Fun Music Information -> Portishead

This is the most recent information about Portishead that has been submitted to amIright. If we have more information about Portishead, then we provide a link to the section where it appears (the actual page whenever possible).

Band Name Origins:

  • The band is named after a sleepy port town in England. The town in which band member, Geoff Barrow, spent his teen years. Submitted by: Raiyneamon
  • The band are from Bristol, England and Portishead is a nearby seaside town Submitted by: Chris

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer
Comment
Submitter Name
"Mourning Air,"Air doesn't mourn. Lol.Bona

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Gory Box" originally "Glory Box"
Jacqui O'Day
"Glory Ox" originally "Glory Box"
Alanis More Upset

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"Glory Fox" originally "Glory Box"
Jacqui O'Day

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
"Only You""Same Supper Every Day"Mattias

Misheard Lyrics:

"Teardrop"
Misheard Lyrics:
Love, love isn't fair
Love is a dooming word.
Original Lyrics:
Love, love, is a verb
Love is a doing word.
"Glory Box"
Misheard Lyrics:
For I've been a tangerine too long.
Original Lyrics:
For I've been a temptress too long.
"Teardrop"
Misheard Lyrics:
Teardrop on the fire
Fearless on my breath
Original Lyrics:
Teardrop on the fire
Feathers on my breath
"Only You"
Misheard Lyrics:
It's only you who can tear my world apart.
Original Lyrics:
It's only you who can turn my wooden heart.
There are additional Portishead misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Glory Box"
Misheard Lyrics:
For I've been a tangerine too long.
Original Lyrics:
For I've been a temptress too long.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Sophie

I love to sing along to my music. One day, I was singing to this really loud in the car. My sister heard me sing this line and started cracking up with laughter. I'm like 'what?'

Click image to buy
Portishead at Amazon.com
Click image to buy
Live: Roseland NYC at Amazon.com
Click image to buy
Glory Times at Amazon.com
Click image to buy
Over at Amazon.com
 
 
Check out the official amIright MISHEARD LYRICS BOOK, now available!
Find Funny Stuff About a Band: