This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Night, night of matter
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
You're stumbling in the dark
You're stumbling in the dark
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Night, night of matter
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
You're stumbling in the dark
You're stumbling in the dark
Lyrics submitted by Selfmutilized, edited by just1x, TheOldHacker, MycroftJr, eeeeee, Stephen1961, o-phelia
Teardrop Lyrics as written by Robert Del Naja Elizabeth Fraser
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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I was about to come here and voice my disbelief at the ignorance of everyone who provided an opinion about the meaning of this song until I read ",ozoneocean's," post. FINALLY someone used the gray matter between their ears and did some research. This song is clearly about loss, and dealing with loss. The woman who provided the vocals for the song was even quoted as saying that she had her friend Jeff Buckley, who died in a drowning accident, in mind when she was writing it! She said it helped her cope. It could be interpreted as any loss, it depends on hoe the individual listener relates to it. It could be the loss felt due to the ending of a relationship, or the loss felt over a loved one passing away. Anyone who has ever lost someone that meant the world to them knows how difficult it is to deal with it. It's as difficult as trying to put out a fire by standing over it and crying. "Teardrops on the fire...?" You people who say its about abortion are just plain dumb. Yeah, Massive Attack is going to make a song that describes in detail an abortion procedure; are you mad? I seriously doubt a woman would listen to this song for comfort after having an abortion. And those who say that is what it's about because of the video...you're even dumber than the other people. Have you never seen a music video from Tool, or Gorillaz? Their videos have nothing at all to do with the lyrics of their songs. Massive Attack is a new age rock band. Of course their videos are going to be weird. It's how they are defined.
C'mon people, think before you post dumb crap. This is a very sweet and touching song. Don't ruin it's meaning with the macabre.
don't get mad just tell your opinion without screaming, by the way i was here just to say the same ozone and yourself said, thanks to him and u for the good explanation
i think your right, but in your fit of rage you have overstated yourself, and thats when you begin to look like an idiot yourself. the song can be about abortion because that is loss aswell. you can assert yourself if you believe you are correct and justify, but there is no need to criticise.
Bitter much?
bang on my son. Good work.
I think the whole reason songs are made with such vague lyrics is so that they take on different interpretations. This very site has categories such as "My Opinion, My Interpretation." Now if you want what the ARTIST was thinking about when he/she put it down to relate to other people- maybe, yes, there is one meaning for that person. Or maybe, again, for one person it could have multiple meanings as they try to make sense out of the world and relate to others through music. Some songs are written purposefully to inspire thought and feeling and what it means to that individual, so I wouldn't knock others too hard. I can definitely see how this song could be about abortion... even though maybe that's not what the artist meant. I actually thought it meant something completely different than both of these things, but I will buy the death/loss interpretation because I was looking for what the artist was talking about.<br /> <br /> Here is my, somewhat looser interpretation of such a vague song:<br /> <br /> "Love, love is a verb" - Verbs are action words, love is more than words, it is action<br /> "Love is a doing word" - Possibly talking about sex here- sex is the act born out of love<br /> "Fearless on my breath" - I'm still not sure she says "breath" every single time. I've listened to this hundreds of times to try and find out. At any rate, fearless on my breath could mean she's not afraid to express herself sexually.<br /> <br /> "Black flowers blossom" - Obviously unpleasantry is blooming. Could be death, or just consequence.<br /> <br /> <br /> "Teardrop on the fire of a confession" - A confession was made, and through the confession that individual is seeking freedom from pain. The fire of the confession may be punishment for one's sins- wrath of God, hell, etc.<br /> <br /> "Water is my eye"<br /> "Most faithful mirror" - The person making the confession is crying and will never be the same, and will never look the same in the mirror<br /> <br /> I don't know- this one is still tough. The "confession" word does not fit the explanation about loss of a loved one. What would either party have to make a confession about? Also, why would loss of a loved one involve crying in the mirror? And, she keeps repeating "Fearless on my breath" as if to remind herself of the bad decision she made.<br /> <br /> The jury is still out on this one for me personally. Also remember, just because an artist tells a story to the camera, it doesn't mean it is true. There are plenty of songs out there that are puzzles like this. It's the artist's way of hiding the truth in plain sight.
@IrishWxman Actually you need to do some research about the gorillaz. Their videos have very much to do with the lyrics. Not all of it. But you obviously know nothing about the gorillaz. I could go into detail. But I'll leave you to figure out the relation to the extensive history of the virtual members of the band and the music and the videos.<br /> I would also recommend looking at "Rise of the Ogre"
@IrishWxman For many, a spontaneous abortion is a loss. A loss of someone they in many ways already loved, and waited for. A unfulfilled love. I agree that the song song is not about the performance of a medical procedure. But if it is about loss (in general), grief after an abortion (spontaneous or not) is still a valid personal interpretation.
@IrishWxman i am unclear as to why if one's opinion differs from yours, that you must not only perceive him or her as "dumb" but also publicly state this. you don't stop there tho, you feel the need to go on as to suggest such people are "mad." <br /> <br /> btw massive attack are a trip hop band, not a new age rock band. notice how i can state this without insulting you.<br /> <br /> you are lacking understanding if you do not know that an abortion is a tremendous loss with accompanying guilt. i agree with the writers who point out why a confession if the song is taken at the given meaning? as another mentioned, artists frequently mislead us with the actual meaning of songs. i could make a short list off the top of mine head.<br /> <br /> i don't know that its meaning is ruined if it was in fact about an abortion (which other tunes by liz suggest, such as "perhaps some other aeon"), and for the record this was one of the most comforting songs if not THE most comforting after abortion gave me its permanent scar.<br /> <br /> ""Teardrops on the fire...?" You people who say its about abortion are just plain dumb." <br /> <br /> ......abortion, as any death- is permanent. no amount of crying can change it. the lyrics apply quite well.<br /> <br /> "Yeah, Massive Attack is going to make a song that describes in detail an abortion procedure; are you mad?" <br /> <br /> ...... liz wrote the lyrics!<br /> and they do not describe an abortion procedure- not in detail and not at all. they do happen to perfectly describe the post-abortion experience, however.<br /> <br /> as you wrote "C'mon people, think before you post dumb crap". not to be insulting, but perhaps you should follow your own advice?
@IrishWxman So one thing im hung up on, at the very end, no matter how many times i turn this up and listen to it. The current lyrics dont fit what i hear at all It sounds like she's saying "You're stumbling in the daaaark<br /> You're stumbling in the daaaaark" given that this is about someone who died, and their being in the "hereafter" or on the "otherside". It would make sense. Maybe she feels that he's lost with out the friendship they had? Or his stumbling in the dark is a reflection of her belief that there may not be anything after death and so he's stumbling, tripping over other souls in the dark. Idk. Those are just my thoughts.
@IrishWxman @SgtReznor<br /> Also <br /> "Water is my eye"<br /> "Most faithful mirror" - The person making the confession is crying and will never be the same, and will never look the same in the mirror<br /> <br /> This explanation is way to vague. <br /> "Water is my eye" <br /> Being a practitioner, water is a reflective element. It can reflect back, but can also be used to see through to certain truths. water is my eye to me sounds like she's saying that her eyes are quite literally water. They reflect, just like water, and in doing so any look in her eyes gives her feelings away. They tell a truth. <br /> And how does she translate that truth? In the next line, "most faithful mirror" she can depend on her eyes and face and the water in her tears to be a most faithful mirror, even when she doesnt want them to be. Like a mirror she cant hide her feelings about her friends death. <br />