Lyric discussion by Stonie_Stonsen 

Cover art for Atlas Air lyrics by Massive Attack

It's about the "Black Flights" and torture in the war against terror. And it's from both perspectives, the torturer and the victim. Interesting lyrics, pity the music is such a bore, like on most songs of the new album.

I recently went to their concert and this song was one of my favorites when performed live. Some of their songs change quite a bit when performed on stage. This one was definitely better live than angel.