Ambient music evolved from early 20th century forms of semi-audible music, from the impressionism of Erik Satie, through "musique concrete" and the minimalism of Terry Riley and Philip Glass, and Brian Eno's deliberate sub-audible approach.
Later developments found the dreamy non-linear elements of ambient music applied to some forms of rhythmic music presented in chill-out rooms at raves and other dance events, but always with the primary feature that the music is intended to drift in and out of the listener's awareness while creating its effect on the listener's consciousness.
Teardrop
Massive Attack Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Massive Attack's song Teardrop are incredibly thought-provoking and require a thorough analysis to truly understand the meaning behind them. The first verse talks about the power of love, which is not just a feeling, but a verb and a doing word. The lyrics suggest that love is something that one must do, rather than just feel. The singer feels fearless while talking about love, and this idea is further emphasized in the second and third verses where they repeat "fearless on my breath" multiple times.
The second verse describes a dark night where black flowers blossom. It's a clear contrast between light and dark, with the unstoppable power of love being the only thing that makes the singer feel safe and fearless. The third verse compares water to a mirror, suggesting that the singer sees themselves in the mirror and is not afraid of what they see.
The last two lines convey the sense of vulnerability in the song. The singer is stumbling in the dark, which could represent the difficulties in life. It's possible that the song is discussing a relationship, love, and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love is a verb
Love is not just a feeling, but an action that one must actively engage in.
Love is a doing word
Love requires effort and action, rather than just passively feeling it.
Fearless on my breath
With a sense of bravery and courage in every breath I take.
Gentle impulsion
A soft, yet strong force that moves me forward.
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Stirs up emotions within me and makes me feel free and unburdened.
Teardrop on the fire
A single teardrop falling on a blazing fire.
Night, night of matter
A dark, mysterious night filled with tangible substances.
Black flowers blossom
Unexpected beauty and growth can arise from dark and ominous situations.
Water is my eye
My tears represent my emotions and feelings.
Most faithful mirror
Reflects my true self and emotions with unwavering honesty.
Of a confession
A revealing of my innermost thoughts and feelings.
You're stumbling in the dark
You are lost and unsure of your way in life.
You're stumbling in the dark
You are lost and unsure of your way in life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Fraser, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tunnelmental
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
Nine 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 down
You're stumbling down
Thank you Liz and Massive Attack.
@amy45472
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 after day
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 stumble in the dark
You stumble in the dark
@deryabozkurt7399
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
It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)Â
It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)
@rosalomon3168
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
It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)
It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)
@tamielynne7374
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Feathers on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Feathers on my breath
[Chorus]
Teardrop on the fire
Feathers on my breath
[Verse 2]
Night, night, after day
Black flowers blossoming
Feathers on my breath
Black flowers blossoming
Fearless on my breath
[Chorus]
Teardrop on the fire
Feathers on my...
[Verse 3]
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Feathers on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Feathers on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Feathers on my breath
@linkinparkrulz2275
My younger brother committed suicide last weekend by overdosing on something. He was found with headphones on, presumably listening to something. This is his youtube account. He made a playlist containing 6 songs that was edited the day he passed. This is one of the 6 songs. With the method he used, he was dead after about 30 minutes, probably unconscious around 12 minutes. I like to think that it was peaceful for him with his music on. I love you Darius, I'll miss you everyday for the rest of my life..
@manfredd9203
I'm sorry for you... hope he found peace now...
@rumblefish9
Sorry for your loss
@MagnificentBlueberry
I'm so sorry for your loss I hope your brother has found his peace â€
@timwalters8797
Sending much love in such a time âïžđâ€ïžâš wish you all the very best đ
@timwalters8797
So sorry đ
@theboethianacolyte4342
I have a sudden urge to write symptoms on a whiteboard...
@Yaansarii
Everbody Lies đ€„
@MrFox_Fr
And remember: It's never a lupus
@spiffydigs
That's just the barbarianism of the 21st century. Let it wash over, and never be serious ever.