1) Portrait is Heavy Metal band from Sweden (Gothenburg) in the vein of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate, with the same trademark vocals. They have released a demo tape (2006), a 2 7” singles (2007 & 2010) and 5 albums (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017 & 2021). Some of the members also plays in Helvetets Port and Devil Lee Rot.
2)Portrait existed in Atlanta, GA from 1996 until 2001. For many individuals portrait is one of the pioneers of the modern (circa 2002-2004) “screamo” sound. They released several albums: “all my chances” 7”, the s/t 10”, the debut 7”, the four song demo All of this and one extra song are on the Portrait "complete discography" cd from stickfigurerecords.
The band has a very energetic sound. Tough but not too tough. Emotional but not too emotional. Agressive but not too... Great combination of guitar work with viola. This band has it all. From sweet melodic parts too Rough hardcore driven tunes. Portrait’s influences were such bands as inkwell, frail and Indian summer.
3) Portrait were an r'n'b group from Los Angeles who released 2 albums (in 1992 & 1995).
4) Portrait is a Prog Rock/Metal Band with members from Saarland and France. They cross very symphonic, melodic parts with heavy guitarbreaks.
Even Now
Portrait Lyrics
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Something that they told me.
Someone owes me.
We'll make them pay you'll see.
The opportunities you steal from me.
Adds to my list of adversaries.
I told you no.
Burning alive as they watch me.
Down my feet, i wouldn't lie to you.
It makes me sick it makes me.
Stronger, weightless, to my knees.
Catch me off guard and pelt me. to my knees.
I'm no one. you could have backed up and showed me. your thoughts, how long have i wanted this for you.
So you will forget this.
Is too hard.
The lyrics to Portrait's song Even Now are about betrayal and how it can make someone feel helpless and powerless. The song seems to be narrated by someone who has been wronged by someone they trusted, someone who owed them something. The betrayal has left the singer feeling like they have lost opportunities and have gained new enemies. They feel like they have been burned alive and made a spectacle of, with people dancing around them while their blood pours down their feet. The singer feels sick about it, but also feels it has made them stronger, even weightless. They describe being caught off guard and pelted, reducing them to their knees. They feel like no one and wonder how long they've been wanting this, while also wishing this could all be forgotten.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and bitterness towards the individual who betrayed them. They portray the negative impact that betrayal can have, leaving someone feeling exposed and powerless against even their adversaries. The lyrics suggest that the betrayal has led to the singer's downfall, but they will not forget it easily, and it has made them more resolute to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's wrong.
I sense that something is just not right.
Something that they told me.
Someone gave me bad information.
Someone owes me.
I am owed something by someone.
We'll make them pay you'll see.
There will be consequences for their actions.
The opportunities you steal from me.
Every missed opportunity creates another enemy.
Adds to my list of adversaries.
I keep track of those who wronged me.
I told you no.
My rejection was clear, but ignored.
Burning alive as they watch me.
Feeling intense pain as others watch indifferently.
Dance me around and let the blood pour.
Play me like a puppet and let me suffer.
Down my feet, i wouldn't lie to you.
I'll stay true to myself even if it hurts.
It makes me sick it makes me.
The injustice disgusts me and motivates me.
Stronger, weightless, to my knees.
Gaining strength through pain and adversity.
Catch me off guard and pelt me. to my knees.
Unexpected attacks can still knock me down.
I'm no one. you could have backed up and showed me. your thoughts, how long have i wanted this for you.
I feel insignificant and wish for someone to support me and understand my desires.
So you will forget this.
I hope this painful experience will be forgotten.
Is too hard.
This situation is extremely difficult.
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.