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Massive Attack — Sly
Album: Protection
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7.3

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Released: 1995
Length: 5:01
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I try to believe what I feel these days
It makes life much easier for me
It's hard to decide what is real these days
When things look so dizzy to me
I already know my children's, children's faces
Voices that I've heard before
There's always more, there's always more

Wandering, leaving the sea behind
To my home which everybody owns
Wandering, wandering
Where we can do what we please, wandering

I feel like a thousand years have passed
I'm younger than I used to be
I feel like the world is my home at last
I know everyone that I meet
Somewhere in the music I can hear the bells
I heard a thousand years before
There's always more, there's always more

Wandering, is this there all there is?
Since I was, since I began to be
Wandering, wandering
Where we can do what we please, wandering
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Almost forgotten that gem. Huge and deeply buried feelings coming back. Thanks RP
Posted 2 years ago by ergatterer    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:

Linn Drum




I just got goose bumps reading that
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 Restless wrote:

yes...10...!




fiveteen years ago.... I mean. fiveteen years ago. There was Radio Paradise.
Netflix was still shelving out DVD, Google hardly existed. Russia and America was still connected over the Baring-street, and live on earth consisted of oblivious bacteria...
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Love this album.......except that last track/cover, naturally. 😁

Would be great to hear the title track, especially The Eno Mix ! 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:

or even Skye Edwards from Morcheeba.

Although Skye Edwards has collaborated with Massive Attack, I believe the singer on this track is Nicolette (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolette_(musician))
Posted 3 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
Linn Drum
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
What's up with the armpit farts in the middle of the song?
Posted 4 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Wow. Finally a piece that does not come from the CD with the ugly insect.
Posted 4 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Dreamy voice and tune....except for the farting noise.
 
Reminds me a little of Portishead ?
Posted 4 years ago by ducakrugs3269    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
As usual from them, a different, very cool, and decidedly trippy tune. The quirky vocals remind me of Miho Hatori of Ciba Matto.
 

This is Nicolette
Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]

It's amazing to me how much the 50mm "drivers" on my earbuds bump with this track (and a lot of MA's output) - almost sounds like I'm in the backseat of my truck bumping this on the big speakers.  Huh....still only garners a 7 rating but damn that's some good beats!!  Long Live RP!!

(and followed up by Bob Moses' "Grace" which also bumps pretty good)

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
As usual from them, a different, very cool, and decidedly trippy tune. The quirky vocals remind me of Miho Hatori of Ciba Matto.

 
or even Skye Edwards from Morcheeba.
Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
As usual from them, a different, very cool, and decidedly trippy tune. The quirky vocals remind me of Miho Hatori of Ciba Matto.
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 torino390 wrote:
takes me back to vodka shots and marijuana evenings... chilled to the max, sat so deep in that armchair it felt like my ass was an inch from the floor... god I miss those days.

 
Or in other words you had to look up to see the floor?  Been there, done that.  Happy to say I moved on.  Physically speaking that's a good thing, too.  Looking back I sometimes wonder how I survived certain periods.  More thru luck than effort.  But I digress.....not taking anything away from this tune, 'tis a nice one. 

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 8 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 torino390 wrote:
takes me back to vodka shots and marijuana evenings... chilled to the max, sat so deep in that armchair it felt like my ass was an inch from the floor... god I miss those days.

 
Unfortunately, I quit pot before this genre came around.  And vodka alone just wouldn't do it.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
takes me back to vodka shots and marijuana evenings... chilled to the max, sat so deep in that armchair it felt like my ass was an inch from the floor... god I miss those days.
Posted 8 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
Very sly indeed! Cheers!{#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Dreamy voice and tune....except for the farting noise.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
A wonderful song...completely under my radar....must buy....
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Me like:)
Posted 10 years ago by Cattyski    [ Reply ]
.. wonderful sounds from Bristol's finest

 
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:

I never thought id see one of these again.    made more of an impact than the stylaphone!     right, where's that ebay tab, fingers crossed....
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sanitized image of a casio vl-tone on ebay

yippee!!!
 
well, did you get it?


Posted 12 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 Roverfish wrote:
Can't help but think of...
Still a cool-sexy and likeable tune.
 
I never thought id see one of these again.    made more of an impact than the stylaphone!     right, where's that ebay tab, fingers crossed....
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sanitized image of a casio vl-tone on ebay

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Posted 12 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
It's good!   {#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
I generally adore most Massive Attack. This I could take or leave.

+props to the Casio, though, brings back some great memories! Ah, sampling!
Posted 14 years ago by potatomutant    [ Reply ]
This group always catches me by surprise.... then I realize who it is. I like anything and everything they do... tho one time I played 4 songs in a row and became very confused. I keep the dosage lower now.
Posted 14 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
every hour, on the hour?

seems like it, from time to time. 
Posted 14 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
The beat's making me want this song to be Hooverphonic/No More Sweet Music.  This is awesome, too, but perhaps that can be next?
Posted 15 years ago by ampersand    [ Reply ]
snore attack
Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
 slartibart_O wrote:
You have a ranch in London? I thought the brits called any place in the country big enough to park a caravan an estate.
 
I have found it a bit like that.  How are the fjords coming along slarti?
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
Ahh, the memories! My first "keyboard". $35 of pure magic!
Check out what Casio is doing these days. For a few hundred you can get a keyboard that rivals many grands.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Can't help but think of... Still a cool-sexy and likeable tune.
Ahh, the memories! My first "keyboard". $35 of pure magic!
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
TonyBear wrote:
This album still gets heavy rotation at our ranch. Always loved the line "I already know my children's children's faces, voices that I've heard before".
You have a ranch in London? I thought the brits called any place in the country big enough to park a caravan an estate.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
gernick wrote:
great song on a great album how 'bout the dub version on No Protection?
You stole my thoughts.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Can't help but think of... Still a cool-sexy and likeable tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
great song on a great album how 'bout the dub version on No Protection?
Posted 17 years ago by gernick    [ Reply ]
yes...10...!
Posted 18 years ago by Restless    [ Reply ]
Very James Bondesque.
Posted 18 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
This album still gets heavy rotation at our ranch. Always loved the line "I already know my children's children's faces, voices that I've heard before".
Posted 18 years ago by TonyBear    [ Reply ]
I hear Beth Gibbons (Portis...) singing this and kicking butt ...
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
Hey, where'd you get that kick-ass emoticon?
Posted 18 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
What the hell? What's with the breaking of wind?
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
It is Nicolette on this track...
I was wondering that myself, thanks! Has anyone heard either of her two albums? Wondering if they're worth checking out.
Posted 18 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
My mind keeps trying to conjure a different movie scene. Something with a vanishing coastline, with blue-green pills, and really big people in white coats.... kaspur3 wrote:
My mind keeps trying to conjure a different movie scene. Something with a vanishing coastline, with blue-green pills, and really big people in white coats.... or am I the only one?
My mind keeps trying ot figure out what you two are talking about...This is Eartha Kitt as Catwoman, Right???
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
Typesbad wrote:
My mind keeps trying to conjure up a Bond movie scene. Something with an exotic coast line with blue-green water and really big white yachts.
My mind keeps trying to conjure a different movie scene. Something with a vanishing coastline, with blue-green pills, and really big people in white coats.... or am I the only one?
Posted 18 years ago by kaspur3    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
crockydile wrote:
It sounds like the agents are coming for me.
very shirley bassey. (goldfinger theme song.)
Posted 18 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
It sounds like the agents are coming for me.
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Typesbad wrote:
My mind keeps trying to conjure up a Bond movie scene. Something with an exotic coast line with blue-green water and really big white yachts.
I've always felt they were a very soundtrack to life sort of sound. But then again they do a lot of soundtrack work. Their stuff for Unleashed/Danny the Dog was great.
Posted 18 years ago by grumblecat    [ Reply ]
Really liking the Trip Hop feel here .... Massive Attack is sooooo Friday. Thankee
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
KEYofR wrote:
I thought Sly was on Mezzanine not Protection?
No, it's on Protection.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I thought Sly was on Mezzanine not Protection?
Posted 18 years ago by KEYofR    [ Reply ]
Typesbad wrote:
My mind keeps trying to conjure up a Bond movie scene. Something with an exotic coast line with blue-green water and really big white yachts.
... which then explode in flames.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
My mind keeps trying to conjure up a Bond movie scene. Something with an exotic coast line with blue-green water and really big white yachts.
Posted 19 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Me like this. Fits well into the eclectic mix of influences of the trip-hop sound, which to my ears is the most vital and musically viable of the musical schools to emerge from the 90's musical scenes.
Posted 19 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
Turn that Pong machine down!
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
This sample and syth on valium stuff gets old real fast.
Posted 19 years ago by crystalboy    [ Reply ]
rolf wrote:
boring <-(
Are you serious?! :footinmouth: <-X
Posted 19 years ago by Daneel    [ Reply ]
Pretty good, there are better ones from Massive Attack though.
Posted 19 years ago by swelements    [ Reply ]
boring <-(
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
yum.
Posted 19 years ago by evilmu    [ Reply ]
Are those real strings? Does it matter because it is nicely done? But, at the end especially, they sound like my Mac's Garage Band software.
Posted 19 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
Great lyrics, great melody, great string arrangement, great bass line, great beat, great choice of soundscapes. Love this song.
Posted 19 years ago by mezzanine    [ Reply ]
one of their classics!
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
seriously - get massive attack vs. mad professor "No Protection" excellent remixes of these tracks - better than the original tracks IMHO
Posted 19 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
So, the correct answer is.....?
Posted 20 years ago by Hob    [ Reply ]
ooh la la ! that's boinkin' music :)
Posted 20 years ago by MuadDib    [ Reply ]
NICKNAME wrote:
I DON'T LIKE THE VOCAL
So, the correct answer is.....?
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
ad4tise wrote:
Sexy
See 'my favourite sexy song' in forum
Posted 20 years ago by lunar23    [ Reply ]
Sexy
Posted 20 years ago by ad4tise    [ Reply ]
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
whose beautiful voice does that belong too? very beautiful and haunting!!!
It is Nicolette on this track...
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
whose beautiful voice does that belong too? very beautiful and haunting!!!
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
thank you for playing massive attack, keep it coming!
Posted 21 years ago by BasementJill    [ Reply ]