Massive Attack: "Teardrop" (1998)

"Teardrop" is a song by Massive Attack, which was first released on their 1998 album Mezzanine. It was released as a single on 27 April 1998. The song became another UK hit for the group, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features vocals by Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins and contains a sample of Les McCann's song "Sometimes I Cry".

The song is also known for its use as the theme song of the medical television series House. The instrumental portions of the song at the beginning and the end which feature a bass drum beat reminiscent of a heartbeat are used in the opening theme. It was also used in the television commercial for the game Assassin's Creed and the CSI: Miami episode, "Mia/NYC NonStop."

- Lyrics:

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 my breath
most faithful mirror
fearless on my breath
teardrop on the fire
fearless on my breath

It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)
It's tumbling down (as in love falling apart)