Inertia Creeps
Massive Attack
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Recollect me darling, raise me to your lips Two undernourished egos, four rotating hips Hold on to me tightly, I'm a sliding scale Can't endure, then you can inhale clearly Out of body experience interferes And dreams of flying, I fit nearly Surrounds me, though I get lonely slowly Moving up slowly, inertia keeps She's moving up slowly, slowly Moving up slowly, inertia creeps Moving up slowly, she comes Moving up slowly, she comes Moving up slowly, inertia creeps Moving up slowly, she comes Moving up slowly, she comes, moving up slowly In my home no chrome as clear as See me now with my nearest dearest Been there when I'm over careering Room shifting is endearing Between us is our kitchen Would you found my irritant's itching Been here before Been here forever Moving up slowly, inertia keeps Moving up slowly, inertia creeps Moving up slowly, inertia keeps Moving up slowly, she comes Moving up slowly, moving up slowly She comes, moving up slowly Inertia creeps, moving up slowly She comes There be no sound in my eidertown Awake I lie in a morning's blue Room is still my antenna in you Nylon burns the bedspread with two Gravity's zero see me stall I bounce off walls lose my footing and fall It can be sweet though incomplete though And the frames will freeze See me on all four's It's been a long time She comes, she comes I want to x you, she comes I want to x you, she comes I caught your radio waves I caught your radio waves Will you take a string Say you string me along Say you string me along Say inertia creeps Inertia creeps and she comes Say she comes, say she comes Say she comes, say she comes
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Written by: Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles, Dennis Leigh, Grantley Marshall, Robert Del Naja
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22 facts about this song
Album Origin"Inertia Creeps" is found on Massive Attack's third album "Mezzanine," which was released in 1998.
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GenreMassive Attack is renowned for their pioneering work in the trip-hop genre, and "Inertia Creeps" is a standout example of this style.
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FeaturesThe song is famed for its mysteriously ambient and hypnotic beat, which encompasses traditional Middle Eastern music influencer.
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VocalistsThe lead vocalist on "Inertia Creeps" is Robert "3D" Del Naja, one of the founding members of Massive Attack.
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Music VideoThe music video features a narratively complex, room-shifting journey, which is linked to the song title's theme of movement and displacement.
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InspirationThere's speculation that the song's inspiration was drawn from 3D's personal experiences and feelings of stagnancy and restlessness, hence the title "Inertia Creeps."
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Track Listing"Inertia Creeps" is the seventh track on the "Mezzanine" album.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it wasn't a promoted single, the song has gained substantial recognition and popularity over the years.
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Appearances"Inertia Creeps" made its debut live performance during the Mezzanine tour in 1998, and it has since been a staple at Massive Attack concerts.
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RemixesA couple of remixes of "Inertia Creeps" were made, including one by the band's member, Manfredi, and another by State of Bengal.
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LyricsThe song has an abstract lyrical content, which critics interpret as an expression of internal struggle, paranoia, affair, or darkness.
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Sound Design"Inertia Creeps" is distinguished by its hauntingly oscillating synthesisers, aggressive rhythms, and spiral melody.
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Album & Release"Inertia Creeps" is a track by English music group Massive Attack from their third studio album, "Mezzanine", released in 1998.
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Song Style and GenreThe song features a unique blend of trip hop and electronica music layered with dark and brooding ambient tones.
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Vocals and LyricsUnlike many other Massive Attack songs, "Inertia Creeps" is sung by Robert "'3D'" Del Naja rather than Grant 'Daddy G' Marshall or a guest vocalist.
- The lyrics are introspective, mirroring themes of confusion, guilt and relationship disillusionment.
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VideoThe music video for "Inertia Creeps" was directed by Walter Stern and is noted for its surreal and disturbing imagery.
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Track Length and RemixesThe album version of "Inertia Creeps" runs for 5:30 minutes, but the song has been significantly extended in live performances and remixes.
- A popular remix of the song has been done by British DJ and producer State of Bengal.
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Reception and Legacy"Inertia Creeps" and the album "Mezzanine" overall received positive reviews from critics, often being cited as one of the most influential albums in the trip hop genre.
- The song has been praised for its cinematic use of sampling and production techniques, helping to solidify Massive Attack's reputation as pioneers in the trip-hop genre.
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Live PerformancesMassive Attack has consistently included "Inertia Creeps" in the setlist for their live performances, reflecting the song's significance within their discography.
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Inspiration and ThemesRobert '3D' Del Naja has stated that the song was inspired by his feelings of paranoia and alienation, relating to his personal experience as well as broader social issues.
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Sound CompositionIn keeping with Massive Attack's characteristic style, "Inertia Creeps" consists of a haunting beat, deeply layered with samples and effects, further enhancing the song's moody and atmospheric tone.
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Cultural Influence"Inertia Creeps" has had a substantial influence on the progression of electronic music, setting a blueprint for many artists in the genre who followed.
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