Daydreaming
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Shara Nelson

I quietly observe standing in my space
Daydreaming
I quietly observe standing in my space
Daydreaming

3D

Way that we say 'em in style that we raid 'em in
Massive attack we keep it strong just like a vitamin
Going for the positive wiping out the negative songs
'Cause brother it's relative
The??? Is pickup all the lyrics on the dancefloor
To raise your spirit level cause it demands more

Tricky

Attitude is cool degrees below zero
Up against the wall behaving like deniro
Tricky's performing taking his photo
Make him stand with a tan touch it like cocoa
Smooth keep it moving at the back now
Free as the needle that's movnig through the track now

3D

Hands keep the drummer's beats we need new sticks
Dance around the vibes like acoustics
No drugs or pharmaceuticals for the body ain't suitable
Stick with liquid me and trick we drop
The paper that you??? Lick with
Tricky trouble and strife ain't no sunshine in my life
Wiseguys get protection when they carry a knife
They shouldn't have been born they're making me yawn
But I just take it easy it's a sunday morning

3D

So you come???
Together we'll grow forever watch my ak rig go

Daddy G

Because my ak rig goes boom boom
My ak rig goes boom

3D

Yeah rhymin' the jam and uh we got the stamina
Cause you never know it's like we don't give a damn and uh
And it's??? To keep your distance
Resist and the posse gets the pressure of this dance
The cool breeze that you welcome in the heat
You don't see it but you feel it when it's blowing on the street

Tricky

If I was a rich man

Daddy G

Da da dada

Tricky

I quietly observe standing in my space
It's the devious days they call the rat race
It's a concrete jungle, evil in the town
Weebles, wobble, occasional squabble
But we're happy when the bomb drops
Down

3D

Don't make sound
'Cause the dancefloor's a desert
And the dancers are parched
Do a rain dance and you brace through a marsh
My heavy my brother get lighter than helium
Float above the world to break the tedium
Living in my headphones soul is what I say to 'em
The surreal boom of the budokan stadium

Shara Nelson

Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming
I quietly observe standing in my space

Tricky

Well I'm tricky kid don't deal with sadness
Can't be with the one I love I love the one that I miss
I'm very down to earth but brain sits on top floor
Don't need another lover just need, I'm insecure

3D

The weather is a-changin' the storms be shakin
The love that you make is equal to the love you're makin
Here comes the sun little darlin here comes the sun
It's alright

Tricky

Yes tricky kid I check my situation
Naggy this maggy that maggy means inflation
Hip-hop you don't stop cause I'm not sloppy
I like the beat so we need another copy

3D

We're natives of the massive territory and I'm proud
Getting peaceful in the desert that the glory and the crowd
The problem ain't a different kind of skin tricks
I love my neighbor and i??? The olympics
See you a hooligan you try to play the fool again

Tricky

Caught you in the lost and found

3D

When your posse weren't around

Tricky

No crowd

3D

So you're going for you tool again

Shara Nelson

Daydreaming
I quietly observe standing in my space




Daydreaming
Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming

Overall Meaning

The song "Daydreaming" by Massive Attack featuring Shara Nelson, Tricky, and Daddy G was released in 1991 as a part of their debut album, Blue Lines. The song is a perfect example of the group's signature sound - a fusion of hip hop, reggae, and soul, creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. The lyrics, as with many Massive Attack songs, are difficult to interpret but some possible themes include the pressures of modern society, the power of music and its ability to uplift spirits, and the idea of escaping reality through daydreaming.


The song begins with Shara Nelson's soothing voice singing "I quietly observe standing in my space, daydreaming," implying a sense of detachment from reality. Tricky then comes in with the lyrics "The attitude is cool degrees below zero, up against the wall behaving like De Niro," referencing the pressure to appear "cool" in society. The chorus "Well, I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming" suggests that the characters in the song are using daydreaming as a way to escape reality and find peace.


Further in the song, 3D raps about wiping out the negative songs and keeping things positive, while Tricky makes a reference to his own insecurities when he says "Don't need another lover, just need, I'm insecure." The final chorus is repeated three times, emphasizing the importance of daydreaming and how it can help in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

I quietly observe standing in my space
I silently watch as I stand in my own place


Daydreaming
Lost in thought and imagination


Way that we say 'em in style that we raid 'em in
The way in which we speak is unique and our style is bold


Massive attack we keep it strong just like a vitamin
We are a powerful group, just like a vital nutrient


Going for the positive wiping out the negative songs
We focus on positive messages and eliminate negative ones


'Cause brother it's relative
Because it's all a matter of perspective


The??? Is pickup all the lyrics on the dancefloor
The audience is picking up all the lyrics on the dancefloor


To raise your spirit level cause it demands more
To elevate your mood because it requires more energy


Attitude is cool degrees below zero
Our attitude is nonchalant and indifferent


Up against the wall behaving like deniro
Our behavior is bold and confident, similar to that of Robert DeNiro


Tricky's performing taking his photo
Tricky is performing and having his picture taken


Make him stand with a tan touch it like cocoa
Make him look tan and touch him like cocoa


Smooth keep it moving at the back now
Smoothly move to the background now


Free as the needle that's moving through the track now
As free as a needle gliding through its track


Hands keep the drummer's beats we need new sticks
Our hands keep the drummer's beats going and we need new sticks


Dance around the vibes like acoustics
Dance in harmony with the vibrations like acoustics


No drugs or pharmaceuticals for the body ain't suitable
No drugs or medicine is suitable for the body


Stick with liquid me and trick we drop
Stick with liquids, Tricky and I will drop them


The paper that you??? Lick with
The paper that you lick with


Tricky trouble and strife ain't no sunshine in my life
Tricky brings trouble and it causes stress, there's no bright side to it


Wiseguys get protection when they carry a knife
Criminals get protection when they carry weapons


They shouldn't have been born they're making me yawn
They should not have been born, they make me feel bored


But I just take it easy it's a sunday morning
But I just take it easy like it's a lazy Sunday morning


So you come???
So you are coming?


Together we'll grow forever watch my ak rig go
We will grow together and watch my AK device work


Because my ak rig goes boom boom
Because my AK device makes a loud noise


Yeah rhymin' the jam and uh we got the stamina
We can keep up with the rhythm and we have the energy


Cause you never know it's like we don't give a damn and uh
We don't care much, as you never know what will happen


And it's??? To keep your distance
And it's important to keep a safe distance


Resist and the posse gets the pressure of this dance
Oppose us and our group will feel the pressure during this dance


The cool breeze that you welcome in the heat
The refreshing breeze that we welcome in the hot weather


You don't see it but you feel it when it's blowing on the street
You cannot see it, but you can feel it when it is blowing in the street


If I was a rich man
If I were wealthy


Da da dada
Sound effect


It's the devious days they call the rat race
These are the difficult days referred to as the rat race


It's a concrete jungle, evil in the town
It is a harsh and unpleasant place filled with danger and negativity


Weebles, wobble, occasional squabble
Weebles wobble, and there is the occasional argument


But we're happy when the bomb drops
But we are happy when things change dramatically


Down
Feeling down


Don't make sound
Be quiet


'Cause the dancefloor's a desert
Because the dancefloor is empty


And the dancers are parched
And the dancers are thirsty


Do a rain dance and you brace through a marsh
Perform a rain dance, and then proceed through a muddy swamp


My heavy my brother get lighter than helium
My brother and I are strong, but we can become lighter than helium


Float above the world to break the tedium
Rise above the world to escape boredom


Living in my headphones soul is what I say to 'em
Living in my headphones, I share my soul with them


The surreal boom of the budokan stadium
The surreal sound from the Budokan Stadium


Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming
I feel light and happy when I'm daydreaming


Well I'm tricky kid don't deal with sadness
I am a tricky kid who does not handle sadness well


Can't be with the one I love I love the one that I miss
I cannot be with the one I love, so I love the one that I miss


I'm very down to earth but brain sits on top floor
I am grounded, but I have an active and imaginative mind


Don't need another lover just need, I'm insecure
I do not need another lover, I just need someone to make me feel secure


The weather is a-changin' the storms be shakin
The weather is changing, and the storms are getting more intense


The love that you make is equal to the love you're makin
The love that you give is the same as the love you receive


Here comes the sun little darlin here comes the sun
The sun is rising little darling, the sun is rising


It's alright
Everything is okay


Naggy this maggy that maggy means inflation
Complaining about this and that leads to inflation


Hip-hop you don't stop cause I'm not sloppy
Hip-hop doesn't stop because I'm not untidy


I like the beat so we need another copy
I enjoy the beat so we need another copy


We're natives of the massive territory and I'm proud
We belong to the Massive group, and I'm proud of it


Getting peaceful in the desert that the glory and the crowd
Finding peace in the desert with the glory and the crowd


The problem ain't a different kind of skin tricks
The problem is not having different skin tones in our group


I love my neighbor and i??? The olympics
I love my neighbor and I support the Olympic games


See you a hooligan you try to play the fool again
You are acting like a hooligan and trying to behave foolishly again


Caught you in the lost and found
Caught you in the lost property section


When your posse weren't around
When your group of friends was not around


No crowd
No audience


So you're going for your tool again
So you are looking for your weapon again


Daydreaming
Lost in thought and imagination




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@araflyrics

LYRICS:

Living in a daydream
She said, "Love me like you paid me"
You know, I'll be gone for so long
So give me all of your love, give me something to dream about

Stay until the morning
'Cause baby, loving you's the real thing
It just feels right
When you give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
(All of your love, give me something to dream about)
So give me all of your love, give me something to dream about

Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about

Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about



@m0ngi_28

Lyrics:
Ooh-ooh
Ooh
Living in a daydream
She said, "Love me like you pay me"
You know I'll be gone for so long
So give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
Ooh-ooh
Staying 'til the morning
'Cause baby, loving you is the real thing
It just feels right
When you give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
(All of your love, give me something to dream about)
So give me all of your love, give me something to dream about
Ooh-ooh
Oh, no
Yeah
Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream
(Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about)
Living in a daydream
Living in a daydream (it's alright)
Living in a daydream
(Give me all of your love, give me something to dream about)
Give me all of your love
Ooh-ooh (give me all of your love, give me something to dream about)
Ooh (it's alright)
Ooh-ooh (give me all of your love, give me something to dream about)
Ah



@margaritakmp

[Intro]
Ooh
Ooh

[Verse 1]
Livin' in a daydream
She said, ’'Love me like you pay me'’
You know I'll be gone for so long
So give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about

[Chorus]
Ooh

[Verse 2]
Stayin' till the morning
'Cause, baby, lovin' is the real thing
It just feels right
When you give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about
(All of your love, give me somethin' to dream about)
So give me all of your love, give me somethin’ to dream about
[Chorus]
Ooh
Oh, no
Yeah
Yeah

[Bridge]
Livin’ in a daydream
Livin' in a daydream
Livin’ in a daydream
Give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about

[Chorus]
Livin' in a daydream
Livin' in a daydream (It’s alright)
Livin' in a daydream
(Give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about)
Give me all of your love
Ooh (Give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about)
Ooh (It's alright)
Woo (Give me all of your love, give me somethin' to dream about)
Ah



All comments from YouTube:

@random-rj5vp

This song is so catchy, and Harry's perfect high notes while singing DAYDREAM really made my dayy

@luzmicaela4068

every magic rithmyc

@MrGaga35

This one and satellite are everything! Production and vocals holy shit!! 😭😭

@teehee1404

@@MrGaga35 totally agree! they're not talked about that much like the other songs, but the vocals are something different

@Ilovemydogssssssss

Yes very beautiful

@yamanibryant-mccray2243

Always

@shashavengesayi6055

This whole album sounds like I’m driving along the ocean in the 80s. I love it

@hannahgrill3003

exactly what i was thinking!

@laujam4650

Yup

@brandonloobie8550

I'm literally obssessed. This album is one of the best I've listened to in YEARS.

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