Roads
Portishead Lyrics
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We've got a war to fight
Never found our way
Regardless of what they say
How can it feel, this wrong
From this moment
How can it feel, this wrong
Storm, in the morning light
I feel, no more can I say
Frozen to myself
I got nobody on my side
And surely that ain't right
And surely that ain't right
Oh, can't anybody see
We've got a war to fight
Never found our way
Regardless of what they say
How can it feel, this wrong
From this moment
How can it feel, this wrong
How can it feel, this wrong
From this moment
How can it feel, this wrong
Oh, can't anybody see
We've got a war to fight
Never found our way
Regardless of what they say
How can it feel, this wrong
From this moment
How can it feel, this wrong
The lyrics to Portishead's song "Roads" convey a sense of confusion, despair, and disconnection. The first stanza sets the mood for the rest of the song by asking, "Can't anybody see? We've got a war to fight." The use of the pronoun "we" suggests that this is not a personal struggle but a collective one. The words "never found our way" and "regardless of what they say" highlight a sense of confusion and inability to make sense of the situation. The line "How can it feel, this wrong?" is a question that no one seems to have an answer to.
The second stanza portrays a sense of isolation and helplessness. The metaphor of a "storm in the morning light" is used to convey a sense of chaotic and overwhelming emotions. The singer is "frozen to myself" and has "nobody on my side," suggesting a lack of support or connection with others. The line "And surely that ain't right" is a reflection on the unfairness of the situation and how the singer feels abandoned and left to deal with it alone.
Overall, the lyrics to "Roads" by Portishead are a powerful representation of the confusion and despair that can come with feeling disconnected from others and from one's own sense of purpose. The use of metaphors, such as the storm, adds to the emotional resonance of the song, and the repeating refrain of "How can it feel, this wrong?" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, can't anybody see
Nobody seems to understand or care about the problems that we are facing.
We've got a war to fight
We are facing a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
Never found our way
We have been lost for a long time and have not been able to find a solution.
Regardless of what they say
Despite what other people say or suggest, we still cannot find a way out.
How can it feel, this wrong
It is difficult to imagine how something can be so wrong.
From this moment
Starting now, we need to take action to fix the situation.
Storm, in the morning light
The situation is intense and overwhelming, like a storm in the morning light.
I feel, no more can I say
The artist is overwhelmed and unable to articulate their thoughts or feelings.
Frozen to myself
The artist feels paralyzed and unable to act.
I got nobody on my side
The artist feels alone and unsupported in dealing with the situation.
And surely that ain't right
It is not fair or just for someone to face such overwhelming problems alone.
How can it feel, this wrong
It is difficult to imagine how something can be so wrong.
From this moment
Starting now, we need to take action to fix the situation.
How can it feel, this wrong
It is difficult to imagine how something can be so wrong.
From this moment
Starting now, we need to take action to fix the situation.
Oh, can't anybody see
Nobody seems to understand or care about the problems that we are facing.
We've got a war to fight
We are facing a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
Never found our way
We have been lost for a long time and have not been able to find a solution.
Regardless of what they say
Despite what other people say or suggest, we still cannot find a way out.
How can it feel, this wrong
It is difficult to imagine how something can be so wrong.
From this moment
Starting now, we need to take action to fix the situation.
How can it feel, this wrong
It is difficult to imagine how something can be so wrong.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adrian Francis Utley, Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Paul Barrow
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