Only You

It seems to me this song is about a society in a country that people are trying to change for the better, but its a difficult struggle. It also seems like she loves her country ("its only you who can tell me apart, its only you who can turn my wooden heart") but things could be better, and its because she loves her country that she, and other people, want to fix problems.

Of course, I haven't seen the video..so I could be off base.

I beleive she is warning/illuminating/identifying with - the fact that the reins of direction in the world have been passed to those behind a veil of secrecy in which the goals are to confuse and keep blind the masses. Keeping everyone in a submissive state ignorant of any truth of who we really are and what their true agenda is. We have failed to recognized this illusion. "Its only you", could refer to a spiritual/deep/aware state of conciousness which she experiances. To be told apart from the ignorant masses and be recognized through an indepentant state of being.

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This emotion she's getting at is an allusion not only to a relationship, but to a country's promise, or the love she's found within that country. Although everything's failed, amazingly enough, what other choice has she except the place she's married to, or in her place whereing she's married to, or her man. Awesome how her heart can be turned like a tree rooting her in place that only the actual grounds that she's planted in decide her position despite what frustrations she may have had to overcome or to not overcome.

Amazing song. The Great part is that it shows how (in my mind) it shows that even being free doesnt really mean being free. If you have seen the music video yeah see a kid floating around listening to a voice saying "Just Like That" which means he is doing what the voice is saying to him. Also midway through it, it shows him trying to touch the girls hand and he is quickly pulled away. (Also I think this is based on 1984).

I don't know why I said that. I really do love Portishead. sigh

I think this song is so powerful... The way it's sung seems to show that she really needs help and it's only him who can ease her pain.

This band was amazing. I only wish I could have gotten into them while they were still together. THis song is simply amazing. Her voice is so rich with emotion and sincerity that I almost feel guilty for having her open up so much. She gives so much in her music, it's incredible.

The song to mea, speaks of a bittersweet relationship. There is love but the pain is outweighing it. I feel as if both people are hurting themselves by trying to hold onto somethign that is terrbily wrong for them.

I Love this song!!!!

CORRECTION: This band IS amazing...they are back in the studio as we speak!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!! They are my favorite all time band...you should check out Beth's solo album too if you get a chance!! Her voice carries more emotion than any other!!