Ok so as this is my first time using the site, I guess I can say what everyone already knows, Radiohead is probably one of the most interesting bands to consider lyrical meanings for!
Like many other fav artists of mine (for eg, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam), I feel like the lyrics are made intentionally abstract so the listener can apply their own background or understanding to interpret them.
Perhaps there is a bit of personal truth as well, hidden in between the lines as artists are often inspired to write about their own thoughts and experiences.
A second theme I feel also is the struggle between wanting to innocently love his partner and himself.
A heads-up to die hard Thom fans, I do try to frame some aspects of his personal life in here so don't get crazy mad ok ;)
Art is after all in the eye of the beholder right?
Then again, maybe it is more science, like a roscharch test, where one is again asked to interpret the shadows according to their own thoughts.
In that matter, I will say that I basically got this vibe from the lyrics from hearing the song but actually read the Wiki explanation later regarding a sensual abandon into the moment and the music or thereabouts.
I think my explanation is far more interesting ;) and perhaps the Wiki page meanings are more or less decoys Thom is throwing around..
read on to see what I mean :)
Major Themes: A soured, worn love. Narcissism. Borderline Personality. Megalomania.
I feel this is a conversation a person with the above traits is having with himself as he copes with the finality of loss of his love...this is not about him losing love, but losing control. Also he is having conversations with his now lost love.
So even as he struggles to understand this loss- he alternates between power-trips (ego defenses)
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect!
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect!
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect! Though many Radiohead songs act like some sort of drugs and make me high but this one hits me hardest.
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect! Though many Radiohead songs act like some sort of drugs and make me high but this one hits me hardest.
Ok so as this is my first time using the site, I guess I can say what everyone already knows, Radiohead is probably one of the most interesting bands to consider lyrical meanings for! Like many other fav artists of mine (for eg, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam), I feel like the lyrics are made intentionally abstract so the listener can apply their own background or understanding to interpret them. Perhaps there is a bit of personal truth as well, hidden in between the lines as artists are often inspired to write about their own thoughts and experiences. A second theme I feel also is the struggle between wanting to innocently love his partner and himself.
A heads-up to die hard Thom fans, I do try to frame some aspects of his personal life in here so don't get crazy mad ok ;)
Art is after all in the eye of the beholder right? Then again, maybe it is more science, like a roscharch test, where one is again asked to interpret the shadows according to their own thoughts.
In that matter, I will say that I basically got this vibe from the lyrics from hearing the song but actually read the Wiki explanation later regarding a sensual abandon into the moment and the music or thereabouts. I think my explanation is far more interesting ;) and perhaps the Wiki page meanings are more or less decoys Thom is throwing around.. read on to see what I mean :)
Major Themes: A soured, worn love. Narcissism. Borderline Personality. Megalomania.
I feel this is a conversation a person with the above traits is having with himself as he copes with the finality of loss of his love...this is not about him losing love, but losing control. Also he is having conversations with his now lost love.
So even as he struggles to understand this loss- he alternates between power-trips (ego defenses)
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect!
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect!
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect! Though many Radiohead songs act like some sort of drugs and make me high but this one hits me hardest.
You sir, are a genius. Exactly what I thought the meaning of this song would be. Maybe because I'm going through the same phase ;). This can be someone's absolute favorite song who feels the same way as explained above. Perfect! Though many Radiohead songs act like some sort of drugs and make me high but this one hits me hardest.