Daydreaming
Massive Attack Lyrics

I quietly observe standing in my space
I am observing and contemplating while standing alone in my own space.

Daydreaming
I am lost in thought and imagination, allowing my mind to wander freely.

Way that we say 'em in style that we write 'em in
Our lyrics are delivered with a unique style and written with careful attention to detail.

Massive attack we keep it strong just like a vitamin
We, Massive Attack, produce music that is powerful and uplifting, like a positive supplement for the mind and soul.

Going for the positive wiping out the negative songs
We aim to create music that spreads positivity and joy, eliminating songs that focus on negativity.

'Cause brother it's relative
This is because everyone's experiences, emotions, and perspectives are different, making everything relative.

The pass is picking up all the lyrics on the dance floor
The beat is catching and the lyrics are resonating with the listeners, especially on the dance floor.

That raise your spirit level 'cause it demands for
The music and lyrics have an energizing effect and it is because of the demand and expectation of its listeners.

Attitude is cool degrees below zero
Our attitude is icy cold, unaffected by adverse circumstances and challenges.

Up against the wall behaving like De Niro
We are standing up, against the wall like De Niro, tough and unyielding.

Tricky's performing taking his phono
Tricky is performing and DJ-ing, spinning his records on the turntable.

Making a stand with a tan touch it like cocoa
Taking a stance and making a statement, like the touch of cocoa, soft and bold at the same time.

Smooth to keep you moving at the back now
Our smooth music keeps the audience grooving and swaying in the back.

Free is the needle it's moving through the track now
The needle on the turntable is free to move, creating the rhythm of the track.

Dance to the drummer's beats we need new sticks
We dance to the beat of the drummer, demanding new sticks to maintain the rhythm.

Bounce around the vibes like acoustics
We move and bounce to the vibes, like acoustic sound waves.

No drugs or pharmaceuticals for the body ain't suitable
We believe in natural highs and not using drugs or medications that are harmful to the body.

Stick with liquid me and trick we've drop
We stick with liquids, referring to alcohol, while performing and creating music.

A paper which you use my tongue to lick with
We are referencing rolling papers used for smoking, saying that our music is like the paper on which the lyrics are printed.

Trouble and strife ain't no sunshine in my life
Difficulties and conflicts are present, casting a shadow on my life and preventing me from experiencing happiness.

Wiseguys get protection when they carry a knife
Mafia members receive protection by carrying a knife, implying that violence is prevalent in the world.

They shouldn't have been born they're making me yawn
We do not understand the existence of certain people who bore us with their presence.

But I just take it easy it's a Sunday morn'
We remain relaxed and at ease despite the tiresome people around us, it is just another lazy and peaceful Sunday morning.

So you come on light my fire and
We are inviting someone to ignite our interest and passion.

Together we'll grow forever watch my eight kay rig go
Together, we will continue to develop and progress in our creative endeavors, and our music equipment will keep playing and generating sound.

Because my eight kay rig goes boom boom
Our music setup produces powerful and impactful sounds.

Yeah rhymin' the jam and uh we got the stamina
We are rapping to the music, and we have the energy and endurance to keep performing.

In case you never know us if we don't give a damn and uh
We do not care about name recognition or popularity, we are concerned only with creating and performing music.

And it's hard to handle keep your distance
Our music and attitude can be difficult to manage and comprehend, so it is better to keep a safe distance.

Resist and the posse gets the pleasure of this dance
If you resist and do not appreciate our music, we will still perform and entertain our fans.

The cool breeze that you welcome in the heat
Our music is like a refreshing cool breeze, offering relief from hot and intense situations.

You don't see it but you feel it when it's blowing on the street
Our music does not have a visible form, but its effects can be felt as it resonates through the streets.

It's the devious days they call the rat race
Modern life can be full of deceitful and cunning behavior, known as the rat race.

It's a concrete jungle, evil in the town
The world can be like a harsh and unforgiving urban environment, where negativity is rampant.

Weebles, wobble, occasional squabble
Small issues and conflicts arise and are quickly resolved, like Weebles wobbling but not falling down.

But what happen when the bomb drops down
What will happen when there is a catastrophic event or disaster?

Don't make sound
Stay quiet and do not create any noise or commotion.

'Cause the dance floor's a desert
The dance floor is empty and devoid of any activity or energy.

And the dancers are parched
The dancers are thirsty for music and movement, waiting for energy to be injected back into the dance floor.

Do a rain dance and your brain's still marsh
Even if you try to invoke some kind of energy or excitement, your mind and body will still feel sluggish and unresponsive.

My heavy my brother get lighter than helium
Despite appearing heavy and intense, our music has a lightness to it, like helium floating upwards.

Float above the world to break the tedium
Our music and creativity allows us to rise above the repetitive and dull aspects of life.

Living in my headphones Sony's what I say to 'em
We are immersed in our music and are communicating with Sony electronic devices to generate and create it.

The surreal boom of the budokan stadium
We are referencing a famous stadium in Tokyo, Japan, and its surreal and powerful acoustics that reverberate with our music.

Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming
While lost in thought, we feel light and free, as if floating in the air.

I'm very down to earth but brain sits on top floor
We maintain a grounded and humble personality but have a creative, imaginative, and authoritative mind.

Don't need another lover just need, I'm insecure
We do not require another person to satisfy our needs, but we have our own vulnerabilities and insecurities.

The weather is a changin' the storms be shakin'
Change is happening and affecting our environment and world, shaking things up like a storm.

The love that you take is equal to the love you're makin'
The amount of love and care you give to others makes a difference in the amount you receive in return.

Here comes the sun little darlin' here comes the sun
Things are brightening up and improving, like the sun coming out after a long period of darkness or clouds.

Yes tricky kid i check my situation
We are acknowledging and assessing our current circumstances and life situation.

Maggie this Maggie that Maggie means inflation
We are referencing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher, and how her policies caused inflation in the country.

Hip-hop you don't stop cause I'm not sloppy
We continue to create and produce rap and hip-hop music without stopping, and we strive for precision and quality.

I like the beat so we need another copy
We enjoy the rhythm and sound of our music so much that we want to create another copy to continue playing it.

We're natives of the massive territory and we're proud
We are proud to belong to the Massive Attack music group and consider ourselves natives of that musical territory.

Get peaceful in the dance, adapt the glory and the crowd
We hope to instill peace and tranquility in our listeners through our music, and to revel in the glory and celebration of the crowd's enjoyment.

The problem ain't a different kind of skin tricks
Our problems and conflicts are not caused by differences in skin color or ethnicity.

I love my neighbour I don't wait for the Olympics
We love and respect our neighbors and do not need to wait for an international event like the Olympics to display our camaraderie and unity.

See you go hooligan you're trying to play the fool again
We are calling out a person who is misbehaving like a hooligan and causing trouble.

Caught you in the lost and found
We have caught this person acting out of line, like an item that gets lost and then found again.

When your posse weren't around no crowd
This person was misbehaving when their friends or group were not present to keep them in check, and now there is no one there to support or defend them.

So you're going for you tool again
This person is resorting to their aggressive and disruptive behavior again, trying to be a nuisance and force themselves on the situation.

Daydreaming
We continue to indulge in our imaginative and creative daydreaming.

Well I'm floating on air when I'm daydreaming
We feel free and uplifted while lost in our daydreams, like we are floating in the air.