Threads is written by Beth Gibbons, Geoffrey Barrow, Adrian Francis Utley. ✔️
When was Threads 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 10th track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Threads lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Threads' by Portishead explores the fight with inner chaos and the never-ending war with one's mind, by the metaphor of being 'worn out' the exhaustion and uncertainty is signified. The lyrics of Threads are mainly focused on angst, despair, self-reflection, solitude, and anger. Simultaneously, the song insinuates the necessity of uncertainty and self-doubt as well as the existential struggle. The lyrics feature repetitive expressions of frustration and uncertainty, which may be emotionally heavy for the younger audience. Moreover, the choice of the word 'damned' may be viewed as strong language, thus justifying a PG-13 rating. ✔️
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