Over (Portishead song)

"Over" is the second single from English electronic music band Portishead's self-titled second album (1997). It peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and has been used in numerous TV shows and movies. The promotional black-and-white music video directed by Chris Bran featured lead singer Beth Gibbons singing to the camera in the middle of the darkness and occasionally running from one spotlight to another.

"Over"
Single by Portishead
from the album Portishead
A-side	"Over"
Released	1997
Recorded	1996–1997
Length	4:00
Label	Go! Discs London
Songwriter(s)	Geoff Barrow Beth Gibbons Adrian Utley
Producer(s)	Portishead
Portishead singles chronology
"All Mine" (1997) "Over" (1997) "Only You" (1998)

Critical reception

British magazine Music Week gave the song three out of five, adding, "Typical of the mood of the parent album, this second spin-off single finds the quartet in very dark emotional waters, though still featuring all the classic Portishead sonic cues. Further listening reaps rewards."

Track list

• Original British CD

1. "Over"
2. "Over Remix"
3. "Over Instrumental"

• British CD "Over 2"

1. "Over"
2. "Half Day Closing" (NYC)
3. "Humming" (NYC)

Personnel

• Beth Gibbons – vocals, production
• Adrian Utley – guitar, bass, production
• Geoff Barrow – drums, samples, turntables, programming, production
• Dave McDonald – production

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	159
UK Singles (OCC)	25

Cover versions and samples

• Ecuadorian electronic duo The Bunnies included a live version of the song in their 2016 eponymous EP.
• Musician Steve Adey covered the song on his 2017 LP Do Me a Kindness.
• The track was sampled by RZA on the track "Kiss of a Black Widow".