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 Awardâwinning 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.
Girl I Love You feat. Horace Andy
Massive Attack Lyrics
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Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
I say I love you but your loving has gone forever
Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
Girl I'm back in Spanish, ain't no trouble coming around
You promise you will never let me down
If you love me that much you will stick around
It's hard to tell that your love exist
But I know this one is for real
Girl I love you but your loving has gone forever
Forever
The song "Girl I love You" by Massive Attack featuring Horace Andy is a melancholic ode to lost love. The opening lines "girl I love you but your loving has gone forever" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is remorseful about losing the love of his life and is resigned to the fact that she is gone forever. The repetition of the chorus line "gonna miss you but my love has gone forever" emphasizes the sense of loss and longing that the singer is experiencing.
The second verse is more hopeful, with the singer addressing his lost love directly. He is back in Spanish, presumably in her company, and he appeals to her not to let him down. He wants her to stay with him because he loves her so much. But despite his plea, the singer is aware of the unlikelihood of their reunion, further expressed by the final line "forever".
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on lost love, the pain of separation, and the longing for a relationship that will never be. The lyrics, coupled with Horace Andy's soulful vocals, create a hauntingly beautiful ambiance that is both melancholic and captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I love you but your loving has gone forever
I have feelings for you, but your love for me is lost and will never return
Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
Although I will miss being with you, my love for you has also disappeared
I say I love you but your loving has gone forever
Even though I tell you that I love you, your feelings towards me are no longer there
Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
Even though I will miss being with you, my love for you has also disappeared
Girl I'm back in Spanish, ain't no trouble coming around
I'm feeling good and things seem to be going smoothly with no problems in sight
You promise you will never let me down
You've made assurances that you won't disappoint or hurt me
If you love me that much you will stick around
If your love for me is truly strong, you will stay with me and work through any issues
It's hard to tell that your love exist
It's difficult to know if your feelings of love towards me actually exist
But I know this one is for real
But I am confident that my love for you is genuine and true
Forever
My love for you is gone forever and will never return
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HORACE KEITH HINDS, ROBERT DEL NAJA, NEIL DAVIDGE, GRANTLEY EVAN MARSHALL
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@NancyGarcia-bj1hi
Lyrics :)
Girl I love you but your loving has gone forever
Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
I say I love you but your loving has gone forever
Gonna miss you but my love has gone forever
Girl I'm back in Spanish, ain't no trouble coming around
You promise you will never let me down
If you love me that much you will stick around
It's hard to tell that your love exist
But I know this one is for real
Girl I love you but your loving has gone forever
Forever
@RevolverProject
Massive Attack is still one of my all-time favorite groups.
@TheJericho321
the bass is amazing
@frostyj29
Easily the best track on the album... has the dark Mezzanine vibe running right through it. Love it!
@PierreleBrim
Horace Andy, what a voice.... you always know its him.
@farmakopoios
just superb! typical gloomy Massive Attack rhythm and atmospheric lyrics from the man that sang "Angel"...best track of the album...
@brookskowski
Amazing. Builds on what they've done in the past--which is largely incredible already--but pushes and extends it in a way that somehow deepens the sound and explores new territory.
@dorothygreg
the best choice to work with Horace Andy. his every song with massive are totally perfect. so deep, so dark.
@annanimal6
I first glossed over this song, not really caring for it. When I really gave it a listen I fell in love. It's amazing, and it has a mix of the sounds from 100th Window and Mezzanine. Love it.
@mikamiteru57
this was the second song from Massive Attack I listened to, I just met MA last year HOW COULD I MISS THIS KIND OF BEAUTIFUL MUSIC ! <3<3<3<3
@wastedninja01
New fan, and i already like their old stuff and their new stuff. Hail yeah