Sour Times

Portishead

About Sour Times

"Sour Times" is a song by English trip hop group Portishead, from their debut album Dummy. It was written by all three members of the band. It was released by Go! Beat Records in 1994 as a CD single, accompanied by three bonus tracks: "It's a Fire", "Pedestal", and "Theme from 'To Kill a Dead Man'".


Year:
1994
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To pretend no one can find
The fallacies of morning rose
Forbidden fruit, hidden eyes
Curtises that I despise in me
Take a ride, take a shot now
'Cause nobody loves me
It's true
Not like you do

Covered by the blind belief
That fantasies of sinful screens
Bear the facts, assume the dye
End the vows no need to lie, enjoy
Take a ride, take a shot now
'Cause nobody loves me
It's true
Not like you do

Who am I, what and why
'Cause all I have left
Is my memories of yesterday
Oh these sour times
'Cause nobody loves me
It's true
Not like you do

After time the bitter taste
Of innocence decent or race
Scattered seeds, buried lives
Mysteries of our disguise revolve
Circumstance will decide
Nobody loves me
It's true
Not like you do

'Cause nobody loves me
It's true
Not like you
Nobody loves me
It's true
Not, like, you do

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Portishead

Portishead are an English band formed in 1991 in Bristol. The band is named after the nearby town of the same name, 8 miles west of Bristol. Portishead consists of Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley, while sometimes citing a fourth member, Dave McDonald, an engineer on Dummy and Portishead. more »

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Written by: Adrian Utley, Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, Henry Brooks, Lalo Schifrin, Otis Turner

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Sour Times" was written and produced by all three members of the trip hop band, Portishead: Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley.
Album Debut
The song debuted on the band's first album, "Dummy," which was released in 1994.
Chart Performance
"Sour Times" did well on the charts, reaching number 13 in the UK Singles Chart, number 5 on the US Alternative Songs chart, and number 53 on the US Hot 100.
Song Content
The song features moody lyrics and tempo that are typical of Portishead's signature trip-hop style. The title "Sour Times" is reflective of the melancholic tone of the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Sour Times" is highly stylized and features the band in a variety of surreal settings, adding a unique visual element to the song's sad, introspective lyrics.
Sample Use
"Sour Times" is famous for its use of samples. It includes a sample from Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin's "Danube Incident".
Song Recognition
The unique and introspective tone of "Sour Times" helped to establish Portishead as a leader in the trip-hop genre during the 1990s.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Sour Times" including Robert Smith of The Cure and Live's Ed Kowalczyk during his solo career. These versions showcase how the song and its haunting melody have been interpreted by other musicians.
Accolades
In 1995, "Sour Times" was nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song.
Live Performances
The song has remained a staple in Portishead's live performances, reflecting its enduring popularity among fans of the band.

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