Only You
Portishead
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We suffer everyday What is it for These crams of illusion Are fooling us all And now I am wearie And I feel like I do It's only you Who can tell me apart And it's only you Who can turn my wooden heart The size of our fight It's just a dream We've cruched everything I can't see in this morning selfishly How we fell And I feel like I do It's only you Who can tell me apart And it's only you Who can turn my wooden heart Now that we've chosen to take all we can The shade of autumn will stare bitter end Years of frustration laid down side by side And It's only you Who can tell me apart And it's only you Who can turn my wooden heart It's only you Who can tell me apart And it's only you Who can turn my wooden heart
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Written by: Derek Stewart, Trevant Hardsen, Beth Gibbons, Adrian Francis Utley, Geoff Barrow, Josef Erich Zawinul, Ken Thorne, Royme Robinson, Emandu I. R. Wilcox, Esther Marrow, James Rein
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10 facts about this song
Song Album"Only You" is a song from Portishead's second album, "Portishead", which was released in 1997.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls into the genre of Trip Hop, a sub-genre of electronic music. Portishead is often credited as one of the pioneers of this style.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its unique blend of string arrangements, scratching sounds, and slow Hip-Hop beats, showcasing Portishead's innovative approach to music-making.
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Song Reception"Only You" was warmly received by music critics. It is considered by many to be one of the hallmarks of the band's career because of its evocative lyrics and the melancholic mood it provokes in listeners.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Only You" was directed by Chris Cunningham, known for his work with Aphex Twin and Bjork. The video features a young boy wandering around street markets and local scenes in Barcelona, Spain. It is noteworthy due to the use of Steadicam and reverse playback.
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Song Influence"Only You" continues to influence many jazz, R&B, and hip-hop artists due to its seamless combination of diverse musical elements felt throughout the track.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are deeply emotional and melancholic, suggesting themes of longing and unrequited love.
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Band Formation"Only You" is a testament to Portishead's unique formation. The band consists of Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley. However, for this song, Barrow played the role of the multi-instrumentalist and Utley helped in writing and arranging the song.
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Innovative SoundThe song utilizes a sample from Ken Thorne's "Inspector Clouseau" and a drum sample from The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Little Miss Lover," showcasing Portishead's innovative use of samples to create a unique sound.
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Song PerformanceDespite Portishead's aversion to live performances, "Only You" has often been included in their live set lists and is a fan favorite during concerts. It showcases Gibbons' haunting vocal prowess and the band's exceptional ability to create atmospheric, moody music.
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