Mourning Air Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Thimble101 

Cover art for Mourning Air lyrics by Portishead

This song to me is about wanting the forbidden. its about reaching out for something beyond whats comfortable "beyond the window". What is our side of the window is home beyond it is the possibility of the unknown. To me the narrator is emotively lead verging on obsession, she can not see the logic of her actions as she can not necessarily see a life with who she refers to "half lit world" but she wishes to be true to herself which is evident by the fact that she is willing to endure hardship for what she craves "if i stumble or if i fall". In essence the song refers to a forbidden relationship in which she craves and wishes to touch upon but fears that she is alone in her feelings.

My Opinion

@Thimble101 excellent explanation and I agree