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Teardrop
Massive Attack Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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 Š Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Fraser, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@saltywisdom

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



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@OdesaFilmStudio

timeless music

@brianbrenton1025

For what it's worth, it sounds like he did what he wanted to do.

@rgens

Yes

@elb3648

It is :)))

@aeons7836

(Sparse thoughtful trip hop music)

@mandaflax

@OdesaFilmStudio I love your movies! ❤

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@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

@sammyxd91

I'm so sorry for your loss I hope your brother has found his peace ❤

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