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Sneaker Pimps — 6 Underground (Nellee Hooper Edit)
Album: Becoming X
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Released: 1996
Length: 3:46
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''A one two, a one two, a one two''

Take me down, six underground
The ground beneath your feet ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
Laid out low, not meant to go
Nowhere a way to meet ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
I've got a head full of drought, down here
So far off losing out, 'round here

Overground, watch this space
I'm open to falling from grace

''A one two, a one two, a one two''

Calm me down, bring it 'round
Too way high off your street ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
I can see like nothing else
In me you're better than I wannabe ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
Don't think 'cos I understand I care
Don't think 'cos I'm talking we're friends

Overground, watch this space
I'm open to falling from grace

Talk me down, safe and sound
Too strung up to sleep ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
Wear me out, scream and shout
Swear my time's never cheap ''(A one two, a one two, a one two)''
I fake my life like I've lived too much
I take whatever you're given, not enough

Overground, watch this space
I'm open...

I fake my life like I've lived too much
I take whatever you're given, not enough
Overground, watch this space
I'm open to falling from grace

''A one two, a one two, a one two''

''A one two, a one two, a one two''

''A one two, a one two, a one two''

''A one two, a one two, a one two''
''A one two, a one two, a one two''
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 the_jake wrote:

What I'm hearing is the Stephen Colbert version of Bernie Sanders saying -
"I want soup, I want soup."



Too funny!   LOL!
Posted 6 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I loved this song the first time I heard it. I have a friend in Belfast that told me of them and this tune. I downloaded it and shared with many Sneaker Peeps!
Posted 9 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

Excellent!! I like the original mix much better!! This mix does not have the part with the "saw tooth wave" synthesizer part! Please play the original mix in the future!! Thank You!



 
PLEASE PLAY THE ORIGINAL VERSION!  ...it is MUCH BETTER!  Thank You.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
LOVE this one. thanks for bringing it back.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 michaele wrote:

I thought it was saying: one, two one, two

What I'm hearing is the Stephen Colbert version of Bernie Sanders saying -
"I want soup, I want soup."
Posted 1 year ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Bloody hell, I didn't know any decent bands came out of Hartlepool - bravo!
Posted 2 years ago by libertinesupreme    [ Reply ]
I forgot about Sneaker Pimps--thought for sure this was Morcheeba!  So smooth!
Posted 2 years ago by hsharp    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

Excellent!! I like the original mix much better!! This mix does not have the part with the "saw tooth wave" synthesizer part! Please play the original mix in the future!! Thank You!




PLEASE PLAY THE ORIGINAL VERSION!!!  THANK YOU!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:


I feel like it just did.


It's likely only one layer of multi-sheet board. 
Posted 2 years ago by jamesbowne907    [ Reply ]
 neptunejeff wrote:
One of the great one hit wonders of the 
fantastic 90s....I give this tune a "8"...



Harsh, the whole album is amazing. Perhaps a one album wonder, though I would loved to have seen what they could have done had they all stayed together for another album or two.
Posted 2 years ago by hutstar    [ Reply ]
Excellent!! I like the original mix much better!! This mix does not have the part with the "saw tooth wave" synthesizer part! Please play the original mix in the future!! Thank You!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
A near perfect track - needs to be longer
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 lost_kiwi wrote:
if you rotate {the cover} CCW 90, it'll become clear.

I'm slow today. Can you give me a hint?
Posted 2 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of how many version of this song are out there. This is one is really not my fav but I love this song.
Posted 2 years ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
 fotd wrote:

Did Morcheeba cover this?




No, but they are birds of a ~*~*~*~*nicely exotic~*~*~*~*~* feather.
Posted 3 years ago by moto848    [ Reply ]
The exceedingly chill opening/repeating motif is sampled from "Golden Girl" by John Barry, from the soundtrack to "Goldfinger."

Posted 3 years ago by wmxmfm    [ Reply ]
Did Morcheeba cover this?
Posted 3 years ago by fotd    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:
BTW, there's no way that circuit board on the cover could possibly do anything useful. Just sayin'...
 

if you rotate it CCW 90, it'll become clear.
Posted 4 years ago by rdavis    [ Reply ]
This "Edit" version is lousy! The original version is much better!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
One of the great one hit wonders of the 
fantastic 90s....I give this tune a "8"...
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
So easily imitated. That being said, following MOBY, it is a nostalgic trip back to better times. Inevitably these artists are part of the OST, not favourite tracks, but essential to the story. 
Posted 4 years ago by pyrateparadox988    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:
BTW, there's no way that circuit board on the cover could possibly do anything useful. Just sayin'...
 
Apart from helping to make me want to buy this album...  Which I did.

Thanks for everything, Mr G.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 BillG wrote:
BTW, there's no way that circuit board on the cover could possibly do anything useful. Just sayin'...
 

I feel like it just did.
Posted 5 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
I saw SP at Glastonbury on the back of this album. very excited, only to find that Keli Ali had left the band and the guitarist had taken up vocals. not as good and the band just faded away. sad really cos they were going places.
Posted 5 years ago by MrPrikklefinger    [ Reply ]
BTW, there's no way that circuit board on the cover could possibly do anything useful. Just sayin'...
Posted 5 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
university flashback time!
Posted 6 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
There's an excellent live version of this on YouTube.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 michaele wrote:

I thought it was saying: one, two one, two

 
It's "a one two, a one two". Sampled from De La Soul's Breakadawn. Which is also a fantastic song from a stupendous album.

It might blow up, but it won't go pop!
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 bluematrix wrote:

wow, that long? It's held up pretty well though.

 
{#Clap}
Posted 7 years ago by hindsightseer    [ Reply ]
 michaele wrote:

fuck

 
wow, that long? It's held up pretty well though.
Posted 7 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:
Sounds like Morcheeba,

 
Well, Sneaker Pimps formed first, 1994. They are in some ways better, less predictable.
Posted 7 years ago by hindsightseer    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:
Sounds like Morcheeba,

 
my first thought also 
Posted 7 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Morcheeba,
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
 mrgus wrote:

What cho'? I thought it was singing "want soap, want soap".

 
I thought it was saying: one, two one, two
Posted 7 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
20 years ago ... good grief ...

 
fuck
Posted 7 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
I wanna hang out with this chick
Posted 7 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhh........college memories. (I think I have said too much).
Posted 8 years ago by DanielHLloyd    [ Reply ]
20 years ago ... good grief ...
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Always love hearing this!
 
Posted 8 years ago by greenlake    [ Reply ]
Kept waiting for the Trigger Hippie refrain...
Posted 9 years ago by dave216j    [ Reply ]
hypnotic
Posted 9 years ago by papersitter    [ Reply ]
Classic
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
A blast from the past. Yo watsup watsup
Posted 10 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
 heihei wrote:
Long time since I heard this and love it! Only discovered RP yesterday and already addicted!!

 
Agreed, and if you like this check out their "Spin Spin Sugar" video on youtube (or here Bill!). It's a great and trippy trip back in time.
Posted 10 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
Always love this…
Posted 10 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
this reminds me of the guy who sings that song about a rose
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
Never heard this...
Posted 10 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
sweetness with that hypnotic beat.. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
She sings so sweet  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Cool - haven't heard this song in a while
psyche 
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 perikleshokie wrote:
My entre' into TripHop discovered on RP, like so many other jewels.  This song paced many train rides through Tokyo...

 
 Yes indeed.  Same for me.  Spent many a time plugged into the player listening to such while riding the subways home late here in 'ol NYC.
Posted 10 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.  She used to make my heart go boom diddy boom.  I'm a bit old now, probably.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
My entre' into TripHop discovered on RP, like so many other jewels.  This song paced many train rides through Tokyo...
Posted 11 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
 mrgus wrote:

What cho'? I thought it was singing "want soap, want soap".

 

"I want soup, I want soup"
Posted 11 years ago by Dickieb68    [ Reply ]
Bubble Gum anyone ??
Posted 11 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 Derecho wrote:

The only thing I don't like about this song.  An annoying attempt to insert a reminder that says "Hey look!  We're blending hip-hop into this!  Notice!"


 
Track 3 on the album (this one is track 12 (or 99 (or however they did it originally))) isn't a tremendously different track IMO.  But it does not have the "a one-two, a one-two" and the guitar is all jangly and acoustic.  I quite like it.
Posted 11 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
The soto voice phrase "What cho', what cho'" is the same cut used on the R.L. Burnside track "It's Bad, You Know".

Synchronicity?

 
 
What cho'? I thought it was singing "want soap, want soap".
Posted 11 years ago by mrgus    [ Reply ]
This gets a whopping "7"...just because I love the band name. Song is cool too...reminds me of a more funky 'Garbage'.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:
The soto voice phrase "What cho', what cho'" is the same cut used on the R.L. Burnside track "It's Bad, You Know".

Synchronicity?

 
 



..naw, that's a middlin' song by the Police..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Incredibly cool, indelibly groovy, infallibly HIP; dig it!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
cool ♦
Posted 12 years ago by roxmilt    [ Reply ]
Sweeeeet!  Love it.
Posted 12 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
The soto voice phrase "What cho', what cho'" is the same cut used on the R.L. Burnside track "It's Bad, You Know".

Synchronicity?

 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 Totally agree, great times!
perikleshokie wrote:
After hearing this on RP for the first time ~7 years ago I plunged headlong into Triphop.  Life has been much richer for the experience.
 


Posted 12 years ago by chickadee    [ Reply ]
After hearing this on RP for the first time ~7 years ago I plunged headlong into Triphop.  Life has been much richer for the experience.
Posted 12 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
I never thought I'd say this, but this song makes me almost miss the days when Giuliani was mayor of New York and the nightclubs were still fun. A beer was only $6, a cab ride to Brooklyn was $10, and you could still find a 1-bedroom in the East Village for $800 a month. Somehow I don't think we'll be looking back on 2001 - 2011 with as much nostalgia as the previous decades. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 oldslabsides wrote:
no.
 
Yes! Da! Oui! Si! Yi! Hai! Ja!

Posted 12 years ago by FooledAgain    [ Reply ]
no.
Posted 12 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Long time since I heard this and love it! Only discovered RP yesterday and already addicted!!
Posted 13 years ago by heihei    [ Reply ]
 sheeelaaa wrote:
Many years ago I bought this CD based on 6 Underground.  It's the only song I like.  But I love it!
 
Ditto. The rest is very average isn't it...

Only recently dicovered that the hook that really makes this song - that discordant harp part - is a sample from a James Bond soundtrack!

Posted 13 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Weird that this followed the Fun Lovin' Criminals as I've always confused the two groups. Don't know why.
Posted 13 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
Excellent choice pairing this back-to-back with Fun Lovin' Criminals' "There Was A Time"

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I'd forgotten how much I liked this song - gonna add it to MY playlist!
Posted 13 years ago by slavelle    [ Reply ]
never have I heard someone play a cheap casio keyboard with too many studio effects with such conviction
Posted 13 years ago by kctomato    [ Reply ]
a real classic!
Posted 13 years ago by frank_eindhoven    [ Reply ]
NICE!
Posted 14 years ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
Have heard this several places and always enjoy it.
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Many years ago I bought this CD based on 6 Underground.  It's the only song I like.  But I love it!
Posted 14 years ago by sheeelaaa    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Agreed. I uploaded Spin Spin Suger but it was rejected. . . Hey ho. 
 
Um, Spin Spin Sugar is on Becoming X.  Did you really read the post you said you agreed with?  {#Tongue-out}
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 bob_hund wrote:
I just can't understand how Sneaker Pimps later work (after Becoming X) has been totally ignored here on RP (and in other places). Guess it's time to upload some of their songs, especially from 'Splinter' (one of the best records I've ever heard, not a single bad song, all brilliant.) In response to some of the previous posters, I must say that the change of singer, from Kelli Dayton to Chris Corner, was to the better. So if any of you are put off from exploring SP's later work by those comments, don't be. I would also highly recommend Chris Corner's solo project 'IamX'.
 
Agreed. I uploaded Spin Spin Suger but it was rejected. . . Hey ho. 
Posted 14 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
a onetwo a onetwo a onetwo
 
The only thing I don't like about this song.  An annoying attempt to insert a reminder that says "Hey look!  We're blending hip-hop into this!  Notice!"

Posted 14 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:
7 {#Arrow} 8 because I never, ever get sick of hearing this.
 
same here

Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
This and My Favourite Game in the same day? Bill is making me miss the old 105.9 The Lazer in Lawrence, KS... Second best radio station I've ever heard (behind this one).
Posted 15 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
a onetwo a onetwo a onetwo
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 mmoyer wrote:
Reminds me of the happy dotcom days...
 
Same here, and every slick Fox TV show used this in their preview clips.

Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Nice 'clean' sound. 

Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
7 {#Arrow} 8 because I never, ever get sick of hearing this.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
I will never get tired of this song!!!!!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
"...sick and tired of being bubble gum chewed up..."  pulled this out the other night and questioned how I could have forgotten how good this album is. The lyrics are amazing.  Now I hear it today.  One of the best of the '90's - 13 years later, you don't hear about them too much, but Britney Spears's career is still going strong - go figure. 
Posted 15 years ago by Lyndra_Ski    [ Reply ]
 bob_hund wrote:
In response to some of the previous posters, I must say that the change of singer, from Kelli Dayton to Chris Corner, was to the better. So if any of you are put off from exploring SP's later work by those comments, don't be.
 
I don't much care for his vocals.  I've heard one where he has backing/accompanying female vocals on the cut, and it's a decent tune (forget the name, and I didn't bother to "thumbs up" it in Pandora (or any other SP song off an album other than their debut for that matter)).

Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 scott4261 wrote:
Good memories of the late '90s. The Sneaker Pimps were the Shiznit!
 
Good memories of graduate school parties associated with this tune.  Thanks Bill!{#Cowboy}{#Chillpill}{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 perikleshokie wrote:
I never get tired of hearing this one. I have seen this referred to as the best Triphop song ever recorded, with some nods to Portishead and Massive Attack. Still, a gem from the 90s.
 
Ditto ditto ditto! What a freakin' fantastic song. I have it on my iPod and still get excited when I hear it anywhere, including on RP.

Posted 15 years ago by steve_san_carlos    [ Reply ]
 lah1975 wrote:
Reminds me of Natalie Imbruglia. Not a great comparison.
 

No! I won't have that! This girl can almost sing!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Her voice always hits me viscerally for some reason...

TMI?

I actually agree that the voice in this makes up a disproportionate amount of the value it brings.  The spell that is cast strong, and its strong because of her voice and the way she phrases and enunciates. Funny that thinking about this just made a connection I've wondered about for years.  I've always sort of confused Sneaker Pimps and Morcheeba and I never really knew why... its the evocative power of the singers' voice.  Morcheeba's Skye (actually, she's no longer with them) possesses a similar power with her voice... there's a song called "The Sea" where I find I am entranced by a certain line she sings:

"The cool breeze flows but mind the wasp, some get stung its worth the cost"

The way she sings "flows" gives me goosebumps almost without exception.  I think she's communicating much more than the words or the melody... its like I can see her smiling in joy with just that word.  That's either my overactive imagination or very real skill.  I believe its the latter.  The singer for this band (apparently one Kelly Dayton... I never knew that) has this same skill (again, assuming its not all in my head) :)
Posted 16 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
I'd rate this a ten, even if I heard it everyday.
Posted 16 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the happy dotcom days...
Posted 16 years ago by mmoyer    [ Reply ]
I just can't understand how Sneaker Pimps later work (after Becoming X) has been totally ignored here on RP (and in other places). Guess it's time to upload some of their songs, especially from 'Splinter' (one of the best records I've ever heard, not a single bad song, all brilliant.) In response to some of the previous posters, I must say that the change of singer, from Kelli Dayton to Chris Corner, was to the better. So if any of you are put off from exploring SP's later work by those comments, don't be. I would also highly recommend Chris Corner's solo project 'IamX'.
Posted 16 years ago by bob_hund    [ Reply ]
I never get tired of hearing this one. I have seen this referred to as the best Triphop song ever recorded, with some nods to Portishead and Massive Attack. Still, a gem from the 90s.
Posted 16 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
Such a chilled song - thank you for making a sunday mornings financial sorting calmer.
Posted 16 years ago by madjalapeno    [ Reply ]
poopypants wrote:
this band has nothing without the vocals, like most other ninties pop.
There's a bit of a truism. Give me an example of pop from any modern era that is something without vocals. Yeah, that's what I thought. ;)
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Natalie Imbruglia. Not a great comparison.
Posted 16 years ago by lah1975    [ Reply ]
poopypants wrote:
this band has nothing without the vocals, like most other ninties pop.
Hmmm, let's take away the guitar(s) from Led Zeppelin and then have a look what's remaining. Music often is the mirror to the time it has been produced in. So this song is a honest part of the 90s.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
poopypants wrote:
this band has nothing without the vocals, like most other ninties pop.
Like 80's music without the DX7 Sound chip. IE No background just a voice.Just the other way round from this track.... It is what it is, which makes it great....... :o) The 90's. May they rock in their own unique way....... No disrespect to your comment. Just did not join up in terms of analysis. Cheers anyway :oD
Posted 17 years ago by lordgeezer    [ Reply ]
this band has nothing without the vocals, like most other ninties pop.
Posted 17 years ago by poopypants    [ Reply ]
I listen and move at the same time to this. 100 degrees Celius sexy tune. Stoned, Smiling and Happy! I love this track......
Posted 17 years ago by lordgeezer    [ Reply ]
scott4261 wrote:
Good memories of the late '90s. The Sneaker Pimps were the Shiznit!
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
Sexy voice...love the James Bond "Golden lady" dub
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
diggit!
Posted 17 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Good memories of the late '90s. The Sneaker Pimps were the Shiznit!
Posted 17 years ago by scott4261    [ Reply ]
I believe that my earlier assessment (8) is still valid. :-)
Posted 17 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
MTL_Robbie wrote:
Good beat and sounds...but the "Britney Spears"-like vocals are just...well...that says it all.
yeah. . except this predates BS by two years. So one might say BS was copying the SP vocal sound..
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
MTL_Robbie wrote:
Good beat and sounds...but the "Britney Spears"-like vocals are just...well...that says it all.
Splitting my listening time between RP and SOMA FM's "Groove Salad" program, I hear a good bit of this kind of music. I find it odd that a fair number of songs in this genre have great musical qualities (bass line, cool samples, etc.), only to be spoiled by lackluster female voices.
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
I remember this song - I think it was on Buffy. Sweet tune.
Posted 17 years ago by ranwulf    [ Reply ]
MTL_Robbie wrote:
Good beat and sounds...but the "Britney Spears"-like vocals are just...well...that says it all.
I like the Britney treatment..this track just wouldn't be the same without the dear girl.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
MTL_Robbie wrote:
Good beat and sounds...but the "Britney Spears"-like vocals are just...well...that says it all.
Britney could never handle anything this cool...
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Good beat and sounds...but the "Britney Spears"-like vocals are just...well...that says it all.
Posted 17 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this band... NOt too shabby :)
Posted 17 years ago by purple_love    [ Reply ]
Jockster wrote:
Great song. Whatever happened to the Pimps?
Working on album 4 in Berlin...
Posted 17 years ago by festerfree    [ Reply ]