Aftersun
Massive Attack feat. Dot Allison Lyrics
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I forgot to breathe again
In this moment we shine
Burn to ember every time
When I was trying to shelter
I forgot to rescue you
In these moments we drown
Every time I fall I am ascending
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending
Mirror I am letting go
When you were trying to save me
You forgot to let me go
In this freedom we found
Raining stars down to the ground
And with the truth in your hands
You concealed it with your lies
In this moment we drowned
Lost more than we ever found
Every time I fall I am ascending
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending
Mirror I am letting go
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
Hold me now
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
You hide the fear
The lyrics of "Aftersun" by Massive Attack featuring Dot Allison talk about the complexity of human relationships and how two people can easily get lost in each other. At the start of the song, the singer describes how they were so focused on getting rid of their fear that they forget to breathe. This could be taken as someone trying so hard to escape their emotions that they ended up suffocating themselves. The next part of the song talks about how the singer was trying to shield themselves and forgot to help the other person, indicating how sometimes one can become so self-absorbed that they neglect the people around them. It's in these moments of hardship and struggle that the two people 'drown'. Despite this pain, they both find a way to shine together.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest the idea of letting go and moving on. "Mirror I am letting go" is repeated, possibly indicating that the singer is removing their own mirror of self-reflection and instead allowing the other person (the mirror) to shine on them. The song suggests that when they fall, they ascend, but only when they slip is the need for each other realized. Their falling not only causes pain but elevates them, and they learn about the necessity of letting go.
Overall, the lyrics of "Aftersun" encourage listeners to reflect on themselves and their relationships. The song suggests that while it can be easy to get wrapped up in our worries and emotions, it's important to see the bigger picture and learn to let go of things that can cause harm.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was chasing the fear away
I tried to ignore and avoid my fears
I forgot to breathe again
I became so consumed with fear that I lost my breath
In this moment we shine
In moments of positivity and joy, we radiate
Burn to ember every time
However, those moments of joy are often fleeting and short-lived
When I was trying to shelter
When I attempted to protect myself
I forgot to rescue you
I neglected to save someone I should have helped
In these moments we drown
During times of difficulty and struggle, we feel like we're suffocating
Take this rose with thorns to crown
We often try to find beauty in painful situations
Every time I fall I am ascending
Each time I experience failure or hardship, I am learning and growing
Every time you call me near
When you reach out to me, I feel loved and supported
Only when we slip the need is ending
Our desires and wants subside only when we let ourselves fall or fail
Mirror I am letting go
I am beginning to accept things for what they are and letting go of my own expectations
When you were trying to save me
When you attempted to help me
You forgot to let me go
You held onto me and prevented me from moving on
In this freedom we found
It was only when we were freed from each other that we discovered true freedom
Raining stars down to the ground
Our newfound freedom is dazzling and beautiful
And with the truth in your hands
You had the truth and knowledge about the situation
You concealed it with your lies
However, you covered up the truth with deceit
In this moment we drowned
We were overwhelmed and consumed with our own falsehoods
Lost more than we ever found
Ultimately, our lies led to a loss greater than anything we had found together
I could be in your care till
I could trust you to take care of me for a long time
Hold me now
Right now, I just want to be comforted and held
You hide the fear
But unfortunately, you are also struggling with your own fears and insecurities
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@belemrojas8304
When I was chasing the fear away
I forgot to breathe again.
In this moment we shine
Burn to ember every time
When I was trying to shelter
I forgot to rescue you
In these moments we drown
Take this rose with thorns to crown
Every time I fall I am ascending.
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending
Mirror I am letting go
When you were trying to save me
You forgot to let me go
In this freedom we found
Raining stars down to the ground
And with the truth in your hands
You concealed it with your lies
In this moment we drowned
Lost more than we ever found
Every time I fall I am ascending
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending Mirror I am letting go
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
Hold me now
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
You hide the fear
@samsonS0
When I was chasing the fear away,
I forgot to breathe again.
In this moment we shine,
Burn to ember every time.
When I was trying to shelter,
I forgot to rescue you.
In these moments we drown,
Take this rose with thorns to crown.
Every time I fall I am ascending.
Every time you call me near.
Only when we slip the need is ending.
Mirror I am letting go.
When you were trying to save me,
You forgot to let me go.
In this freedom we found,
Raining stars down to the ground.
And with the truth in your hands,
You concealed it with your lies
In this moment we drowned,
Lost more than we ever found.
Every time I fall I am ascending,
Every time you call me near.
Only when we slip the need is ending
Mirror i am letting go
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
Hold me now
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
Ohhh I could be in your care till
You hide the fear
@MrHumanracin
Why wasn't this included in the Unleashed or Danny The Dog soundtrack?! It's way better than anything else on the Danny The Dog CD I have.
@ChampionKingDude
My thoughts exactly
@lesterburnham509
If I would listen 1 song for the rest of my life this would be the one.
@Mindmulus
+1, man
@belemrojas8304
When I was chasing the fear away
I forgot to breathe again.
In this moment we shine
Burn to ember every time
When I was trying to shelter
I forgot to rescue you
In these moments we drown
Take this rose with thorns to crown
Every time I fall I am ascending.
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending
Mirror I am letting go
When you were trying to save me
You forgot to let me go
In this freedom we found
Raining stars down to the ground
And with the truth in your hands
You concealed it with your lies
In this moment we drowned
Lost more than we ever found
Every time I fall I am ascending
Every time you call me near
Only when we slip the need is ending Mirror I am letting go
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
Hold me now
I could be in your care till
I could be in your care till
You hide the fear
@marcoantonioalvaradoramire1988
La película y el soundtrack completo directos al corazón!!! ❤🚀 .... Danny The Dog, de esas películas tan especiales e inmortales.
@LuisMartinez-cq2tf
Las peliculas que fueron del 2010 0ara abajo el soundtrack y las tramas jamas lo van a superar los efectos de hoy
@theasura5054
La canción del piano se fusiona perfectamente con esta y queda epico
@slademgibson73
I have been waiting for this song to release after hearing it in unleashed the movie in the ending credits.
@DOLLTHY
A beautiful haunting piece of music. It touches the soul. x