The debut Massive Attack album Blue Lines was released in 1991, with the single "Unfinished Sympathy" reaching the charts and later being voted the 63rd greatest song of all time in a poll by NME. 1998's Mezzanine (containing the top 10 single "Teardrop") and 2003's 100th Window charted in the UK at number one. Both Blue Lines and Mezzanine feature in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including a Brit Award—winning Best British Dance Act, two MTV Europe Music Awards and two Q Awards. They have released five studio albums that have sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Throughout their history, Massive Attack have been supporters and activists for political, human rights and environmental causes.
Fake the Aroma
Massive Attack Lyrics
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You sure you wanna be with me I've nothing to give
Don't lie and say this lovin's best
Don't leave us in emotional place
Take a walk take a rest now take a rest
I seen ya diggin a hole in ya neighborhood
You're crazy but you're lazy
Your troubles must be see-through
See through money like it's paper
With faces I remember
I drink on a daily basis though it seldom calms my temper
Ya leave me in peace, ya leave me in pieces
I walking through the suburbs
We're not exactly lovers
Your a couple specially
When your body's double
Duplicate and then you wait for the next kuwait
So karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Deflowering my baby are you my baby mate
I must be crazy you see I'm swayze
You diggin a hole in ya neighborhood
You're crazy but you're lazy must be lazy
I seen ya
The fire that rises in me
The daisy ? ? ? dwindle
? ? ? like a jungle in decline
My time has been so wasteful
I never fight time
Deflowering my baby are you my baby mate
My baby
Deflowering my baby are you my baby mate
I must be crazy I know you're lazy
So karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma what jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma what jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma what jamaica an' roma
Karmacoma what jamaica an' roma
The lyrics to Massive Attack's song Fake the Aroma are cryptic and open to interpretation, but there seems to be an underlying theme of disillusionment and frustration with a romantic partner. The song's protagonist (presumably one of the members of the band) questions whether their partner truly wants to be with them, acknowledging that they have little to offer. They implore their partner not to pretend that their love is the best, and not to leave them in an emotional place. The verses are somewhat disconnected, with references to digging a hole in the neighborhood, see-through money, and daily drinking, but they all seem to point to some sort of dissatisfaction with the world around them.
The chorus, "karmacoma jamaica an' roma," is repeated throughout the song and adds to the enigmatic nature of the lyrics. "Karmacoma" is a nod to another Massive Attack song of the same name, which also deals with themes of disillusionment and addiction, while "Jamaica" and "Roma" could refer to places where the singer feels they could start anew or find a new sense of purpose. The final verse features the repeated line "deflowering my baby, are you my baby mate," which could be interpreted as the singer feeling like their partner is taking away their innocence or idealism.
Overall, the lyrics to Fake the Aroma are a snapshot of a moment in time for the band, where they were feeling disillusioned and perhaps questioning their own motivations and actions. The song also speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost and disconnected in a confusing and chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
You sure you wanna be with me I've nothing to give
I have nothing to offer, are you sure you want to stay with me?
Don't lie and say this lovin's best
Don't pretend our love is perfect.
Don't leave us in emotional place
Don't leave us with unresolved feelings.
Take a walk take a rest now take a rest
Take a break from this emotional situation.
I seen ya diggin a hole in ya neighborhood
I saw you digging a hole in your community.
You're crazy but you're lazy
You have strange ideas, but you lack the motivation to pursue them.
No need to live in a lean-to
You don't have to live in a makeshift shelter.
Your troubles must be see-through
Your problems are apparent and easy to see.
See through money like it's paper
You are wasting money as if it's worthless.
With faces I remember
I recognize the faces on the money you waste.
I drink on a daily basis though it seldom calms my temper
I drink every day, but it doesn't often help me control my emotions.
Ya leave me in peace, ya leave me in pieces
When you leave me alone, I am both calm and broken.
I walking through the suburbs
I am walking through the residential neighborhoods.
We're not exactly lovers
We are not fully devoted to each other.
Your a couple specially
We are connected in a unique way.
When your body's double
When you are being unfaithful.
Duplicate and then you wait for the next kuwait
You copy yourself and then wait for the next opportunity to be unfaithful.
So karmacoma jamaica an' roma
The places Karmacoma, Jamaica, and Roma
Deflowering my baby are you my baby mate
Are you cheating on me with my partner?
I must be crazy you see I'm swayze
I must be insane since I'm confused and overwhelmed.
The fire that rises in me
The passion that builds up in me
The daisy ? ? ? dwindle
My hope and optimism are fading.
? ? ? like a jungle in decline
The situation is deteriorating like a dying jungle.
My time has been so wasteful
I have squandered so much time.
I never fight time
I never resist the passage of time.
Karmacoma what jamaica an' roma
Unknown meaning or significance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN NICHOLAS MATTHEW THAWS, ANDREW LEE ISAAC VOWLES, GRANTLEY MARSHALL, GRANTLEY EVAN MARSHALL, ROBERT DEL NAJA, ROBERT MILTON LOCKE, TIM NORFOLK
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