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Glory Box

Song · 1994 · Portishead. Album: Dummy

tired of the act, just want to be me 🖤

Who it's for

Beth Gibbons sings of being tired of playing a part and wanting to simply be herself in love.

Weary, guarded→Sensual, honest

Feelings it meets

What it is

"Glory Box" is a 1994 song by Portishead and the third and final single from their debut album Dummy. It is credited to Portishead and Isaac Hayes because it samples Hayes's "Ike's Rap II". The song explores love and frustration, with a woman asking for respect and understanding in her relationship.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: Suggested 13+

Slavery is terrible for men; but it is far more terrible for women.Harriet Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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