Safe from Harm

Who it's for

Massive Attack's opener, sung by Shara Nelson, carries a firm warning to anyone who would threaten her loved ones.

Feelings it meets

• Boundaries
• Anxiety
• Uncertainty

What it is

"Safe from Harm" is the opening track and third single from Massive Attack's 1991 debut album, Blue Lines, with vocals by Shara Nelson (Robert Del Naja also appears). According to Songfacts, the lyrics drew on the film Taxi Driver, which the album's liner notes cite as an influence, and the song centers on protecting a child.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

I find it wholesome to be alone the greater part of the time.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Solitude”