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Massive Attack — Live With Me
Album: Collected
Avg rating:
7.7

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Total ratings: 2163









Released: 2006
Length: 4:45
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It don't matter when you turn
Gonna survive
You live and learn
I've been thinking about you, baby
By the light of dawn

A midnight blue, day and night
I've been missing you
I've been thinking about you, baby
Almost makes me crazy
Come and live with me

Either way, win or lose
When you're born into trouble
You live the blues
I've been thinking about you, baby
See it almost makes me crazy

Child, nothing's right, if you ain't here
I'll give all that I have just to keep you near
I wrote you a letter, I tried to make it clear
That you just don't believe that I'm sincere
I've been thinking about you, baby

Plans and schemes
Hopes and fears
Dreams that deny for all these years
I, I've been thinking about you, baby
Living with me, well

I've been thinking about you, baby
Makes me wanna

Child, nothing's right, if you ain't here
I'll give all that I have just to keep you near
I wrote you a letter, darling, tried to make it clear
Oh, but you just don't believe that I'm sincere
I've been thinking about you, baby
I want you to live with me, well
I've been thinking about you, baby
I want you to live with me
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 deniseperry wrote:

This track breaks my heart. Anyone seen the video?



yes  and I don't think it goes with the song...........
 deniseperry wrote:

This track breaks my heart. Anyone seen the video?



no, but now i want to. this is a great song!
This track breaks my heart. Anyone seen the video?
Those flowers look like some kind of semi-double peony to me. I'm hungry for artichokes too though.
I like this dudes voice...it brings to mind a beloved uncle of mine that is no longer with me here.  He'd sing just like this...really smooth.   I keep thinking about you Uncle
God, this is just such a dark and depressing song. Still love it though.
Saw the man performing this. A privilege. Superb!
I know it isn't but sounds a little like Tom Jones
Brilliant song and singing...video is a total trip...
 MrStatenIsle wrote:

Is this the Rag'n'Bone guy singing?



no
Wonderful artist, collected his 45's for years, revered on the UK rare soul scene. So glad he gained recognition, albeit belatedly .. Quality will always out!
I saw these at The Shed in London, early 90s ... amazing!!
and they inspired other UK artists
Not dark enough! ...only kidding
I like the groove, and the lyrics are thoughtful, but it's a bit of a bore. Not digging the over-driven post production applied to the vocals. Only a 5er for me.
Massive Attack. Get out of their way. They deliver every time.
 eroz wrote:
I love this song, but combined with the video...it is heartbreaking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIIovpUQiro

 

 


 
Hearbreaking video. The actress went Method for it, IIRC. Their videos are often quite good, cinematic, and thought provoking.
fantastic MA track . love it madly 
Is this the Rag'n'Bone guy singing?
Absolute fan of Massive Attack, but this is maybe one of my favourites. Music and lyrics are superb.
 Surfeurseb wrote:
Why do I hear the voice of Terry Callier?
 

Probably because he's the guy singing! Good, isn't it
Why do I hear the voice of Terry Callier?
I've upped my rating to a 10. not sure I've rated many 10s love.
This sounds like that video game song guy singing, forgot the name.
 justin4kick wrote:

You're damn right
 
Shut your mouth!!
 alux wrote:

Umm...no.  They did better on the beetle album.

But I do like this album art.  Are those artichokes or roses? 

 
I'm no expert but certainly not artichokes or roses. I'd guess hydrangeas. A beautiful spring flower trying to bloom behind, like, a massive attack?

Do love those drums.
When I start whistling  and dancing in my seat to the music it is  a great piece. I did both. I could really feel that song. Thanks RP
Wikipedia:
Vocals were supplied by the acclaimed soul singer Terry Callier, who was 60 at the time the song was recorded. Callier was an American jazz, soul and folk guitarist singer-songwriter from ChicagoIllinois, who has won a UN Peace Award for his humanitarian work promoting peace through his songs.

 thewiseking wrote:
Massive Attack produced some really fine work. This is not one of them. This sounds more like the rubbish Moby used to put out.

 
I think it's great and love Moby as well but what's funny is the next track to be played was Moby's All the Hurts We Made. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SyaEPJrGXA
 socalhol wrote:

I was thinking Isaac Hayes
 
You're damn right
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Who releases "EPs" these days?

 
Lots of artists still release EPs, though it's more often artists who are not signed to major labels.  Sometimes they are are digital-only releases.
This is  a great track. I thought I knew everything by them. 
 Redpoint wrote:

Well Massive Attack obviously!

 
a lot of people release EPs. I think it's even more common the last few years. 
 amb599 wrote:
The only question when this track comes on is what liquor I'm going to start drinking.   Fantastic track, the video is also interesting.

 
So, which is it?
Massive Attack produced some really fine work. This is not one of them. This sounds more like the rubbish Moby used to put out.
The only question when this track comes on is what liquor I'm going to start drinking.   Fantastic track, the video is also interesting.
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Nobody noticed.

 
I noticed.
more than a love song
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Nobody noticed.

 

{#High-five}
L{#Umbrella}VE
Just stunning. As always. 
video is a killer though. {#Notworthy}
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Who releases "EPs" these days?

 
Well Massive Attack obviously!
 whomhow wrote:
7 -> 8 with good chances to raise. Massive Attack recently released a very nice EP, highly recommended.  

 
Who releases "EPs" these days?
 OceanBlue wrote:
I pull out "10"s very infrequently, so that when I give it to songs like this it means something.

 
Nobody noticed.
7 -> 8 with good chances to raise. Massive Attack recently released a very nice EP, highly recommended.  
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Sounds like: sivert høyem

And he could do this justice.



 
Uhhmm, I think that's because the previous song was a Madrugada tune, w/ Sievert on vocals/guitar.  Just sayin'.....

I love this song, but combined with the video...it is heartbreaking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIIovpUQiro

 

 


I pull out "10"s very infrequently, so that when I give it to songs like this it means something.
big fan of massive. don't know how they manage to create such ambiance and atmosphere. so talented. 
More Massive Attack, smooth as......

 
 {#Question} I just don't hear it the same way, mate .SmackDaddy wrote:

Sounds like: sivert høyem

And he could do this justice.



 

Sounds like: sivert høyem

And he could do this justice.


So Smooooth...I dig this
 Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version

 
Perhaps, but he was already gone by that 2006.  These vocals are quite cool - Terry Callier could feel it.
very nice!
 rabbitbreth wrote:
The greatest tune ever ...I totally agree !!!!  fucking awesome Bill

 
Fabulous! Tell us how you really feel {#Cheesygrin}
The greatest tune ever ...I totally agree !!!!  fucking awesome Bill
 dkrstic wrote:
The greatest tune ever. 

P.S. Ksenija, volim te <3
 

 
Yup. 
The greatest tune ever. 

P.S. Ksenija, volim te <3
 
 Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version

 
Nah, Terry nailed this one.
I wondered what "It's Now or Never" would transition to.  Excellent.
be nice without the canned strings.......
10 next
Now must spend the afternoon checking out not only more Massive Attack (I really only know Mezzanine), but also Terry Callier.

Oh RP, you are so very bad for my study habits...
Wow, I never heard this before. 
Quite apropos for me at the moment.
{#Sad} 
 Derecho wrote:
Tom Jones.
   Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version
  
I think not - this is outstanding... the emotion comes through intact - it's not some canned hack job.
Just love me some Massive Attack.
love that groovie industrio-drum beat
So beautiful.

R.I.P. Terry Callier :(

 
 Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version
 
Tom Jones.
 cc_rider wrote:
Never would have guessed Massive Attack. I like this a lot, reminds me of old-school Soul artists as mentioned below.
 
Still under the surprise - wouldn't have guessed this to be Massive Attack neither - Very soul
Never would have guessed Massive Attack. I like this a lot, reminds me of old-school Soul artists as mentioned below.
I like this but Tony Joe White could do a great cover of this song - he isn't just Poke Salad Annie

 
socalhol wrote:

I was thinking Isaac Hayes

 


 Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version
 
I was thinking Isaac Hayes

 prickelpit96 wrote:
Can anyone please explain me the meaning of this?
Sounds funny.
 
It is from a SNL skit, with Mike Meyers,  called "Sprockets."  Mike Meyers played a German talk show host who would end each episode with, "You may touch my monkey," if he approved of the guest.  There was, of course, a monkey on a perch close by.  I loved it.  Here is the only clip I could find.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHZR9SA5pOg
 Aud wrote:
Barry White could have done a better version
 But only Barry White.


I was listening top RP as I napped. This song brought me up out of sleep just so I could pay attention to it. Powerful!
 keller1 wrote:
What a tune ... Massive Attack's high water mark.
 
Umm...no.  They did better on the beetle album.

But I do like this album art.  Are those artichokes or roses? 

Second listen-still loving it!
 keller1 wrote:
What a tune ... Massive Attack's high water mark.
 

I have to agree there...both versions, there's a slower one I think on an added disc that comes with the compilation, less produced, more emphasis on the vocals, which is quite pertinent here.
Is this originally a Massive Attack song?  I've heard the Twilight Singers do a live version of it...great tune.
Deep and passionate ..... "I've been thinking about you baby, nothings right .........
 figi wrote:
Sounds like the male version of Nina Simone
 
Nail > head. Very well observed, thanks.
Brilliant
Tremendous song ... such a passionate performance ... love it! {#Cool}
Sounds like the male version of Nina Simone
 hippiechick wrote:
Never heard this one before. Love it!
 
{#High-five} Same here!

What a tune ... Massive Attack's high water mark.
wow... feeling a bit of Mr. Robert Cray.. like it lots
 Frater_Kork wrote:
Quite Ok song, but what album did it appear on initially? Never heard this one before....

Nm. Wikipedia told me: "Track 14 is a single promoting this compilation."
 

I have this song - got it on a compilation, but since I'm at work, I can't find out which one it's on.  I adore this song!
pure 10.

Vocals are real: Terry Callier.

Loving the vocals....................are they 'real'?

10....+ 1


Barry White could have done a better version
quiet groove
or should I say smooth groove
Never heard this one before. Love it!
fishy1 wrote:
why not?

i think so too.

I really got into this, great vibe
prickelpit96 wrote:
Can anyone please explain me the meaning of this? Sounds funny.
You best be looking at my monkey!
I love this what ever it is.
MojoJojo wrote:
You may touch my monkey!
Can anyone please explain me the meaning of this? Sounds funny.
crushedvelvet wrote:
wwwhhhoooo......mmmmmmmmm.....Bring It On!
Well, I still prefer Seal...
wwwhhhoooo......mmmmmmmmm.....Bring It On!
MojoJojo wrote:
You may touch my monkey!
I don't think so!
Quite Ok song, but what album did it appear on initially? Never heard this one before.... Nm. Wikipedia told me: "Track 14 is a single promoting this compilation."
Well, I love it! This is one of those songs that grows on you (or at least on me). I've been listening to this album for almost a year now, and every time I like this song more and more.
You may touch my monkey!
Yes, and it is often heard here on RP. DrLex wrote:
There's way better Massive Attack than this.
Hey...they paid me. Cruithne3753 wrote:
So was that you in the video?
eastcoast wrote:
Along the same line...monotonous drivel...unless I'm drunk...really drunk...then maybe not monotonous
So was that you in the video?
There's way better Massive Attack than this.
fishy1 wrote:
why not?
Indeed.
Along the same line...monotonous drivel...unless I'm drunk...really drunk...then maybe not monotonous
yesss
creepy
why not?