Sour Times
Portishead
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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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Written by: Adrian Utley, Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow, Henry Brooks, Lalo Schifrin, Otis Turner
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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.
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Album DebutThe song debuted on the band's first album, "Dummy," which was released in 1994.
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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.
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Song ContentThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Sample Use"Sour Times" is famous for its use of samples. It includes a sample from Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin's "Danube Incident".
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Song RecognitionThe unique and introspective tone of "Sour Times" helped to establish Portishead as a leader in the trip-hop genre during the 1990s.
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Cover VersionsVarious 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.
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AccoladesIn 1995, "Sour Times" was nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song.
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Live PerformancesThe song has remained a staple in Portishead's live performances, reflecting its enduring popularity among fans of the band.
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