Mysterons
Unveiling the Veiled: Portishead's Enigmatic Message
Lyrics
Inside you're pretending
Expressing that internally, one is putting on a false appearance or facade.
Crowns have been swept aside
Suggesting that established authority or status symbols have been disregarded or removed.
Somewhere
Indicating an unspecified place or state.
Where they can forget
Describing a location where individuals can escape and intentionally forget certain things.
Divine
Implying a spiritual or heavenly quality.
Upper reaches
Referring to the highest or farthest points.
Still holding on
Stating the persistence or endurance of something despite challenges.
This ocean
Describing an unconquerable or elusive entity, possibly representing a challenge or goal.
Will not be grasped
Emphasizing the impossibility of obtaining control over the mentioned ocean, symbolic of a difficult or unattainable objective.
All for nothing
Suggesting that efforts have been in vain or without meaningful results.
Did you really want
Questioning the sincerity or true desire behind a previous action or intention.
Did you really want
Repeating the question, possibly highlighting doubt or seeking clarification.
Did you really want
Continuing to question the authenticity or depth of a desire or want.
Did you really want
Reiterating the doubt or uncertainty about the sincerity of a previous wish or intention.
Refuse to surrender
Declaring a refusal to give up or yield in the face of challenges or adversity.
Strung out until ripped apart
Describing a state of being stretched to the limit and possibly facing a breakdown.
Who dares?
Pose a question about who has the courage to confront or challenge a situation.
Who dares to condemn?
Asking who has the audacity to pass judgment or criticize.
All for nothing
Reiterating the idea that efforts have been futile or without meaningful results.
Did you really want
Doubting the sincerity or authenticity of a desire or intention, similar to lines 13-16.
Did you really want
Repeating the doubt, emphasizing the uncertainty or questioning the depth of a wish or intention.
Did you really want
Continuing to express skepticism or uncertainty about the genuineness of a previous desire or want.
Did you really want
Reiterating the doubt or questioning the true nature of a previous wish or intention.
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