Numb
Portishead
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Unable so lost I can't find my way Been searching, but I have never seen A turning, a turning from deceit 'Cause the child roses like Try to reveal what I could feel I can't understand myself anymore 'Cause I m still feeling lonely Feeling so unholy 'Cause the child roses like Try to reveal what I could feel But this loneliness It just won't leave me alone, oh no I'm fooling somebody A faithless path I roam Deceiving to breath this secretly A silence, this silence I can't bear 'Cause the child roses like Tries to reveal what I could feel And this loneliness It just won't leave me alone, oh no And this loneliness, Just won't leave me alone A lady of war A lady of war
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Written by: ADRIAN FRANCIS UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Numb" was released on August 22, 1994, as the lead single from "Dummy," Portishead's debut studio album.
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Song GenreIt falls under the genre of trip hop, a musical genre that originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United Kingdom, associated with a downtempo, electronica sound.
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Album Success"Numb" helped boost the success of the "Dummy" album, which won the 1995 Mercury Prize, an annual music award for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Band FormationPortishead, the band that released "Numb," is named after a coastal town near Bristol in Somerset, England, where band member Geoff Barrow grew up.
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Song Composition"Numb" features a prominent looping of a horn track and a scratchy vinyl sound in its composition, showcasing the band's innovative use of older recording techniques.
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Critical Acclaim"Numb" received critical acclaim upon its release, with reviewers praising its atmospheric production and singer Beth Gibbons' emotive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Numb," directed by Richard Heslop, features the band performing the song interspersed with abstract images and scenes, mirroring the song's moody and experimental tone.
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Legacy"Numb" and the rest of the songs in "Dummy" played a significant role in defining the trip-hop genre, and have inspired many artists since their release.
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Live Performances"Numb" continues to serve as a staple in Portishead's live performances, mesmerizing audiences with its haunting sounds and melancholic lyrics.
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Pop Culture Reference"Numb" has been featured in several films and TV shows, highlighting its enduring popularity and influence in pop culture.
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