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.
Quiet Company
Portrait Lyrics
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See how i'm doing. see how i could have been.
Then let the whispers drip softly.
Times like this i saw nothing.
Bellowing through them without thinking.
Hear you coming this way this time.
If it wasn't so dark you would never shine.
And i question the way we felt.
And i question the way we feel
And i question what begets what.
And if i had to change one thing,
I'd have to make it everything.
When exactly did you stop believing everything was you.
I hate to see you together now,
But that's the way i wanted it to seem right to you.
Forget everything you've loved to prove
To yourself that we were done.
Throwing each other millions of miles for something not possible to anyone.
The song "Quiet Company" by Portrait is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on loss and heartbreak. The lyrics are filled with melancholic imagery and poignant reflections on the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening line, "This is me breathing without you," sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer tries to move on after the end of a romantic connection. The second line, "See how I'm doing, see how I could have been," is a clear nod to the idea that the singer has found a way to survive and perhaps even thrive without their former partner, but there is still a sense of longing and regret present.
The next lines, "Then let the whispers drip softly. Times like this I saw nothing. Bellowing through them without thinking," are a powerful statement of how overwhelming the emotions of grief and heartbreak can be. The singer is struggling to find their way through their pain, and the whispers seem to represent the constant stream of memories and regrets that can threaten to overwhelm us in such moments. The lines "If it wasn't so dark you would never shine. And I question the way we felt. Grass grows gray with time. It tickles so," are a beautiful metaphor for how the passing of time can dull even the brightest of emotions, leaving only a faded memory of what once was.
As the song continues, we hear the singer questioning everything they once believed about their relationship. They wonder about what caused its failure, and contemplate the changes they would have made to try and save it. The lines "And if I had to change one thing, I'd have to make it everything. When exactly did you stop believing everything was you," are a sad reflection of how even the most intense love can falter and fade over time. The final lines of the song, "Throwing each other millions of miles for something not possible to anyone," are a poignant reminder that sometimes, love is not enough to overcome the challenges that life can present to us.
Overall, "Quiet Company" is a powerful song that captures the complicated emotions of heartbreak with incredible depth and insight. It is a beautiful meditation on how we can learn to survive and even thrive in the wake of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
This is me breathing without you.
I am surviving on my own without you being a part of my life.
See how i'm doing. see how i could have been.
Take a look at how I am coping and understand that I could have been in a better place with you in my life.
Then let the whispers drip softly.
Speak tenderly and let your words be gentle so as to comfort me.
Times like this i saw nothing.
There were moments in time where I felt hopeless and lost without you.
Bellowing through them without thinking.
Reacting to situations without thinking or considering the consequences of my actions.
Hear you coming this way this time.
I am aware of your presence and I know you are approaching this time around.
If it wasn't so dark you would never shine.
You only shine because of the darkness that surrounds us, without it, you would not stand out.
And i question the way we felt.
I doubt the authenticity of the emotions we shared.
Grass grows gray with time. it tickles so.
The passage of time makes things lose their vibrancy and excitement, and it feels rather mundane.
And i question what begets what.
I am questioning what exactly leads to what and how everything came about.
And if i had to change one thing,
If I had the power to change one thing,
I'd have to make it everything.
I would have to change everything because every aspect of my life was intertwined with yours.
When exactly did you stop believing everything was you.
When did you stop being so self-centered and realize that the world does not revolve around you?
I hate to see you together now,
I despise the fact that you are together now after what we had gone through.
But that's the way i wanted it to seem right to you.
I wish for you to believe that this is how it should be, when in reality, I am struggling with seeing you with someone else.
Forget everything you've loved to prove
Give up on the things you cherish just to prove
To yourself that we were done.
To convince yourself that our relationship is over and we cannot be together anymore.
Throwing each other millions of miles for something not possible to anyone.
We are going to great lengths to try and make something work when it is not possible for anyone.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
theangryemonerd
I recently bought this discography for 4 bucks