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The Amazing Sounds of Orgy
Radiohead Lyrics


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I want to see you smile again
Like diamonds in the dust
The amazing sound of the killing hordes
The day the banks collapse on us

Cease this endless chattering
Like everything is fine
When sorry is not good enough
Sit in the back while no-one drives

So glad, so glad you're mine
So glad, so glad you're mine
So glad, so glad you're mine
So glad, so glad you're mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Radiohead's song The Amazing Sounds of Orgy are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. The song starts with a longing for a smile, which is compared to diamonds in the dust, possibly suggesting that it's a rare and highly valued sight. However, this sentiment is soon contrasted with a vivid and violent image of "the amazing sound of the killing hordes." The combination of these two seemingly unrelated elements could indicate a sense of desperation and a yearning for something good in the midst of chaos.


The following verse could be seen as a criticism of people who try to ignore or deny the harsh realities of the world, claiming "everything is fine" when it clearly isn't. The phrase "when sorry is not good enough" could be interpreted as an acknowledgement that mere words cannot fix the problems that exist. The last line of this verse, "Sit in the back while no-one drives," might suggest a feeling of powerlessness and a lack of control over the situation.


The final chorus seems to offer a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness, expressing gratitude for the presence of someone special: "So glad, so glad you're mine." It's possible that this could represent a desire for human connection and a sense of comfort in a world that has become increasingly uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to see you smile again
I yearn for the sight of your delightful grin


Like diamonds in the dust
As rare and precious as diamonds found in the dirt


The amazing sound of the killing hordes
The captivating noise made by the masses overflowing with destruction


The day the banks collapse on us
The dreaded day when financial institutions crumble and bring us down with them


Cease this endless chattering
Stop this meaningless small talk that masks the true situation


Like everything is fine
Feigning normality despite the crumbling of our world


When sorry is not good enough
Mere apologies cannot make up for the damage done


Sit in the back while no-one drives
We blindly follow a leaderless society, with no one in control driving us forward


So glad, so glad you're mine
I am overjoyed that you belong to me, and no one else


So glad, so glad you're mine
I cherish the fact that you are my own, and no one else's


So glad, so glad you're mine
I am full of happiness because you are all mine


So glad, so glad you're mine
My heart explodes with delight knowing that you are only mine




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE

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