Tagged: Beth Gibbons

Humming

“Humming” by Portishead

The lyrics of Portishead’s “Humming” are very indirect. For instance, there is no setting defined. Also, it is never specified what type of relationship the vocalist has with the addressee. So obviously, some imagination is required...

Glory Box

“Glory Box” by Portishead

The titular term (“Glory Box”), as used especially in Australia and New Zealand, refers to a storage unit in which women place items in anticipation of one day being married.  With that in mind, what we...