submissions
| Radiohead – Optimistic Lyrics
| 10 years ago
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I have listened to this song hundreds of times since it was released, but it just struck me that optimism is a purely human phenomenon. The ability to anticipate future events is typically considered something animals are not capable of. At least in part, I think this song is a warning to not let the human in you die and allow the animal to take over. If that happens, then humans as a whole are simply dinosaurs roaming the earth. |
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| Radiohead – Lucky Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Just saw them play this like on May 11 and it got me thinking about the song again. I really think this song is about mania. Someone who is manic depressive can have extremely high highs, before they crash into the lowest low. The voice of this song is someone experiencing a manic episode. But, they are still in trouble or standing on the edge of another decent into depression. The line "Pull me out, ..." is a cry for help, because the mania won't last and he knows it. One of my favorites from a fantastic show. |
submissions
| Radiohead – Lucky Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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Just saw them play this like on May 11 and it got me thinking about the song again. I really think this song is about mania. Someone who is manic depressive can have extremely high highs, before they crash into the lowest low. The voice of this song is someone experiencing a manic episode. But, they are still in trouble or standing on the edge of another decent into depression. The line "Pull me out, ..." is a cry for help, because the mania won't last and he knows it. One of my favorites from a fantastic show. |
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