginalized groups must fight against. The lyrics of Black steel demonstrate various emotions through their exploration of social issues and their depiction of intense feelings and multiple states of deep thought. The song establishes that people should not trust government information because it falsely depicts their experience of being imprisoned while they face racial discrimination. The lyrics contain themes of rebellion, authority, and incarceration, which may be intense for younger audiences. The language used in the text exceeds typical daily vocabulary yet remains less severe than extreme word usage, which makes it proper for adult viewers.
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Which genre is Black Steel?
Black Steel falls under the genre Electronic.
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How long is the song Black Steel?
Black Steel song length is 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Eric T. Sadler, William Jonathan Drayton, Carlton Ridenhour, James Henry Boxley IiiRecord Label(s): 1995 Island Records Ltd
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