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Massive Attack Lyrics

By: Anarch

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you're a fan of the band, you're sure to want to check out this list of amazing Massive Attack lyrics. With several albums under their belt, Massive Attack is a seasoned band with a great sound. Their lyrics are powerful, moving and often tell gifted stories that encourage the listener to think about how they came to be or how they will end. For examples of some great Massive Attack lyrics, be sure to give these a read.

  1. "A Prayer for England" The Massive Attack lyrics for this amazing song were penned by the talented Irish songstress Sinead O'Connor. "Let not another child be slain. Let not another search be made in vain." This is a very powerful and moving song with a beautiful message.
  2. "Reflection" If you're looking for some great Massive Attack lyrics from the "Inertia Creeps" release, be sure to check out these. "Infrared to find you. I fly in to remind you. I burnt my universe for you. Attracted to opposing poles. As you know the proverb goes." While these Massive Attack lyrics are open for interpretation, they certainly stimulate the imagination.
  3. "Karmacoma" For those looking for Massive Attack lyrics to listen to during a break up, you might find "Karmacoma" a good choice. "You sure you want to be with me. I've nothing to give. Won't lie and say this lovin's best." These are great lyrics for telling someone maybe you need a little space.
  4. "Black Milk" Some more abstract Massive Attack lyrics are seen in "Black Milk," where the singer chants, "You're not my eater. I'm not your food. Love you for God. Love you for the Mother. Eat me in the space within my heart. Love you for God. Love you for the Mother." Powerful stuff!
  5. "Girl I Love You" Some more good Massive Attack lyrics to listen to when you're going through a break up, "Girl I love You" sends a powerful message. "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." 
  6. "Five Man Army" Some great motivational Massive Attack lyrics are seen in the popular song, "Five Man Army." Check these out. "A turbo turbo and chant with a charge. Addy, Daddy G wild bunch crew at large. Don't call me an officer, just call me a sarge. Mashing up the country planning on also abroad. Plan to go to American when I get a visa card!"
  7. "Be Thankful for What You've Got" You can't blow off the message contained in these Massive Attack lyrics. No matter how rough you think you have it, you still have a reason to hold your head up. "Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac, gangster whitewalls, tv antenna in the back. You may not have a car at all, but just remember brothers and sisters, you can still stand tall. Just be thankful for what you've got."
  8. "Inertia Creeps" The title song from the "Inertia Creeps" release, these are some of the most abstract and yet addictive Massive Attack lyrics yet. "Recollect me darling, raise me to your lips. Two undernourished egos, four rotating hips." Who knows what they're trying to say, but it sounds good.
  9. "Special Cases" If you're looking for Massive Attack lyrics that will tell your girl that she can't stick all the blame on you, this is the perfect song for you. "Don't tell your man what he don't do right, nor tell him all the things that make you cry. But check yourself for your own shit and don't be making out like it's all his." It does, indeed, take two to tango.
  10. "Pray for Rain" Some great Massive Attack lyrics that seem to tell a story are contained in this song. "In deepest hollows of our minds, a system failure left behind, and their necks crane, as they pray for rain, and their necks crane." Artist 3D claims that the song is much like a crazy apocalyptic Western with spiritual ties.
Posted on: Mar. 24, 2011