Portishead's debut album, Dummy (1994), fused hip hop production with an atmospheric, cinematic style reminiscent of spy film soundtracks. The album was met with commercial and critical acclaim, quickly becoming a landmark album in the emerging trip hop genre. However, the band disliked being associated with the term, and would consciously step away from that sound on later releases. Two other studio albums have been issued: Portishead in 1997 and Third in 2008, both of which received similar acclaim. In 1998, the band released a concert album, Roseland NYC Live.
All Mine
Portishead Lyrics
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All the clouds may be white
But when you smile
Oh, how I feel so good
That I can hardly wait to hold you
Enfold you
Never enough
Render your heart to me
All mine
You have to be
From that cloud number nine
Danger starts the sharp incline
And such sad regrets
Oh, as those starry skies
As they swiftly fall
Make no mistake
You shan't escape
Tethered and tied
There's nowhere to hide from me
All mine
You have to be
So don't resist
We shall exist
Until the day
Until the day I die
All mine
You have to be
The lyrics to the Portishead's song "All Mine" is about a strong, obsessive attachment to someone whom the singer wants to possess by any means. The opening lines convey a positive and beautiful atmosphere with stars shining brightly and the clouds all white. However, this positive outlook changes when the singer mentions the subject's smile, which makes them feel so incredible that they can hardly wait to hold and entrust the person with all their feelings. The singer demands that the person "render" their heart to them, claiming that they need to be "all mine."
The chorus reflects an even darker tone with the introduction of the danger as the sharp incline of cloud number nine becomes apparent. The singer admits that feeling this strongly is scary, commenting on the "sad regrets" and the dark skies, which plummet and won't allow room for escape. The words create a hauntingly powerful image of the person that the singer obsesses over but also reveals a fear of "tethering and tying" them too tightly. They insist that the person does not resist and promises they will exist until the end, and they will be "all mine" until death.
Overall, the lyrics give a dark and intense look at the obsessive side of love. The vocal delivery of the lyrics reflects this darkness, creating a deeply emotional and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
All the stars may shine bright
Even when everything appears to be perfect and shining bright in the external world, it still does not bring satisfaction and happiness without the person you love
All the clouds may be white
Even when the sky is completely clear and the weather is perfect, it still pales in comparison to the feeling of being in the presence of the beloved
But when you smile
The presence of the loved one, even something as small as their smile, can bring immense joy and happiness
Ohh how I feel so good
The feeling of love and being loved is overwhelming and gives a sense of contentment and joy
That I can hardly wait
The longing to be with the person is so strong that it becomes difficult to wait any longer
To hold you
The desire to be physically close to the person is intense and consuming
Enfold you
Wanting to embrace the person fully and completely, to create an unbreakable bond
Never enough
The love for the person is so immense that it never feels like it's enough
Render your heart to me
Asking the person to give their heart and love completely to the singer
All mine...
The declaration of love and possessiveness, the desire to have the person completely
You have to be
The insistence that the person belongs to the singer and no one else
From that cloud, number nine
Referring to feeling of being on cloud nine, the intense happiness and joy that comes with being with the loved one
Danger starts the sharp incline
The danger of falling too hard and deep in love, even though it may lead to heartbreak
And such sad regrets
The possibility of having sad regrets if the love does not work out, but the risk is still worth it
Ohh as those starry skies
The reference to the beauty of the sky and how it pales in comparison to the beauty of the person
As they swiftly fall
Just as the stars fall from the sky, the love for the person falls hard and fast
Make no mistake
There is no doubt that the person belongs to the singer
You shan't escape
The person cannot escape the love and possessiveness of the singer
Tethered and tied
The person is bound and tied to the singer, unable to break free from the love and possessiveness
There's nowhere to hide from me
No matter where the person goes, they cannot escape the love and possessiveness of the singer
Don't resist
Urging the person to give in to the love and not resist the singer's possession
We shall exist
Declaring that the love between the two will continue to exist and thrive
Until the day I die
The love and possessiveness will continue until the singer's death
All mine...
The repetition of the declaration of love and possessiveness
You have to be
The insistence that the person belongs to the singer and no one else
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Written by: Adrian Utley, Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Paul Barrow
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@olivierd5766
All Mine Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All the stars may shine bright
All the clouds may be white
But when you smile
Oh, how I feel so good
That I can hardly wait
To hold you
Enfold you
Never enough
Render your heart to me
[Hook]
All mine
You have to be
[Verse 2]
From that cloud number nine
Danger starts the sharp incline
And such sad regrets
Oh, as those starry skies
As they swiftly fall
Make no mistake
You shan't escape
Tethered and tied
There's nowhere to hide from me
[Hook]
All mine
You have to be
[Bridge]
So don't resist
We shall exist
Until the day
Until the day I die
[Hook]
All mine
You have to be
@ricobel
If you'd like to sing along ;)
[Verse 1]
All the stars may shine bright
All the clouds may be white
But when you smile
Oh, how I feel so good
That I can hardly wait
To hold you
Enfold you
Never enough
Render your heart to me
All mine
You have to be
[Verse 2]
From that cloud number nine
Danger starts the sharp incline
And such sad regrets
Oh, as those starry skies
As they swiftly fall
Make no mistake
You shan't escape
Tethered and tied
There's nowhere to hide from me
All mine
You have to be
So don't resist
We shall exist
Until the day
Until the day I die
All mine
You have to be
@Lezdoval
Gracias Portishead por compartir música.
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
Todas las estrellas pueden brillar
All the stars may shine bright
Todas las nubes pueden ser blancas
All the clouds may be white
Pero cuando sonríes
But when you smile
Oh, cómo me siento tan bien
Oh, how I feel so good
Que apenas puedo esperar
That I can hardly wait
Para abrazarte
To hold you
envolverte
Enfold you
Nunca es suficiente
Never enough
Entregame tu corazón
Render your heart to me
Todo mío
All mine
Tienes que ser
You have to be
De esa nube número nueve
From that cloud number nine
El peligro inicia la fuerte pendiente
Danger starts the sharp incline
Y esos tristes arrepentimientos
And such sad regrets
Oh, como esos cielos estrellados
Oh, as those starry skies
Mientras caen rápidamente
As they swiftly fall
No cometer errores
Make no mistake
no escaparas
You shan't escape
Atado y atado
Tethered and tied
No hay donde esconderse de mi
There's nowhere to hide from me
Todo mío
All mine
Tienes que ser
You have to be
Así que no te resistas
So don't resist
existiremos
We shall exist
Hasta el día
Until the day
Hasta el día que muera
Until the day I die
Todo mío
All mine
Tienes que ser
You have to be
@user-fj8fk5hg1d
All the stars may shine bright
All the clouds may be white
But when you smile
Oh, how I feel so good
That I can hardly wait
To hold you
Enfold you
Never enough
Render your heart to me
All mine
You have to be
From that cloud number nine
Danger starts the sharp incline
And such sad regrets
Oh, as those starry skies
As they swiftly fall
Make no mistake
You shan't escape
Tethered and tied
There's nowhere to hide from me
All mine
You have to be
So don't resist
We shall exist
Until the day
Until the day I die
All mine
You have to be
@questionblock8949
Such a creepy clip! The orchestra just sitting with their instruments, the haunting music, the obsessive lyrics, the lone girl surrounded by a bunch of old men ... weird af. Awesome 90s music video
@matimus100
Superstitious nonsense
@bornelo
Не 90- х , а 70- х тому не розумієте
@tracystuff6523
The begining is introduced by a guy with obvious gvt slash preacher type attire mostly black, and creepy old guy feelings inducing with some white - to a little girl obviously lipsyniching to an older womans voice (which you have the benefit of knowing looks like her maybe as a child) and an older womans thoughts and feelings particularly about a child of some sort(tethered and tied is umbilical cord like) (she herself doesn't have children ...sooo?) - maybe even her own self as one - standing on a platform, pedestal, that is treated like a stage and looks like a button that could be 'depressed' that is also surrounded by an obvious witch's salt circle of protection. The band isn't actually playing the music you hear because they are mere interchangeable bit parts that could be done by anyone who knows 'the lines' and are just actors to 'the main stage star' who doesn't even wanna be there. She is wearing almost all white... Notice the places she has black. The acknowledging from old creep at the start straight into the camera that this is a performance he knows people are watching before doing the ta da reveal... Etc etc
I could go on and on and on (heh) but... I've done it so many times before. Anyway - that should be good enough to spark some kinda thoughts. Yawn.
@mehwutever5413
You could aslo ask yourself, if you're a curious type unraveling mysteries, why the band only has the video for this song and the only you song on their official site playlist eventhough they DO have other official videos for some of the other songs from this album.
Hmm, huh?
@tracystuff6523
Haha. That avatar.
?
Indeed.
@realniteart
It sounds like it was just released. Timeless piece of music.
@coreycox2345
That voice, Oleg Shpak.
@BassHeadsProduction
@@coreycox2345 more the production of the instrumental sounds incredibly fresh
@henrydover7752
it sounds like it always existed