The Rip
Portishead
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As she walks in the room Scented and tall Hesitating once more And as I take on myself And the bitterness I felt I realize that love flows Wild, white horses They will take me away And the tenderness I feel Will send the dark underneath Will I follow? Through the glory of life I will scatter on the floor Disappointed and sore And in my thoughts I have bled For the riddles I've been fed Another lie moves over Wild, white horses They will take me away And the tenderness I feel Will send the dark underneath Will I follow? Wild, white horses They will take me away And the tenderness I feel Will send the dark underneath Will I follow?
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Written by: ADRIAN FRANCIS UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"The Rip" is a song from Portishead's third studio album, simply titled "Third." The album was released on April 28, 2008, through Island Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 98 on the UK Singles Chart, showing its popularity amongst British listeners.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Rip" is particularly noted for its unique animation. It depicts a stick figure walking through various changing landscapes.
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Radiohead TributeIn an interesting crossover event, the band Radiohead performed a cover version of "The Rip" on BBC Radio. This cover was uploaded on YouTube and gained considerable attention and appreciation.
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Musical Styles"The Rip" is classified under trip-hop, electronica, and experimental rock genres. Portishead's signature includes blending multiple genres in their music.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been well-appreciated both by critics and fans alike. NME ranked it as the 40th best track of 2008.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe song's lyrics, written by band members Beth Gibbons and Geoff Barrow, are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. Many fans believe they allude to topics like spiritual growth and transformation.
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Use in Popular Culture"The Rip" has been featured on a few notable television shows, including "Misfits" and "Being Human", demonstrating its recognition and acceptance in popular culture.
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Unique Instruments UsageThe song uses a range of instruments from traditional ones like guitars and drums to experimental ones like the theremin, a touchless electronic musical instrument.
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Sound Transition"The Rip" begins with an acoustic folk sound, which eventually transitions into a synth-based sound, demonstrating the band's innovative use of sonic textures.
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