Glory Box
Portishead · Pnyc [1998]
Playing with this bow and arrow
Gonna give my heart away
Leave it to the other girls to play
For I've been a temptress too long
Just. . .
chorus:
Give me a reason to love you
Give me a reason to be ee, a woman
I just wanna be a woman
From this time, unchained
We're all looking at a different picture
Thru this new frame of mind
A thousand flowers could bloom
Move over, and give us some room..yeahh
chorus
instrumental
So don't you stop, being a man
Just take a little look from our side when you can
Sow a little tenderness
No matter if you cry
Give me a reason to love you
Give me a reason to be ee, a woman
I just wanna be is a woman
So i wanna be desire of a woman
For this is the beginning of forever and ever
Its time to move over
So I wanna be
I'm so tired, of playing
Playing with this bow and arrow
Gonna give my heart away
Leave it to the other girls to play
For I've been a temptress too long
Glory Box
Glory Box stands as a defining track from Portishead's 1998 album, Pnyc, cementing the group's status as pioneers of the trip-hop genre. The recording showcases the band's signature atmospheric production, blending downtempo beats with haunting, melancholic melodies. Beth Gibbons' distinctive vocal delivery anchors the song, conveying a sense of raw emotion that resonates throughout the track. As a key component of their discography, the song reflects the band's evolution from their earlier work while maintaining the moody, cinematic textures that characterize their sound. It remains a celebrated example of their ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes, securing its place as a standout moment in their musical legacy.