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.
Something in Philadelphia
Portrait Lyrics
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The lyrics of "Something in Philadelphia" by Portrait are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The first line, "If you go please take your," suggests that the singer is addressing someone who is leaving, perhaps a lover or a friend. The next line, "all my love is a circle in addition to my fears," is a metaphorical expression of the singer's emotional state. Love and fear are intertwined and cyclical, with one often leading to the other. The line "a box of elements holds memories outside my rank" suggests that the singer has experienced something traumatic or life-changing and is trying to process it. The phrase "outside my rank" implies that the singer is trying to distance themselves from the experience.
The line "as one that doesn't care to care" is a paradoxical statement, suggesting that the singer is trying to appear indifferent despite their obvious emotional turmoil. The next line, "creating of a new me to satisfy what I want you to see," suggests that the singer is putting on a facade to hide their true emotions. The final line of the song, "something in Philadelphia," is enigmatic and could refer to a specific event or experience in the singer's life, or simply be a nod to the city itself.
Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to come to terms with a difficult emotional experience and is trying to put on a brave face despite their inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
If you go please take your.
If you decide to leave, please take all of your belongings with you.
all my love is a circle in addition to my fears.
My love is a never-ending cycle, but unfortunately it is intertwined with my fears.
a box of elements holds memories outside my rank.
I have a collection of items that hold memories which are not very significant to me.
as one that dosen't care to care.
I appear as if I am indifferent and do not care about anything.
creating of a new me to satisfy what i want you to see.
I am trying to reinvent myself in order to present a version of me that will appeal to you.
Contributed by Alaina T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ADunnMusic
so underrated. top 3 portrait song
@143jcm
does anyone have the full lyrics to this from an insert or something? My favourite portrait song but i cant work out most of the 2nd half.