Humming
Portishead(포티쉐드) Lyrics
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No hesitation
Give me
All that you have
And it's been so long, that I can't explain
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
Naked
Too late
The show has begun
And it's been so long, that I can't confess
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
Is it all as it seems
So unresolved, so unredeemed
If I remain, how will I know
And it's been so long, that I can't be sure
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
The lyrics to Portishead's song "Humming" are somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation, but they seem to express a sense of desperation and longing for something that is just out of reach. The opening lines, "Closer, no hesitation, give me all that you have" suggest a desire for intimacy and connection, but the following lines ("And it's been so long, that I can't explain, and it's been so wrong, right now, so wrong") suggest that something has gone awry in this pursuit.
The second verse continues this theme of frustration and regret, with the singer lamenting that their thoughts are "creeping" and that it's too late to turn back now that "the show has begun." The chorus repeats the refrain of "And it's been so long, that I can't [fill in the blank]," emphasizing the sense of distance and disconnection that the singer feels.
The final lines of the chorus ("Is it all as it seems, so unresolved, so unredeemed") suggest that the singer is questioning the validity of their own experiences and wondering if there is some deeper truth or meaning that they are missing. The song ends on an uncertain note, with the singer acknowledging that they can't be sure of anything and that things are "right now, so wrong."
Line by Line Meaning
Closer
Bring yourself closer to me
No hesitation
Don't hold back or be unsure
Give me
Show me
All that you have
Your full self and everything you are
And it's been so long, that I can't explain
It's been a significant amount of time, making it difficult to put into words
And it's been so wrong
Things have been bad or off in some way
Right now, so wrong
Things feel incredibly wrong at this moment
Naked
Exposed and vulnerable
My thoughts are creeping
Disturbing thoughts are starting to surface
Too late
The situation has progressed too far
The show has begun
Events are in motion
And it's been so long, that I can't confess
It's been too long to admit or reveal certain things
And it's been so wrong
Things have been bad or off in some way
Right now, so wrong
Things feel incredibly wrong at this moment
Is it all as it seems
Things may not be as they first appear
So unresolved, so unredeemed
Problems have not been resolved or addressed, making them worse
If I remain, how will I know
Staying in this state of uncertainty will not bring clarity
And it's been so long, that I can't be sure
Time has passed, making it difficult to have confidence in anything
And it's been so wrong
Things have been bad or off in some way
Right now, so wrong
Things feel incredibly wrong at this moment
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Written by: ADRIAN FRANCIS UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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@zeliha5924
Closer
No hesitation
Give me
All that you have
And it's been so long, that I can't explain
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
Naked
My thoughts are creeping
Too late
The show has begun
And it's been so long, that I can't confess
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
Is it all as it seems
So unresolved, so unredeemed
If I remain, how will I know
And it's been so long, that I can't be sure
And it's been so wrong
Right now, so wrong
@user-du6to4jb8o
I'm 52 years old. I'm from Russia. I've been listening to this band for a long time. I love heavy music most of all. But Portishead take the soul out of me. Thanks.
@trofimchikchik
я с этой группой познакомился год-два назад, и был в полной уверенности что это что-то современное. Великолепно!
@junayala9401
We don't care XD
@islene8004
Portishead muito bom. Sou brasileira, 44 anos e conheci essa banda a 25 anos atrás.😍
@printz-of-peepz
@@junayala9401 speak for yourself jambalaya.
@TheCynicalB
@@printz-of-peepz honestly most of us don't care.
@the_ludovico_techniq
I don't throw the word "masterpiece" around very often but when I do I'm talking about this song.
@MrBillcurtner
This whole album is a masterpiece.
@littleredhen8205
It's damn close between this and Black Heart by Calexico.
@poetron843
Portishead is my all time favourite! So extremly unique 24/7 machine gun