That composition is so perfectly controlled and executed, it gives the listener an incredible sense of anticipation and anxiety. Liz Fraser vocal delivery is almost ethereal.
It's amazing how much intensity they managed to squeeze into such an initially-mellow-sounding groove. Back when I was DJ'ing on my College radio station, I played this song every time I was in the booth. It was in rotation for only two weeks because we didn't get enough requests for it, which really chafed me at the time, I was flabbergasted by the apathy and indifference towards this song, of both our audience and the other DJ's. We could play a limited number of non-Rotation songs every hour (along with the compulsory PSA's the FTC required us to air), and I spun this song up as often as I could, I'd lose myself in it with my cans on, sometimes I could hardly bring myself to cite the next song, I felt like this one deserved some "breathing room" after it ended (Dead Air is "No-no #1 in radio, but I still sometimes waited five to ten seconds to play the next song, even after receiving a warning over it from our studio manager, with whom I had very little in common when it came to music, he loved pop junk like "All-Star", and vacuous house music, which, since he played that kind of light fare every weekend at the local LGBTQ Club, I had hoped he'd be more accommodating for real music on the station: end of self righteous rant). At the end if the year they actually dumped that disk, which I snatched up in a heartbeat. That promotional disk also had an obnoxious (by comparison) tune by Black Grape, and something from Moby, if I recall correctly (this was twenty years ago, now, and I only really cared about this time so far as that promo compilation was concerned) but I just couldn't get into it, it seemed so trite sitting on the same Aluminum/Polycarbonate platter as this song. It was both vindicating and also something of an annoyance to see how popular this song became after it was made into TV-Opening-Theme-Song material a few years later. I'll admit, that's mostly just Sour Grapes, but I was still chuffed that it went overlooked for so many years while ridiculous crap like "Limp Bizkit" and "Bush" were dominating the charts at the time, along with scads of other "Rap & Roll" throwaway me-too acts (I won't name names, I'm sure you can sort it out yourselves). I had played this song for various family members after moving back to Colorado post-Uni, but all I got were disinterested yawns and glazed-over eyes, only to have these same siblings (and my parents) suddenly start telling me about "this awesome theme song" on TV...the very one they had totally blown off when I'd played it for then a few years earlier, on their computers, in the car, and on the Hi-Fi, Doh! They also, apparently, didn't even remember me playing it for then and raving about it! Oh, well, at least it eventually received new legs and finally got some of the recognition it deserved, even if those same Cotton Eared listeners were oblivious to it when it was first released!
No other like her. I thank the universe on the daily for this woman. She is my thread of sanity,my inspiration. Absolutely indebted, forever grateful.....❤
This song always makes me shiver, this is real music and Liz Fraser has such an amazing talent I just can't get enough of this. I've been listening to the Cocteau Twins and everything Liz has been involved with since 1981 and I still love every minute of it.
Love, love is a verb Love is a doing word Fearless on my breath Gentle impulsion Shakes me, makes me lighter Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my breath Night, night after day Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my... Water is my eye Most faithful mirror Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Of a confession Fearless on my breath Most faithful mirror Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my breath You stumble in the dark You stumble in the dark
The most disputed line - start of second verse. Others hear it as "night, night of murder". (Bear in mind that mis-stressing words is a Fraser trademark, and the association of black flowers [and, indeed, "black milk"])
forgot how wicked these guys are...the new wave era in music was by far the most inspiring time ...and this coming from a self professed metalhead.....an EPIC trak...
To be fair the late 80's/early 90's were awash with talent. We didn't realise it because we thought it'd always be like that. I know the CT were earlier but there was a mashup from the 80's to the 90's that was just perfect, punk mixed with dub, house mixed with inidie, indie mixed with rock. I'd never give up growing up during those years
I love her voice. I am in heaven now, it makes me cry because I look around and the mess of reality isn't matching up to the sheer perfection of what is going to my ears.
+elevenart Not quite. From Wikipedia: "Fraser wrote the song's lyrics. While recording the song on 29 May 1997, she found out that her once-close friend, Jeff Buckley, had drowned. "That was so weird ... I'd got letters out and I was thinking about him. That song's kind of about him - that's how it feels to me anyway."
So many years. Why haven't I come across this song before now? I need new friends... Its beauty is blinding, it haunts my every day, and when I heard that it is dedicated to her deceased friend, Jeff Buckley... well... it cuts right through to my soul and leaves my eyes watery. Very, very well done Massive Attack and Elizabeth. Bravo... bravo, bravissimo...
Some songs can create such an emotion in people that other songs can not. Mazzy Starr with Fade Into You, That beautiful black woman who sings At Last, John Lennon's Jealous Guy, George Harrison's Here Comes The Sun...... and this song right here. amazing...
I saw the Cocteaus in 1994 and it was magical. There is a show from 1991 (or 1990) on here that is fairly representative as it has soundboard audio laid over video and it really is a great experience.
Badass! I remember hearing this when "House" started. It was cool back then and even more badass now. I just never knew who it was. Life is good thanks to you guys!
The two most talented together! There are no words. Your heart stops with pain and longing. Tricky and Elizabeth so fucking incredibly talented..I can't stop listening..My heart wants to cry and burst at the same time.
This track alwyas gives me goosebumps.. it's like I can feel some beautiful light shooting up...hopeful...and the darkness around it makes it shine even brighter...this sounds so human...conflict and cohesion flowing together in harmony
Elizabeth Fraser is an absolute goddess of vocals. Massive attack know quality and put it to use. Both vocalist and musicians are massively (Pun intended if you like) underrated. Long live them both.
Isn't it strange I love two female vocalists Liz Frazer and Lisa Gerrard both funnily created their own language..I do love others but both haunt you in away others don't
+Garth Davison Have you heard of Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields. She has a very sultry voice, but kind of has that "I don't know what the hell she is saying most of the time, but I love it" style of singing as well. She also fronts another band called Lovage. They are both pretty good bands :)
Couldn't agree more :-) I remember hearing Songs of the Siren and I honestly thought, on first hearing, it was Lisa Gerrard it was so similar..Lisa Gerrard came from as I'm sure you know The Dead Can Dance and then went on to do other things Liz again from the Cocteau Twins and famous for Pearly Dew Drops Drops one of my favs went and did other things as well..So we have two woman from different continents that have a similar tone and singing qualities..How weird is that..I bet Liz could have done Gladiator as well
i always listened to this song after my bf was diagnosed with cancer. he's okay now. but the feeling of losing him has stayed with me for years and this song always makes my eyes water.
It's been a decade since I buried my girlfriend who died froma heart attack. I can still hear the sand dropping on the wooden surface of the casket - This song has some healing powers!
@@5293278363 thank you. i appreciate it. he still is. he was cured. this was about fifteen years ago. but it came back a couple of years ago. but he's still here.
They chose the right voice, as wonderful as "Ray Of Light" is, Madonna would not have elevated this track to the same heights, Liz Fraser absolutely smokes, can't stop playing it! :).
I have always fancied Elizabeth Fraser and always will, I fell head over heels for her in the 80s when I too was a teenager and she still looking good , if there is a song I like best it would be From The Flagstones because everything the Cocteau Twins made is good listening and watching, I really love the video Pearly Dewdrops Drops shot in a church.
Sitting in a dark room, sound up to the max, beautiful vibe, Cocteau familiar sound, Liz Fraser that unmistakably voice, ever so angelic, and smooth, with a way to shake up any song that she sings, absolutely one of her finest vocalist of her time..Amen to her for the forgotten voices of the unliving that should have lived!! Grace and Peace to You Liz!!!!
I want this song played at my funeral, the most heavenly song ever written. God sent Liz Frazer and her voice for us human. And that groove... man... the drum and bass so tight...
im almost 30 here and im right there with you! its rare to find a good piece of music now! grew up on Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones, Eagles and the rest. slowly progressed into other genres, but i find myself going back and listening to all the old classics because most stuff just doesnt compare to the soul that went into writing music, you used to be able to feel it.
That's where I've heard her when I was a child. From Alice to this song, i'm discovering Elizabeth Fraser. Sadly our musical styles don't collide, her voice is a true angel gift.
I saw Cocteau in the 80ies, Stockholm, Kolingsborg, they had released their first album, which I like a lot. It was raw, have followed and there are just some amazing tracks along the road.
The lyrics was written by Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins) for Jeff Buckley. When the Jeff Buckley's gone, his lover Liz Fraser wrote that song. It's so specially.
Were they lovers? I'm sure Jeff Buckley was dating Joan Wasser of Joan As Policewoman when he passed away. But yes, I've read that this song was recorded by Elizabeth on the day Jeff died so it is, in a sense, about him.
From what I understand, Liz and Jeff dated, but it ended before he passed away. Before that, she was in a relationship with Robin Guthrie, from the begiining of the Cocteau Twins to the early 90s. After Jeff Buckley, Liz got into a relationship with Damon Reece of Spiritualized.
Love, love is a verb Love is a doing word Fearless on my breath Gentle impulsion Shakes me, makes me lighter Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my breath Night, night of matter Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my Water is my eye Most faithful mirror Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Of a confession Fearless on…
Liz Fraser sings from inside and outside of her body simultaneously. I don't know any other singer like her. I was obsessed with Blue Bell Knoll in the eighties. Still sounds magical now.
I love the dark soulful music of the 90s. dopest bass line ever lol. seriously, track will always give me goosebumps This is truly the epitome of 'ethereal'
While recording the song in 1997, she found out that Jeff Buckley, whom she had formerly had a relationship with, had disappeared-later discovered to have drowned. In 2009, she said, "That was so weird ... I'd got letters out and I was thinking about him. That song's kind of about him-that's how it feels to me anyway".
another Massive Attack song which went over the heads of everyone until it had left the charts. Hard to believe there was no #1 but in our favour it has preserved the integrity of their music.
Liz Frasier's voice is incredible. This song is one of the moodiest and amazings songs ever! dopest bass line ever lol. seriously, track will always give me goosebumps
I will always love you Liz. I was on Lessa's Facebook page today, and I gave her a big nod too! I am so grateful for Massive Attack, Cocteau Twins, and Leesa for bringing it all together for me. I am so grateful.
Geoffrey Ringham Love, love is a verb Love is a doing word Fearless on my breath Gentle impulsion Shakes me, makes me lighter Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my breath Night, night after day Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Black flowers blossom Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my... Water is my eye Most faithful mirror Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Of a confession Fearless on my breath Most faithful mirror Fearless on my breath Teardrop on the fire Fearless on my breath You stumble in the dark You stumble in the dark
proof that MTV once was a Music channel
OneMinuteFixed now it's Muppet TV
Now the 'M' stands for 'meh'
i have a shirt with i am my mtv
The "M" stands for "Mindless."
Things were better back then lol
this is the first time a song performed live sounds better than the original recording, unbelievable base, eternal tune
That composition is so perfectly controlled and executed, it gives the listener an incredible sense of anticipation and anxiety. Liz Fraser vocal delivery is almost ethereal.
And be thankful the other didn’t get to sing it. This is for Liz they said
@R230Tuner madonna was going to be chosen .
I think schminkyminky would sound better
Almost
Liz Fraser is never "almost" ethereal
dopest bass line ever lol. seriously, track will always give me goosebumps
Chris Evans the whole album's basslines give me goosebumps lol
serious players.
It's amazing how much intensity they managed to squeeze into such an initially-mellow-sounding groove. Back when I was DJ'ing on my College radio station, I played this song every time I was in the booth. It was in rotation for only two weeks because we didn't get enough requests for it, which really chafed me at the time, I was flabbergasted by the apathy and indifference towards this song, of both our audience and the other DJ's. We could play a limited number of non-Rotation songs every hour (along with the compulsory PSA's the FTC required us to air), and I spun this song up as often as I could, I'd lose myself in it with my cans on, sometimes I could hardly bring myself to cite the next song, I felt like this one deserved some "breathing room" after it ended (Dead Air is "No-no #1 in radio, but I still sometimes waited five to ten seconds to play the next song, even after receiving a warning over it from our studio manager, with whom I had very little in common when it came to music, he loved pop junk like "All-Star", and vacuous house music, which, since he played that kind of light fare every weekend at the local LGBTQ Club, I had hoped he'd be more accommodating for real music on the station: end of self righteous rant). At the end if the year they actually dumped that disk, which I snatched up in a heartbeat. That promotional disk also had an obnoxious (by comparison) tune by Black Grape, and something from Moby, if I recall correctly (this was twenty years ago, now, and I only really cared about this time so far as that promo compilation was concerned) but I just couldn't get into it, it seemed so trite sitting on the same Aluminum/Polycarbonate platter as this song.
It was both vindicating and also something of an annoyance to see how popular this song became after it was made into TV-Opening-Theme-Song material a few years later. I'll admit, that's mostly just Sour Grapes, but I was still chuffed that it went overlooked for so many years while ridiculous crap like "Limp Bizkit" and "Bush" were dominating the charts at the time, along with scads of other "Rap & Roll" throwaway me-too acts (I won't name names, I'm sure you can sort it out yourselves). I had played this song for various family members after moving back to Colorado post-Uni, but all I got were disinterested yawns and glazed-over eyes, only to have these same siblings (and my parents) suddenly start telling me about "this awesome theme song" on TV...the very one they had totally blown off when I'd played it for then a few years earlier, on their computers, in the car, and on the Hi-Fi, Doh! They also, apparently, didn't even remember me playing it for then and raving about it! Oh, well, at least it eventually received new legs and finally got some of the recognition it deserved, even if those same Cotton Eared listeners were oblivious to it when it was first released!
Guess you've never heard Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. That Bass line will groove your ears off.
treck87 Yeah man there are a few good bass riffs kicking around. Does it matter what his favourite is？
No other like her. I thank the universe on the daily for this woman. She is my thread of sanity,my inspiration. Absolutely indebted, forever grateful.....❤
Don't we all? And anyone who doesn't is a fool.
ahh shes amazing i first heard her on all the flowers in time bend towards the sun with jeff buckley both amazing
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+cutesucker LoveAll oh,nevermind. You are so not worth the trouble
If appreciating a beautiful voice makes me emotionally weak, then I don't care. I'd rather be soft, than hard.
Phenomenal.Teardrop is one of those songs that you want to hear forever and ever until eternity.
Or to be the last thing, you ever hear, in this world, as you depart.
It's incredible how nobody gets bored of this song
This woman has the voice of an angel ... listening to her sing in Cocteau Twins used to give me goosebumps
This song always makes me shiver, this is real music and Liz Fraser has such an amazing talent I just can't get enough of this. I've been listening to the Cocteau Twins and everything Liz has been involved with since 1981 and I still love every minute of it.
I literally have chills running down my spine listening to this now. Crazy how music can do that.
I love the dark soulful music of the 90s.
Excuse me ??
TIMe 4 BeD ARthuR..........
try Portishead
Portishead isn't that dark, but I double this.
hoyit Trip Hop
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Night, night after day
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my...
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
You stumble in the dark
You stumble in the dark
Sofia Noiti Thanks for this
Ty so much for the lyrics.
Sofia Noiti AA
The most disputed line - start of second verse. Others hear it as "night, night of murder". (Bear in mind that mis-stressing words is a Fraser trademark, and the association of black flowers [and, indeed, "black milk"])
Grithron2 Nice to see the dispute brought up. Personally, I thought it was "night, night of matter".
One of the greatest songs ever recorded
Liz Fraser should have been so bigger and so more recognised than she is.
andy oliver Cocteau Twins? Pretty much recognized in my opinion
andy oliver Liz Fraser should have been so bigger and so more recognised than she is.
Braxium Go ask a random 100 people, and only a handful will know the name :
ruarc if you ask random people, you won't get answers. Because the 99% of the world population is made of plebs.
ruarc also, Cocteau Twins is an old band. They were popular back in their day though. Check their chart listings, if you don't believe me.
Some tunes just never leave you
forgot how wicked these guys are...the new wave era in music was by far the most inspiring time ...and this coming from a self professed metalhead.....an EPIC trak...
To be fair the late 80's/early 90's were awash with talent. We didn't realise it because we thought it'd always be like that.
I know the CT were earlier but there was a mashup from the 80's to the 90's that was just perfect, punk mixed with dub, house mixed with inidie, indie mixed with rock.
I'd never give up growing up during those years
I love her voice. I am in heaven now, it makes me cry because I look around and the mess of reality isn't matching up to the sheer perfection of what is going to my ears.
Nick Brannnigan 3 years later your comment is a perfect description of my present.
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The crackle and pop of the Vynil gives that vibe of the disturbed underneath it all, that the song hides.
Every time I hear Liz I get goosebumps, I've been a fan for 40 years, simply haunting, magic voice
Liz Frasier's voice is incredible. This song is one of the moodiest and amazings songs ever!
Watching Liz Fraser sing is like taking an epic odyssey through one’s own feelings. What an artist. 🙌🏽
I know this sounds strange, but I play this song and my animals totally relax to her voice. My dog hugs my iPad.
+Steph Rem That is so sweet!
Your animals have excellent taste. :)
I noticed today that her voice pacifies my one usually rambunctious cat.
+Steph Rem no strange/ my cat really like massive attack too :p
+Steph Rem This is one of my favourite songs. Never really thought it had such great potential :v . I am gonna try that on mine too :) .
Amazing angel-singer, a true avant-garde artist, perfect for Massive Attack.
Her lyrics are about Jeff Buckley too so that makes even deeper.
+elevenart I had no idea the lyrics were about Buckley. Thanks!
+elevenart Not quite. From Wikipedia: "Fraser wrote the song's lyrics. While recording the song on 29 May 1997, she found out that her once-close friend, Jeff Buckley, had drowned. "That was so weird ... I'd got letters out and I was thinking about him. That song's kind of about him - that's how it feels to me anyway."
Mir van Zanten
as I said- it was about Jeff. Re-read it. Ciaociao
+elevenart it wasn't meant to but it became that while recording it
He did her wrong.
This is where healing starts, awesome.
I could not agree more with your comment. This song and arrangement are something else...WOW...
If I die and go to heaven, and the angels do not sound as amazing as Liz...I am asking to be sent wherever LIz is for eternity.
Massive Attack have always choosen well with female guest artist on their albums.Stunning.
So many years. Why haven't I come across this song before now? I need new friends...
Its beauty is blinding, it haunts my every day, and when I heard that it is dedicated to her deceased friend, Jeff Buckley... well... it cuts right through to my soul and leaves my eyes watery.
Very, very well done Massive Attack and Elizabeth. Bravo... bravo, bravissimo...
SolarMichael I had heard it in House but never realized it until a few days ago.
SolarMichael that song is a work of pure genius!!! it reaches places in my soul i didn't know i had!! amen michael!!--WILKE
SolarMichael well said
Amen to you EF & JB ♥
Never too late! You are with us now.
So many covers of this song and none can replicate the deep, dark sadness her voice conveys.
I agree. It was recorded right after Jeff Buckley’s passing. You feel her love and pain.
Pure perfection. Should be in the National Art Gallery.
Some songs can create such an emotion in people that other songs can not.
Mazzy Starr with Fade Into You, That beautiful black woman who sings At Last, John Lennon's Jealous Guy, George Harrison's Here Comes The Sun...... and this song right here.
amazing...
Thanks....
MuskateerGripWeed That beautiful black woman! Which one? Etta James :)
John Arundell yes that's her name, amazing woman.
+MuskateerGripWeed
Agreed, and for me
Sugarcubes - Regina
Cranberries - Dreams
miss Etta James sings At last :)
Listening to this stoned is quite possibly the greatest thing you will ever hear. The subtle scratching and that guitar. Absolutely sublime.
I cannot even imagine what it must've been like to be at their live shows in the 80's and 90's
It probably felt like being carried away from your body into the terrifying beautiful world.
I saw the Cocteaus in 1994 and it was magical. There is a show from 1991 (or 1990) on here that is fairly representative as it has soundboard audio laid over video and it really is a great experience.
One of the greatest songs ever written. Incredibly haunting....
Badass! I remember hearing this when "House" started. It was cool back then and even more badass now. I just never knew who it was. Life is good thanks to you guys!
The two most talented together! There are no words. Your heart stops with pain and longing. Tricky and Elizabeth so fucking incredibly talented..I can't stop listening..My heart wants to cry and burst at the same time.
Love Liz! This is a gem. Perfection, that never gets old.
Much love ❤
*Masterpiece.* My favorite version of this jewel of a song.
Liz, the best female voice ever.
This track alwyas gives me goosebumps.. it's like I can feel some beautiful light shooting up...hopeful...and the darkness around it makes it shine even brighter...this sounds so human...conflict and cohesion flowing together in harmony
Elizabeth Fraser is an absolute goddess of vocals. Massive attack know quality and put it to use. Both vocalist and musicians are massively (Pun intended if you like) underrated. Long live them both.
Isn't it strange I love two female vocalists Liz Frazer and Lisa Gerrard both funnily created their own language..I do love others but both haunt you in away others don't
+Garth Davison And both were on 4AD records.
same here! the third language is very ethereal :) what other music recommendations do you have
+Garth Davison Have you heard of Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields. She has a very sultry voice, but kind of has that "I don't know what the hell she is saying most of the time, but I love it" style of singing as well. She also fronts another band called Lovage. They are both pretty good bands :)
More noises and sounds than a language.................
Couldn't agree more :-) I remember hearing Songs of the Siren and I honestly thought, on first hearing, it was Lisa Gerrard it was so similar..Lisa Gerrard came from as I'm sure you know The Dead Can Dance and then went on to do other things Liz again from the Cocteau Twins and famous for Pearly Dew Drops Drops one of my favs went and did other things as well..So we have two woman from different continents that have a similar tone and singing qualities..How weird is that..I bet Liz could have done Gladiator as well
One of those few places I comment but... the insanity level that the vocalist is at... it is insane. Quite stupendous.
Liz Frazer, wonderful vocalist!
i always listened to this song after my bf was diagnosed with cancer. he's okay now. but the feeling of losing him has stayed with me for years and this song always makes my eyes water.
I so very hope he is still with you. Prayers and Thoughts
It's been a decade since I buried my girlfriend who died froma heart attack. I can still hear the sand dropping on the wooden surface of the casket - This song has some healing powers!
@@5293278363 thank you. i appreciate it. he still is. he was cured. this was about fifteen years ago. but it came back a couple of years ago. but he's still here.
@@KappaDaKappa oh wow. my condolences. i'm glad the song gives you solace.
I can understand that. Or rather, see it.
the bass dip at 0:11 gives me chills. love the instrumentation.
Breathtaking. Amazing live, brilliant performance, only the vibe has all the life of the world in it.
Massive Attack is among my ten most favorite bands.....they are super cool !!
Def. in my top 5. No matter the genre.
They chose the right voice, as wonderful as "Ray Of Light" is, Madonna would not have elevated this track to the same heights, Liz Fraser absolutely smokes, can't stop playing it! :).
madonna still got to make a song with them.
Madonna is not even close to Elizabeth Frasier. That's like comparing bananas to a sour Pear.
Madonna doesn't even come close in the vocal range and emotion.
I have always fancied Elizabeth Fraser and always will, I fell head over heels for her in the 80s when I too was a teenager and she still looking good , if there is a song I like best it would be From The Flagstones because everything the Cocteau Twins made is good listening and watching, I really love the video Pearly Dewdrops Drops shot in a church.
Sitting in a dark room, sound up to the max, beautiful vibe, Cocteau familiar sound, Liz Fraser that unmistakably voice, ever so angelic, and smooth, with a way to shake up any song that she sings, absolutely one of her finest vocalist of her time..Amen to her for the forgotten voices of the unliving that should have lived!! Grace and Peace to You Liz!!!!
I want this song played at my funeral, the most heavenly song ever written. God sent Liz Frazer and her voice for us human.
And that groove... man... the drum and bass so tight...
Elizabeth Fraser owns it. Period.
That fkn bass line makes my hair stand up, just simple & straight to the soul.
Go Liz.. go Massive Attack - best song EVER
im almost 30 here and im right there with you! its rare to find a good piece of music now! grew up on Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones, Eagles and the rest. slowly progressed into other genres, but i find myself going back and listening to all the old classics because most stuff just doesnt compare to the soul that went into writing music, you used to be able to feel it.
Wow ! only knew the album version ! My God Liz .... you are God's resonance !! i love you .
first time ever hearing liz i love her voice.
David Hernandez t
I love the dark soulful music of the 90s.
This is where healing starts, awesome.
Liz Fraser inigualável. unica, incrível!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angels can only hope to have Fraser's voice
That's where I've heard her when I was a child. From Alice to this song, i'm discovering Elizabeth Fraser. Sadly our musical styles don't collide, her voice is a true angel gift.
I saw Cocteau in the 80ies, Stockholm, Kolingsborg, they had released their first album, which I like a lot.
It was raw, have followed and there are just some amazing tracks along the road.
The lyrics was written by Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins) for Jeff Buckley. When the Jeff Buckley's gone, his lover Liz Fraser wrote that song. It's so specially.
Were they lovers? I'm sure Jeff Buckley was dating Joan Wasser of Joan As Policewoman when he passed away. But yes, I've read that this song was recorded by Elizabeth on the day Jeff died so it is, in a sense, about him.
When you listen to her interview in his documentary, you can tell he never really left her heart.
I thought Liz Fraser was in a long term relationship with Robin Guthrie.
She dated Jeff for two years :))
From what I understand, Liz and Jeff dated, but it ended before he passed away. Before that, she was in a relationship with Robin Guthrie, from the begiining of the Cocteau Twins to the early 90s. After Jeff Buckley, Liz got into a relationship with Damon Reece of Spiritualized.
I love listening Liz's voice. This song is one of my favourite Massive Attack songs.
Her vocals coupled with that bass line is ❤️🎶❤️
I love the way the lyrics are undecipherable, as well as the egyptian or morrocan melody. just a very cool morsel of music!
One of my all time favourite songs.
Beyond beautiful. Sensual, dreamy, music to take you away to heavenly places ❤
Not only Liz Fraser but Cocteau Twins are totally underrated, they were really one of the greatest bands of all times.
Liz Fraser’s amazing vocals, I miss the Cocteau Twins...
Liz Frasier's voice is incredible. This song is one of the moodiest and amazings songs ever!
Some tunes just never leave you
Liz Frasier's voice is incredible. This song is one of the moodiest and amazings songs ever!
This is where healing starts, awesome.
If Elizabeth Fraser left this world and came back as a ghost,
I would be OK for her to haunt me
Liz Fraser inigualável. unica, incrível!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who knew that Grangemouth in central scotland could produce such a thing of beauty !
Moody, powerful and gloriously wonderful. It lets your mind just soar as she sings.
One of the best songs in history. I’ll never get tired of it.
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Night, night of matter
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Fearless on…
thank U
Thank God for RUclips. I can watch this when my soul calls me to it
Liz Fraser sings from inside and outside of her body simultaneously. I don't know any other singer like her. I was obsessed with Blue Bell Knoll in the eighties. Still sounds magical now.
Qu’il est sublime ce morceau, il ne pouvait en être autrement avec la voix angélique de la chanteuse de Cocteau Twins 🖤
Fantastic - the entire album.
A haunting, but beautifully sung track. Stunning voice!
jamás me cansaré de escuchar esta canción, brutal extraño los 90,s
I love the dark soulful music of the 90s.
dopest bass line ever lol. seriously, track will always give me goosebumps
This is truly the epitome of 'ethereal'
This is truly the epitome of 'ethereal'
Heavy, thick, slabs of deep groove melody married with one of the most amazing voices of the 20th Century. Amazing...
Se siente como un viaje a otra dimensión...es vibrante
Awesome! Increíble! Una de las mejores performance en vivo de Teardrop
While recording the song in 1997, she found out that Jeff Buckley, whom she had formerly had a relationship with, had disappeared-later discovered to have drowned. In 2009, she said, "That was so weird ... I'd got letters out and I was thinking about him. That song's kind of about him-that's how it feels to me anyway".
One of the most incredible songs ever written
My heart is pounding to the rhythm of this beautiful song ..... beautiful song!!
I love you, Elisabeth Fraser.
another Massive Attack song which went over the heads of everyone until it had left the charts. Hard to believe there was no #1 but in our favour it has preserved the integrity of their music.
Possibly one of the best songs of this century. Forever a classic for this human.
Liz Frasier's voice is incredible. This song is one of the moodiest and amazings songs ever!
dopest bass line ever lol. seriously, track will always give me goosebumps
this song grounds me and brings me so much joy
This song made a doctor.I owe you.
Her voice is smooth and divine as pure as teardrop with that baseline music which depicts the pain and pleasure of our universe
such profound music with a subtle, beautiful singer. fantastic!!!
Teresa Ann Storey As músicas de LIZ , alegram a Alma .
i may sound old... but no1 makes it like this anymore :(
One of the best ever and forever
I will always love you Liz. I was on Lessa's Facebook page today, and I gave her a big nod too! I am so grateful for Massive Attack, Cocteau Twins, and Leesa for bringing it all together for me. I am so grateful.
It's a shame I can't make out the words she's singing. But I FEEL the vibes. BEAUTIFUL 💟
Geoffrey Ringham
Love, love is a verb
Love is a doing word
Fearless on my breath
Gentle impulsion
Shakes me, makes me lighter
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Night, night after day
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Black flowers blossom
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my...
Water is my eye
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Of a confession
Fearless on my breath
Most faithful mirror
Fearless on my breath
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
You stumble in the dark
You stumble in the dark
omg i love this song...