The Rip is written by Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Barrow, Adrian Francis Utley. ✔️
When was The Rip released?
It is first released on April 24, 2008 as part of Portishead's album "Third" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind The Rip lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Rip' is a song by Portishead that gives off a vibe of fragility and self-examination as the main character goes through a rollercoaster of emotions - resentment, let-down, and being a victim of love. The 'wild white horses' metaphor suggests a power that can take away the hurt and gloom, raising the question of going with this power to a fresh start. The rip lyrics mainly point out love, introspection, heartache, desperation, and nature. However, also the song underlines the role of love and desire, frustration and hurt, and flight and liberation. The words do not include any cursing, sexual content, or scenes of violence, nudity, or drug use. The message is applicable to everyone. ✔️
Songwriter(s): Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Barrow, Adrian Francis Utley Record Label(s): 2008 Go Discs Ltd Under Exclusive License to Universal Island Records Ltd Official lyrics by