Glory Box
Portishead
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I'm so tired, of playing Playing with this bow and arrow Gonna give my heart away Leave it to the other girls to play For I've been a temptress too long Just Give me a reason to love you Give me a reason to be, a woman I just want to be a woman From this time, unchained We're all looking at a different picture Through this new frame of mind A thousand flowers could bloom Move over, and give us some room Give me a reason to love you Give me a reason to be, a woman I just want to be a woman So don't you stop, being a man Just take a little look from our side when you can Sow a little tenderness No matter if you cry Give me a reason to love you Give me a reason to be, a woman It's all I want to be is all woman For this is the beginning of forever and ever It's time to move over I'm so tired, of playing Playing with this bow and arrow Gonna give my heart away Leave it to the other girls to play For I've been a temptress too long Just Give me a reason to love you Give me a reason to be
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Written by: Adrian Francis Utley, Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Paul Barrow, Isaac Lee Hayes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Glory Box" features a significant sample from "Ike's Rap II" by Isaac Hayes. The song uses the melody layer and plays it in a loop giving the song a distinctive trip-hop style.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1994 as the third single from the band's debut album "Dummy." The album is considered a key release in the trip-hop genre.
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Chart Performance"Glory Box" reached the number 13 position on the UK Singles Chart and has become one of Portishead's most successful songs.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics are interpreted as a feminist anthem with the protagonist of the song demanding to be treated as a real woman and not as an object.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Alexander Hemming, features lead singer Beth Gibbons as a club singer accompanied by the remaining band members.
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Covers and SamplesThe song has been covered and sampled by several artists, including rap group Wu-Tang Clan and artist John Martyn, showcasing its influence across different genres.
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Live Performances"Glory Box" is usually performed as the closing number in Portishead's live performances. The song is particularly noted for its haunting and atmospheric live renditions.
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Track DurationsThe album version of the song "Glory Box" has a duration of 5:06 minutes, while the Edit version is cut down to 3:35 minutes.
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Awards and AccoladesWhile the song itself didn't receive any specific awards, the album "Dummy" won the 1995 Mercury Prize, with "Glory Box" being one of its standout tracks.
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Cultural Impact"Glory Box" is considered a defining song of the 90s and has been used in several television shows and films, underscoring its enduring popularity and cultural impact.
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