Any Love
Massive Attack Lyrics


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You go out every night as a single
But you don't really know what to do
You see someone you'd just like to mingle
And you imagine she's waiting for you

Any love
Any love that you feel is for real
And each time that you use love
You're gonna lose love

Any love
Love, love
Love, sweet love
Any love
Love, love
Love, sweet love

There is no certain crowd that you run with
Throw your passion away let me run with
He says hi she says hi and I'm done with
Though you never belong I'm waiting to see
Any love that you feel is for real
And each time that you use love
You're gonna lose love

Any love
Love, love
Love, sweet love
Any love
Any love
Love, love
Love, sweet love

You go out every night as a single
But you don't really know what to do
You see someone you'd just like to mingle
And imagine that she is waiting for you
She's waiting, waiting for you
Is waiting for you
Waiting for you

Any love
Love, love




Love, sweet love
[Repeat x 4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Any Love" by Massive Attack tell a story of a person who goes out every night hoping to find love, but doesn't really know what to do. The song addresses the idea of using love as a solution to fill a void, instead of seeking genuine connections. The lyrics suggest that people use love like a commodity and take it for granted, which leads to losing it. The chorus repeats the idea that any love that you feel is for real, but each time you use love, you will lose it. The lyrics also emphasize the idea of waiting for someone who will reciprocate love authentically and not just use it as a temporary solution.


Overall, the song is a comment on contemporary dating culture and highlights how people approach love as a commodity instead of a genuine connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You go out every night as a single
You have a pattern of being alone every night.


But you don't really know what to do
You lack a sense of direction on how to approach your loneliness.


You see someone you'd just like to mingle
You spot someone you're attracted to.


And you imagine she's waiting for you
You fantasize that the person you're attracted to is also interested in you.


Any love
Any affection/romantic interest


Any love that you feel is for real
Your attraction to someone is genuine.


And each time that you use love
Every time you attempt to pursue a romantic interest.


You're gonna lose love
You will likely not attain the romantic connection you're seeking.


Love, love
Affection/romantic interest


Love, sweet love
Affection/romantic interest brings a sense of comfort or happiness.


There is no certain crowd that you run with
You do not belong to a specific group of people.


Throw your passion away let me run with
Get past your reservations and engage in romance with me.


He says hi she says hi and I'm done with
You are not interested in simple salutations, but in a deeper connection.


Though you never belong I'm waiting to see
Even though you might not feel like you fit in, I'm anticipating your interest in me.


She's waiting, waiting for you
The person you're attracted to is interested in you as well.


Any love, Love love, Love, sweet love
Repeating the importance of affection/romantic interest.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI, DAVID J WOLINSKI

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@KotoBish

proper tune, get your smile ready as you hit play

@paulnellie2124

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@wickedwaiata2939

I used to play this jam when I was DJing bars in the early 90s - still DJing so time to start dropping this tune again!!!

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This should have been on blue lines

@paulnellie2124

2022 this track will never get old.big respects to daddy g.claud Williams.tricky and the rest of the band to ever come out of Bristol Town.massive attack.AKA.WILD BUNCH

@tomnelson6332

Just found this tune after 25 years..incredible. Beautiful track.loved it back then still love it now..pure dope.

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Me too! Since the beginning of Youtube waiting!

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@paulnellie2124

I just have to comment everytime I hear this track.a masterpiece.beutifull.timeless..and perfect..thankyou again WiLdBuNcH

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