Protection
Massive Attack/Musicfire.in Lyrics

This girl I know needs some shelter
There is a girl who is in need of protection and safety

But she don't believe anyone can help her
She feels that nobody can offer her the help she needs

She's doing so much harm doing so much damage
She is hurting herself and those around her

But you don't want to get involved
You are hesitant to help her, possibly due to fear or other personal reasons

You tell her she can manage
You advise her to handle the situation on her own

Now you can't change the way she feels
You are aware that you cannot change her emotions or thoughts

But you could put your arm around her
You can still offer her comfort and support through physical touch

I know you want to live yourself
You have your own life and goals

But could you forgive yourself
You may regret not helping her if something bad happens

If you left her just the way you found her
If you don't offer her help, she may continue to suffer and be hurt

You're a boy and I'm a girl
There is a difference in gender between the two people in this scenario

But you know you can lean on me
The artist is willing to offer emotional support and stability

And I don't have no fear
The singer is not afraid or hesitant to help

I'll take on any man here
The singer is willing to take on anyone who tries to harm or hurt the person in need

Who says that's not the way it should be
The singer is challenging societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles

She's a girl and you're a boy
The artist is highlighting the difference in gender between the two individuals again

Sometimes you look so small
The person being addressed appears vulnerable or weak at times

You've got a baby of your own
The person being addressed has their own responsibilities and a family

When your baby's gone
If the individual's child is not around or not with them at the moment

She'll be the one
The girl in need of protection will be the one to offer support and comfort

To catch you when you fall
The girl in need of protection will be there for the person being addressed if they need help or support in return

I need some shelter
The person speaking is also in need of protection or safety in some way

Just run around helter skelter
The person speaking may be feeling overwhelmed and chaotic

And I've leaned on you before
The person speaking has relied on the other person for help or support in the past

Now you can lean on me
The singer is offering support and help in return

That's more then it will ever be
The singer feels that offering help and support is more important than anything else

That's the way it should be
The singer is emphasizing the importance of offering help and support to those in need, regardless of gender or any other factors

I can't change the way you feel
The person speaking understands that they cannot control the emotions or thoughts of others

But I could put my arms around you
The artist is offering physical comfort and support to the person being addressed