Magic Doors
Portishead
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I can't deny what I've become I'm just emotionally undone I can't deny, I can't be someone else When I have tried to find the words To describe this sense absurd Try to resist my thoughts but I can't lie I'm losing myself My desire I can't hide No reason am I for I can't divide or hide from me I don't know who I'm meant to be I guess it's just the person that I am Often I've dreamt that I don't wade Enjoy the gift of my mistake But yet again I'm wrong, and I confess I'm losing myself My desire I can't hide No reason am I for I'm losing myself My desire I can't hide No reason am I for
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Written by: BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW, JOHN BAGGOTT
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Magic Doors" falls into the genre of trip hop, a musical genre that originated from Bristol in the UK. This genre merges hip hop and electronica with a variety of other styles such as funk, soul, and reggae.
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AlbumThe song was released in 2008 as part of Portishead's third studio album which was titled "Third". This came 11 years after their prior album, marking a significant gap in their discography.
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Track Number"Magic Doors" stood as the 10th track on the 11 track-long album.
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Recording TechniqueThe song makes use of a unique recording approach, incorporating a mix of both analog and digital recording techniques.
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Critical AcclaimUpon release, "Magic Doors" received widespread critical acclaim and was noted for its transformative sound that was a departure from Portishead's earlier music.
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Experimental Sound"Magic Doors" uses a variety of different instruments, including a saxophone and samples, contributing to an exploratory and experimental sound.
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Song InspirationsMany have interpreted "Magic Doors" as dealing with themes of emotional isolation and introspection, which is characteristic of Portishead’s music.
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Live Performances"Magic Doors" was performed live during the band's comeback tour in 2008. The performances were noted for their intense and captivating sound.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by the trio of Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley, with Gibbons delivering the haunting vocals.
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Music VideoA music video of "Magic Doors" was released which was generated by overlaying images with fragments of lyrics that appeared as text superimposed on the screen.
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Limited Vinyl Edition"Magic Doors" also appeared in a limited vinyl edition in the UK, along with the rest of the "Third" album. This edition had a run of just 30,000 copies.
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