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Massive Attack — Inertia Creeps
Album: Mezzanine
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Released: 1998
Length: 5:48
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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't 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
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
I make no sound in my eidertown
Awake I lie in the 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
Comments (136)add comment
This one hits like a truck. 10/10
Posted 10 months ago by chesleyburt392    [ Reply ]
We plan to name our next cat "Inertia". I'm looking for an especially fat and lazy breed. This will be her theme song.
Posted 2 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
8.... no,  9!  When I hear this, I can feel my wife..... moving up slowly...    
Posted 2 years ago by mjlucas    [ Reply ]
This is one to put on to go to the next level to... The gravity of this album, and this song, was strong all over Japan when it came out...
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Alicia Keys moving up slowly
Posted 3 years ago by webmaster2    [ Reply ]
Never know what to expect from this group but it's always cool.  Thought for sure it was Syntax.  Always amazed with the dynamics, production and surprises this band offers up.
Posted 3 years ago by terryweir    [ Reply ]
Wow.  Really good.
Posted 4 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this. Nice.
Posted 5 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}Massiv gut
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
Just came in to hit the 10 button again for good measure. 
Posted 6 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Tricky is a badman
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Hearing this one live with their stage show is a highlight of my concert memories. Wish they'd tour thru Dallas again. {#Daisy}
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 {#Pray}socalhol wrote:
Solid 10 — all of Mezzanine is Godlike

 


Posted 7 years ago by LadyGrinningSoul    [ Reply ]
Solid 10 — all of Mezzanine is Godlike
Posted 8 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
  Synerwtia is a slow change.
For Gravity's zero shortchange.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
This song is confusing. I love it, but I feel like I shouldn't find a song about relationship inertia so damn sexy.
Posted 9 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
 jules44 wrote:
Another one best listened to LOUD!!!

 
What??
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Another one best listened to LOUD!!!
Posted 9 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 Bleyfusz wrote:
I know it's an odd comment, but the basic rhythm combined with what seems to be a rudimentary guitar riff in the background sounds like a very robotic Bo Diddley. To me, that is.
 
It seems that they often strive for a "robotic", electronic, or "trip-hop" sound, so maybe that's part of what they were going for with this number.  This does have a rhythm/clave resembling a "Bo Diddley beat" though.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Great tune to follow New Orleans Is Sinking by the Hip! My speakers are about to explode!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Massive Attack is legendary as is the Mezzanine...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Jupp, totally listless!
Posted 9 years ago by Ladde    [ Reply ]
Well, this is a rather charmless number, isn't it?
Posted 9 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
 Bleyfusz wrote:
I know it's an odd comment, but the basic rhythm combined with what seems to be a rudimentary guitar riff in the background sounds like a very robotic Bo Diddley. To me, that is.
 
I, too. Not odd, methinks a robotic BD.
Posted 10 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I know it's an odd comment, but the basic rhythm combined with what seems to be a rudimentary guitar riff in the background sounds like a very robotic Bo Diddley. To me, that is.
Posted 10 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Why is it that every Massive Attack song I hear is different from the others?  Geez - must be talent. Or else a magic cameleon-cape that makes them something else every time they release a CD.  I rated this a 7, but I'm bumping it to 8 because it made me do that computer-dance and it subsequently put my spine back into place. {#Dancingbanana}

 
{#Heartkiss}
Posted 10 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananapiano}  "Outstanding"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
Most of Massive Attack's songs are superb.

 
Agreed. They are most certainly not stuck in a rut.
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 thewaxtadpole wrote:
Best makeout album of all time.

 
BTDT
Posted 10 years ago by spacetiger    [ Reply ]
Most of Massive Attack's songs are superb.
Posted 11 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
i still can't get behind chanting as a substitute for singing.  well maybe knopfler or cohen or waits but they sorta sing and at least chant in good tune.
Posted 11 years ago by markthecarp    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:
THIS GROUP ROCKS!!
I can easily see Cirque du Soleil dancing to this.
 
Is that seriously your criteria for rocking? You should consider revising your music evaluation paradigm.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
This would mashup well with Suzanne Vega's Blood Makes Noise.
Posted 11 years ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
Fifteen years old this year, and sounding as unique and novel as back then.
Posted 11 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
Oh I hadn't heard this before tonight.... excellent, mystical edges to the spoken voice, the great beat, great production, I know I need to hear this several times more to really really rate it however.  RP is the best!
Posted 11 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
 thewaxtadpole wrote:
Best makeout album of all time.
 
I think I said something similar in another song thread from this album. Truly a masterpiece regarding music for the boudoir. 
Posted 11 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Best makeout album of all time.
Posted 12 years ago by thewaxtadpole    [ Reply ]
Love this whole album.
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
I was in a VERY expensive car recently and the owner (properties seller) had this on the bazillion watt speakers. Oh yes.
 
don't like properties sellers...but would like to listen to this on a bazillion watt speakers stereo in a VERY expensive car ;o)

this song is so... 
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
THIS GROUP ROCKS!!
I can easily see Cirque du Soleil dancing to this.
Posted 12 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
 Here's a thought: if you wouldn't look someone in the eye and say it within arm's reach, maybe you shouldn't type it online?

 
That's a very good rule of thumb. When contributing to fora, remember that the people you're addressing are real humans, not 1-dimensional cardboard cutouts, and if don't have the chops to say it to their face then don't say it online. The Net would be a far better place if folk followed that maxim. It's also worth remembering that true anonymity is hard to achieve online, so if you flame someone and the flamee really gets the hump s/he could track you down in real life.

Another useful rule is to post under your real name, as I do. When a moment's web search could find my place of work, there's a real incentive to keep things civil.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:
I hate this song SO MUCH. I acknowledge that I'm in the minority on this one. {shrugs}
 

welcome to my club !
Posted 13 years ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
I was in a VERY expensive car recently and the owner (properties seller) had this on the bazillion watt speakers. Oh yes.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I hate this song SO MUCH. I acknowledge that I'm in the minority on this one. {shrugs}
Posted 13 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Somehow I had missed this particular song before RP, even though I like very many songs from Massive Attack.  This has become one of my absolute favorites.  Not only a 10, but a hell yeah! 10.
 

Posted 13 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:


That aint working...
 
Right; this is atrocious.
Posted 13 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 martinc wrote:
Look at those guy, banging on the bongos like chimpanzees
 

That aint working...

Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Look at those guy, banging on the bongos like chimpanzees
Posted 13 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Why is it that every Massive Attack song I hear is different from the others?  Geez - must be talent. Or else a magic cameleon-cape that makes them something else every time they release a CD.  I rated this a 7, but I'm bumping it to 8 because it made me do that computer-dance and it subsequently put my spine back into place. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:
This whole album is great...  Gives the subwoofer lots of exercise..{#Good-vibes}
 
Yes! A work of genius. This song is totally hypnotic {#Cool}
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This whole album is great...  Gives the subwoofer lots of exercise..{#Good-vibes}
Posted 13 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
TURN. IT. UP.


Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Pass the hookah {#Chillpill}
Posted 13 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
The intro sounds like Oenyaw.  (I should know).  Cool!
Posted 13 years ago by oenyaw    [ Reply ]
Used to adore this song, not so much now, I prefer the latter half of the album, most notably the title track and Black Milk
Posted 14 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

First of all, I don't watch TV.
Secondly, my imagination works just fine without some bad musicians telling me  how it should do so.
Thirdly, dark clubs and riding in limo's are simply time and money wasting activities for otherwise idle minds.
You must be young. 
So what are you doing in your dotage? 


Posted 14 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
{#No} I see the children have forgotten how to play nice again. If you don't have anything constructive or remotely mature to comment, why don't you do yourselves, and everyone else, a really big favor and shut your pie-hole? {#Arghhh}

this drive-by insult culture on the internet is getting really tiresome. You are (mostly) grown-ups here, not 12-year olds! Here's a thought: if you wouldn't look someone in the eye and say it within arm's reach, maybe you shouldn't type it online? {#Beat}

Keep spinning Bill! Great set here...{#Yes}


Posted 14 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
 andiman wrote:
Overrated band. Typical 90ies trip-hop-sounds. {#Arrowd}
Not necessary to hear it again, my opinion...

Edit: Oh man I hate every song of this album.

 

Opposite for me. Just saw I gave it a "4" some month ago
today I give it an "8"
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 paulmack wrote:


Then go away. Why do you feel such a strong need to be negative? How does that help anyone - even if it helps you, you still are, ultimately, a net loss to the community. Go be negative on your own time, in your own space. Try to help - this is not the way.

By the way, I gave this an 8. I liked it. I'm a science geek - if you can measure something then it's not an opinion. Otherwise, it is, and stop portraying it as some freaking absolute that all the rest of us should adhere to. I'm so tired of this. My positive is also meaningless, but at least it's positive.
 

This is truely another MOST RIDILULOUS little-silly comment!
COMPLIMENT!

Best the conclusion: "...at least it's positive!"
Are you mad...?

Not everybody needs "Happy-Prozac" sermon!

Who says this is a forum to post all-American, middle-of-the-road positivism?
And why do think you're the one to speak for others?

One man - one vote!

Prozac-Mommies visit "over-50" parties!

Send address - I send "Mother's little helper"!


Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
This rocks!  It would make a good SF movie sound track.
Posted 14 years ago by mloveland    [ Reply ]
 twitterpated wrote:
This is just so good!
 

This is just so awful....but really, I love some of their stuff but not this one..
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
This is total crap. What do listeners hear in this?
I mean that popular tune they did that EVERYONE likes, I forget the name now,  that was OK, but then someone else did it so much better.....
 
that's what grandpa said about Elvis :)

Posted 14 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
Yah, das is gut.
Posted 14 years ago by btilrn    [ Reply ]
aahhh, super song - ich liebe dieses album ..........

Posted 14 years ago by eismann88    [ Reply ]
This beat is so intoxicating...or is it because I'm intoxicated that it is so sick?
Posted 14 years ago by ra990    [ Reply ]
This is just so good!
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
Really digging the Massive Attack on RP lately.
Posted 14 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
This album is a work of genius! A true dub/trip-hop masterpiece.
 

yes ! Never get tired of this album
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 andiman wrote:
Overrated band. Typical 90ies trip-hop-sounds. {#Arrowd}
Not necessary to hear it again, my opinion...

Edit: Oh man I hate every song of this album.

 

Then go away. Why do you feel such a strong need to be negative? How does that help anyone - even if it helps you, you still are, ultimately, a net loss to the community. Go be negative on your own time, in your own space. Try to help - this is not the way.

By the way, I gave this an 8. I liked it. I'm a science geek - if you can measure something then it's not an opinion. Otherwise, it is, and stop portraying it as some freaking absolute that all the rest of us should adhere to. I'm so tired of this. My positive is also meaningless, but at least it's positive.
Posted 14 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
Overrated band. Typical 90ies trip-hop-sounds. {#Arrowd}
Not necessary to hear it again, my opinion...

Edit: Oh man I hate every song of this album.

Posted 14 years ago by andiman    [ Reply ]
 midreaming wrote:

eeegad. i guess people's imagination does different things for 'em. try forgetting what a song is supposed to look like on tv, open your head and let the sound have it's way with your body. If you're in a dark club or riding in a limo through the city late at night it might help. Or you could just imagine that you're in those places and see what happens.
 
First of all, I don't watch TV.
Secondly, my imagination works just fine without some bad musicians telling me  how it should do so.
Thirdly, dark clubs and riding in limo's are simply time and money wasting activities for otherwise idle minds.
You must be young. 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Please delete it {#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by ballyhairs    [ Reply ]
Check out the DannytheDog/Unleashed score they did for that movie.  They did a good job.

Posted 15 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
 crinky wrote:

"100th Window" had its moments but I like "Mezzanine" much more.
 
Funny—I'm the opposite. I love Mezzanine, but 100th Window blows me away, especially "A Prayer for England".
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]

massive attack is great, love just about everything thing I've heard from them.


Posted 15 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
 out_to_lunch wrote:


Funny thing, I believe it's Tricky singing on this song
 
Nope—this is well after Tricky left. I believe it's 3D (Del Naja).
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
This is one of the few items (can't say "songs") on RP that actually makes me hit "MUTE."
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
This is total crap. What do listeners hear in this?
I mean that popular tune they did that EVERYONE likes, I forget the name now,  that was OK, but then someone else did it so much better.....
Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Inertia Creeps?...she was a "Bond Girl" right?
 
No, I never met her. {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
love this album...
amazing throughout..
the song 'angel' must have made them a fortune,
its used everywhere...
like in 'snatch' where brad pitt plays the pikey... 
Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:
I am so digging this. {#Sunny}
 
Lend me the shovel, please.


Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
I am so digging this. {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:
I've not had the pleasure of visiting Istambul, but this song makes me want to go there and smell the spices and old buildings, see history, eat wonderful, flavourful food, drink in the history...
 
In the city of Istambul, all you need to add is to be in a old crowded room with pealing paint on the walls, the smell of old stone, the lights flashing, people moving, dancing, and on a small stage in the center is girl with long hair dancing and swinging that hair around.

That is the image this song bring...


Posted 16 years ago by darrenwwwa    [ Reply ]
This album is a work of genius! A true dub/trip-hop masterpiece.
Posted 16 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Sometimes there's just nothing like a little electronica to break the doldrums of an office job.
Posted 16 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Yes!  My favorite Massive Attack song!
Posted 16 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
 out_to_lunch wrote:
Oh wow, I totally forgot about this song. This was a great album!
  is


Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
monemose wrote:
this song smells like Istanbul... a creeping inertia in Istanbul... great!!!
I've not had the pleasure of visiting Istambul, but this song makes me want to go there and smell the spices and old buildings, see history, eat wonderful, flavourful food, drink in the history...
Posted 16 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Love this group, not so keen on this song....maybe a second listen?
There you go.....
Posted 16 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
TerryS wrote:
Maybe they were really thinking of the Bjork version
Funny thing, I believe it's Tricky singing on this song
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Oh wow, I totally forgot about this song. This was a great album!
Posted 16 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
Love this group, not so keen on this song....maybe a second listen?
Edit: 2nd listen late night...sounds better
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Verpeiler wrote:
Agreed. Although I yet have to hear a Massive Attack tune that I absolutely dislike (except maybe the stuff on that strange remix album "no protection")
...the dubby one w/Mad Professor? Oh, it has its moments, though I like to agree they are rare...
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
this song smells like Istanbul... a creeping inertia in Istanbul... great!!!
Posted 16 years ago by monemose    [ Reply ]
cool. makes me want to go buy some leather and a whip!
Posted 16 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
crinky wrote:
"100th Window" had its moments but I like "Mezzanine" much more.
Agreed. Although I yet have to hear a Massive Attack tune that I absolutely dislike (except maybe the stuff on that strange remix album "no protection")
Posted 16 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
jadewahoo wrote:
I stand corrected! Thanks phineas.
in·ner·vate (ĭ-nûr'vāt', ĭn'ər-) pronunciation tr.v., -vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates. 1. To supply (an organ or a body part) with nerves. 2. To stimulate (a nerve, muscle, or body part) to action.
just a spelling error tho. dirty english nigh-homonymical antonyms!
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Inertia Creeps?...she was a "Bond Girl" right?
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
pattiecovert wrote:
Agreed. Whole album is a 10. For some reason I found the next one not to be as good. Anyone else?
"100th Window" had its moments but I like "Mezzanine" much more.
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
Agreed. Whole album is a 10. For some reason I found the next one not to be as good. Anyone else?
Posted 17 years ago by pattiecovert    [ Reply ]
This entire album is outstanding.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
TerryS wrote:
Maybe they were really thinking of the Bjork version
Could be, but I still dont see any common ground between this epitome of trip-hop and a suicidal lament about sundays ;) (the Björk version is pretty awsome though)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
last 3 sets were just that- this one is a 3.0.I need a RP break .TerryS wrote:
Maybe they were really thinking of the Bjork version
Posted 17 years ago by firedog13    [ Reply ]
Frater_Kork wrote:
I completely fail to see the relation to Gloomy Sunday, especially the happy go lucky Heather nova version... This is a quite excellent album though. Damn near no filler at all.
Maybe they were really thinking of the Bjork version
Posted 17 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Help my memory: Wasn't this cut on the Stigmata soundtrack?
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
A fantastic album, the video work from this is great, too.
Posted 17 years ago by pattiecovert    [ Reply ]
I completely fail to see the relation to Gloomy Sunday, especially the happy go lucky Heather nova version... This is a quite excellent album though. Damn near no filler at all.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
crabs, anybody?
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
I remember that I`ve heard some good massive attack but this one is not good at all, just boooooooooring
Posted 17 years ago by petesku    [ Reply ]
Kind of a sister song to "Insect Royalty" by Primal Scream. I love both.
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
A really cool album in a whole!! Barcelona,Spain
Posted 18 years ago by tro_73    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
Not bad, but it's no "Gloomy Sunday" by Heather Nova.
have you had a chance to hear the elliot smith remake by madaline peroux?
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Wow! Thanks RP.
Posted 18 years ago by gurcan    [ Reply ]
Isn't doin' it for me.
Posted 19 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 19 years ago by kitalyn414    [ Reply ]
BORING
Posted 19 years ago by theo    [ Reply ]
Too much style and too little substance, as with most of "Mezzanine". Frankly, it leaves me cold. :| I love "Blue Lines", though.
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Not bad, but it's no "Gloomy Sunday" by Heather Nova.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Love to turn this up! (pimp)
Posted 19 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]