Lyric discussion by beanbagchair 

Cover art for Mezzanine lyrics by Massive Attack

He's trying to convince her that the intimacy in their relationship is more rewarding than the acquaintances of her fame/success; to not fear stepping off that pedestal, that his love can hold her and she won't get hurt if she lets go of her pride/vanity and just focus on their love, the most important, fulfilling thing in their life together.

@beanbagchair Ah I really like this interpretation, seems to hit home.

@beanbagchair that's a very interesting perspective on the content of the song. I've given a sense of two lovers distant in some ways and a lack of effort to commit on both sides. one of my favorite songs.