Cover art for Mourning Air by Portishead

Mourning Air

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Sep. 16, 19971 viewer5.9K views

Mourning Air Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Did I see a moment with you
In a half lit world
I'm frightened to believe
But I must try
If I stumble if I fall

[Refrain]
I'm reaching out in this mourning air, ohh

[Verse 2]
Have I got the strength to ask
Beyond the window
I feel this fear alone
Until we have
Total honesty
If I tremble or fall

[Refrain]
I'm reaching out in this mourning air, ohh

[Verse 3]
Should I feel a moment with you
To softly whisper
I crave nothing else so much
Longing to reveal
Total honesty
I can feel your touch
[Refrain]
I'm reaching out in this mourning air, ohh

[Refrain]
I'm reaching out in this mourning air, ohh

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