I don't know Thom Yorke's family or professional background, but I think this is a more personal song than political. I think the political connections are kind of weak.
Cause I'm right here and I'm today, With your fingers you can touch me; I'm your black swan, black swan; But I made it to the top, made it to the top
Basically, it makes it seem as though someone has tried to talk him in to being someone he's not, and he's told them to get out of town, they're fucked up for criticizing or announcing their regret for giving him the ability to do what he's done, or telling him he should do different.
He's the black swan that made it when someone thought he shouldn't. And they're beating a dead horse trying to get him to change. And they are fucked up for trying to make him change, they can be their own black swan if they're not happy where they've landed.
I don't know Thom Yorke's family or professional background, but I think this is a more personal song than political. I think the political connections are kind of weak.
Cause I'm right here and I'm today, With your fingers you can touch me; I'm your black swan, black swan; But I made it to the top, made it to the top
Basically, it makes it seem as though someone has tried to talk him in to being someone he's not, and he's told them to get out of town, they're fucked up for criticizing or announcing their regret for giving him the ability to do what he's done, or telling him he should do different.
He's the black swan that made it when someone thought he shouldn't. And they're beating a dead horse trying to get him to change. And they are fucked up for trying to make him change, they can be their own black swan if they're not happy where they've landed.
dang. indignation nailed it.
dang. indignation nailed it.