Mezzanine
Massive Attack Lyrics

I'm a little curious of you in crowded scenes
I'm intrigued by you in social situations when you're surrounded by both friends and people that don't like you.

And how serene your friends and fiends
Your friends and enemies are both strangely peaceful and undisturbed.

We flew and strolled as two, illuminated gently
We moved through the world together, finding moments of brightness and clarity amidst the chaos.

Why don't you close your eyes and reinvent me?
Can't we become something new, a product of our collective imagination, if we just let go of the old versions of ourselves?

You know you've got that heart made of stone
You're distant and unfeeling, and it's hard for anyone to get through to you.

You shoulda let me know
If only you had been more honest with me about your true feelings and intentions.

We'll go till morning comes
Let's stay out all night, and just keep going until the sun comes up.

And traffic grows
As the night wears on, the city becomes increasingly crowded and chaotic.

And windows hum
Despite the chaos outside, there's a comforting, steady hum that comes from the buildings around us.

Spending all week with your friends
I know you need time with your circle of friends, but I just want some time with you too.

Give me evenings and weekends
I don't need all your time, but I hope you can set aside some special moments just for us.

I could be yours
I'm willing to give myself over to you, completely and without reservation.

We can unwind
Let's relax and let go of all our stress and anxiety.

All these half-floors
The spaces between floors in an office building, where you can feel both exposed and hidden.

You'd agree it's a typical high
This feeling of exhilaration and freedom is something we've both experienced before.

You fly as you watch your name go by
As we rise higher and higher, you feel a sense of pride and ownership over your success.

And once the name goes by
But once you've reached the top, you realize it's just an illusion, a fleeting moment that won't last forever.

Not thicker than water, nor thicker than mud
Our connection is strong, but it's not unbreakable or permanent. It's something we have to work to maintain.

And the 8K thuds it does
The bass of the music is so intense that it feels like an unstoppable force, pulsing through our bodies and the building itself.

Sun set so thickly
The sun is setting, and its rays are almost palpable, a solid and heavy presence in the sky.

Let's make it quiet and quickly
Let's not waste any time, let's shut out the noise and embrace the stillness of the evening.

Don't frown
Don't be sad or upset, there's nothing to worry about right now.

It tastes better on the way back down
The way down from the peak can be just as satisfying and rewarding, and each step feels like a triumph.

We are the curious
We're always searching, exploring, and striving to learn more about ourselves and the world around us.

While I roam
As I wander, explore, and try to understand my place in the world.

Stick me down
Hold me, keep me grounded and tied to reality.

We'll see to all these half-floors
We'll explore every hidden corner and secret space in this building, together.

Will lead to mine
Every moment spent together adds up, building a stronger connection between us.

We can unwind all our floors
We can let go of all our burdens and stresses, and just be in the moment together.