“It's Tricky” was released by American hip-hop group Run-DMC in 1986 and appears on the album Raising Hell. The song became one of the group's widely recognized tracks, supported by a memorable music video and its repeated lyrical hook. Over time, excerpts found a new audience in online videos, where the word “tricky” neatly frames challenges, mishaps, dance clips, and complicated situations. Its brisk tempo, clear refrain, and immediate association with difficulty keep it useful for both nostalgic music edits and modern short-form comedy.
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A 17-second clip of Run-DMC's 1986 hip-hop song “It's Tricky,” used in edits, dance videos, and comic moments when a task suddenly gets difficult.
This clip captures part of “It's Tricky,” the fast-paced Run-DMC track built around forceful rap delivery, a driving beat, and the instantly recognizable repeated hook. Its energetic rhythm gives videos a playful sense of urgency, while the lyrics make it a natural match for difficult tasks, confusing situations, and challenges that go wrong. The excerpt can turn an ordinary sequence into a lively montage or sharpen the punch line in a comedic edit. Its extended length also gives creators room to synchronize several cuts with the beat.
