1/ An electronic exper… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist named Portico:
1/ An electronic experimental pop band from London, UK, formed by members of Portico Quartet.
2/ Portico is also a Canadian Indie-rock band based in Vancouver, made up of Lyn Heinemann (guitar & vocals), Trent Hopton (baritone guitars & vocals), and Greg Murray (drums).
101
Portico Lyrics
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I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Mauve, midnight blue, brown, and purple
Your fading gift that remains
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature my cheek can leave
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
Though my fever so captive for so long
Somersaults underwater
Or walking through the ground as lava
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature my cheek can leave
Forgive and shut up ratchet it up once again
A soul now entered my fear monger
3 laden hounds lead in hunger
With a temperature of 103
The three beasts are released on me
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
In the song "101" by Portico, the singer is describing a state of delirium caused by a high fever. They are lying down, bound by some kind of chain, but then they stand up and turn around in a circle, perhaps disoriented by their fever-induced hallucinations. The imagery in the lyrics is very dreamlike and surreal, with colors blending together and shifting. The singer mentions a "fading gift" that remains, which could refer to an object in their feverish state that they can see but that is not actually there.
As the song progresses, the singer's fever continues to get worse. They describe feeling like they are somersaulting underwater or walking through lava. Then, the perspective shifts and the singer talks about "three laden hounds lead in hunger" that are released on them. This could be a metaphor for the fever and the delirium that it produces. In the end, the singer says that even though they know "nothing is so," there is still the powerful feeling of gasoline, suggesting that the fever and delirium are like a fire burning within them.
Overall, the lyrics of "101" are very poetic and abstract, with lots of room for interpretation. The feverish state that the singer describes could be a metaphor for a variety of different things, such as a mental breakdown or a spiritual crisis. The song encourages the listener to get lost in its dreamlike world and to try to make sense of the powerful images and emotions that it evokes.
Line by Line Meaning
As I lay lying to the limit of my chain
I am trapped and restricted in my current situation, unable to break free.
I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Despite feeling stuck, I am able to find moments of clarity and self-awareness.
Mauve, midnight blue, brown, and purple
These colors represent the fading memories and emotions of someone or something that used to be important to me.
Your fading gift that remains
Even though the memories and emotions are fading, their impact on me still lingers.
With a temperature of 103
I am burning up with emotion and passion, feeling overwhelmed and out of control.
That's the temperature my cheek can leave
The intensity of my emotions is physically manifesting on my face.
G a s o l i n e
This is a repeated mantra, reflecting the explosive nature of my emotions and state of mind.
Though my fever so captive for so long
I have been trapped in this intense emotional state for a prolonged period of time.
Somersaults underwater
I feel like I am drowning and unable to find solid ground.
Or walking through the ground as lava
Alternatively, I feel like I am walking on unstable and dangerous ground.
Forgive and shut up ratchet it up once again
This is a call to action to forgive someone or something and move forward, but also to suppress any negative emotions and continue to push forward.
A soul now entered my fear monger
I am being consumed by fear and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and helpless.
3 laden hounds lead in hunger
These hounds represent my fears and anxieties, which are actively pursuing me and tormenting me.
The three beasts are released on me
My fears and anxieties are fully unleashed and taking over my life.
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
This is a chaotic and overwhelming image of me trying to escape my fears and anxieties, but ultimately failing and being consumed by them.
Now although I know nothing is so
Despite feeling trapped and consumed by my emotions and fears, I know that ultimately they are not real and do not define me.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mariau.8493
As I lay lying to the limit of my chain
I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Mauve, midnight blue, brown and purple
Your fading gift that remains
With a temperature of 103
That′s a temperature my cheek can leave
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
Though my fever so captive for so long
Somersaults underwater
Or walking through the ground as lava
With a temperature of 103
That's a temperature my cheek can leave
Forgive and shut up, ratchet it up once again
A soul now entered my fear monger
Three-legged hounds lead in hunger
With a temperature of 103
The three beasts are released on me
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now alhough I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now alhough I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
@bernardurizaorozco7539
[Joe Newman]
As I lay lying to the limit of my chain
I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Mauve, midnight blue, brown, and purple
Your fading gift that remains
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature, my Gene Kelly
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
Though my fever so captive for so long
Somersaults underwater
Or walking through the ground as lava
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature, my Gene Kelly
Forgive and shut up ratchet it up once again
A soul now entered my fear monger
Three leaded hounds lead in hunger
[?]
With a temperature of 103
The three beasts are released on me
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
@mariau.8493
As I lay lying to the limit of my chain
I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Mauve, midnight blue, brown and purple
Your fading gift that remains
With a temperature of 103
That′s a temperature my cheek can leave
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
Though my fever so captive for so long
Somersaults underwater
Or walking through the ground as lava
With a temperature of 103
That's a temperature my cheek can leave
Forgive and shut up, ratchet it up once again
A soul now entered my fear monger
Three-legged hounds lead in hunger
With a temperature of 103
The three beasts are released on me
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now alhough I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now alhough I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
@bernardurizaorozco7539
[Joe Newman]
As I lay lying to the limit of my chain
I stand and pivot a perfect circle
Mauve, midnight blue, brown, and purple
Your fading gift that remains
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature, my Gene Kelly
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
Though my fever so captive for so long
Somersaults underwater
Or walking through the ground as lava
With a temperature of 103
That's the temperature, my Gene Kelly
Forgive and shut up ratchet it up once again
A soul now entered my fear monger
Three leaded hounds lead in hunger
[?]
With a temperature of 103
The three beasts are released on me
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
See me run, they dance, I fall, we sing
Now although I know nothing is so
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
G a s o l i n e
@KaosMoFu
Genial, capolavoro!!!
@KeenAesthetic1
Didn't know that Gene Kelly had a 103 Fahrenheit temperature when filming the dance scene in "Singing in the Rain"
@squeebers
How can noone on the internet anywhere know the lyrics right after "Three leaded hounds lead in hunger"? Just seems impossible!
@stefanis5324
I am here because of Alt J .This is a one of the best things I've ever heard. I love his voice .❤
@emileeok3134
The song and the video are a masterpiece. Beautiful
@CharlieHuang
Heard them play this live in Birmingham. It was amazing.
@redbkode3655
Intense, profond, doux ...émotionnellement parfait <3
@brokes57
Magnifique !. Univers musical très original 👍👍👍