No
As Dead As Leaves Lyrics

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And you don't love those hands no more
Those hands that keep on touching you
And you don't you don't love no boy
You know you're just pretending to
Tell a joke and then I'll tell you lie
And you know I said nothing new
Said nothing about the bright in your eyes
And you can keep on telling

Beautiful lies
Beautiful lies
All the beautiful lies
Beautiful lies you tell

And every romance is a dance
And every cry is music
And every body has a chance
To stop your heart from bleeding, oh
Tell a joke and then I'll tell you a lie
I'll show what I'm feeling now
I said nothing about your preety disguise
And you can keep on telling

Beautiful lies
Beautiful lies

All the beautiful lies
Beautiful lies you tell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "No" by As Dead As Leaves seem to be about a person who is no longer in love with their significant other, but continues to pretend for the sake of maintaining the relationship. The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits that they no longer love the physical touch of their partner. They also acknowledge that their partner is not truly in love with them, and is only pretending to be.

The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "beautiful lies," seems to suggest that both parties are aware of the falsehoods they are telling each other, but continue to do so anyway. The verses further explore this theme, with lines like "tell a joke and then I'll tell you a lie" and "I said nothing about your pretty disguise" hinting at the dishonesty that is prevalent in their relationship.

The final lines of the song, "every romance is a dance and every cry is music," suggest that the singer is resigned to the fact that their relationship is not based on true love, but rather on the performance of love. Overall, "No" is a melancholy reflection on the futility of pretending to be in love.

Line by Line Meaning

And you don't love those hands no more
You have distanced yourself from the touch of those hands

Those hands that keep on touching you
Those hands that were once comforting and intimate with you

And you don't you don't love no boy
You are not in love with any boy right now

You know you're just pretending to
You are just trying to fit in and pretending to love someone

Tell a joke and then I'll tell you lie
You try to make things humorous, and I try to deceive you with lies

And you know I said nothing new
I have nothing new to say, it's just the same old talk

Said nothing about the bright in your eyes
I didn't talk about the apparent glistening in your eyes

And you can keep on telling
You can continue with your talk and lies

Beautiful lies
All these lies are beautifully crafted

Beautiful lies
These lies are nothing less than works of art

All the beautiful lies
Every lie is crafted with such precision and skill

Beautiful lies you tell
The lies that you tell are nothing short of a poetic masterpiece

And every romance is a dance
Every romance is a cycle of steps that you must go through

And every cry is music
Every moment of pain and sadness is just a melody waiting to be heard

And every body has a chance
Everyone has the potential to mend your broken heart

To stop your heart from bleeding, oh
To heal you from the heartbreak that you're facing

Tell a joke and then I'll tell you a lie
You try to lighten the situation with humor, and I try to deceive you again

I'll show what I'm feeling now
My emotions are out there for you to see

I said nothing about your preety disguise
I didn't express any feelings towards your carefully crafted image

And you can keep on telling
You can continue to tell your lies

Beautiful lies
The lies that you tell are still so impeccably beautiful

Beautiful lies
The lies that you weave are nothing but obtrusively stunning

All the beautiful lies
Every lie is a miraculous masterpiece of its own

Beautiful lies you tell
Your lies are still as resplendently beautiful as ever before

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: George Alexandrez

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Riodel

3y↑3

I'm walking out
In a force ten gale
Birds thrown around
Bullets for hail

The roof is pulling off
By its fingernails
Your voice is rapping
On my window sill

Yesterday's headlines
Blown by the wind
Yesterday's people
End up

Scatterbrain
Then any fool can
Easy pick a hole
('I only with I could fall in')

A moving target
In a firing range
Somewhere I'm not
Scatterbrain

Somewhere I'm not
Scatterbrain
Lighting fuse
Power cut
Scatterbrain

Richard Gamrát

2y↑6

[Verse 1]
I'm walking out in a force ten gale
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail
The roof is pulling off by its fingernails
Your voice is rapping on my windowsill

[Verse 2]
Yesterday's headlines blown by the wind
Yesterday's people end up scatterbrain there
Any fool can easy pick a hole, I only wish I could fall in
A moving target in a firing range

[Bridge]
Somewhere I'm not
Scatterbrain
Somewhere I'm not
Scatterbrain
Lightning fuse, powercut
Scatterbrain

All comments from YouTube:

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9y↑99

I sincerely think this is Radiohead's most beautiful song.

eastlake93

9y↑2

I totally agree. In fact, this is one of my favorite songs. I used to get a lump in my throat when I first heard it.

Luis Sánchez

9y↑1

You're quite right there.

Alonso Montenegro

+wanderson167 yep

Jerico Apuli

9y↑3

one of their beautiful songs

Clothilde

8y↑2

+wanderson167 It's certainly ridiculously under-appreciated. Gorgeous, haunting song.

6 More Replies...

tipoomaster

12y↑23

Radiohead will definitely be one of the few bands I'll still remember in 40 years.

Tristan Heath

2y↑5

It's been 9, still there?

tipoomaster

2y↑6

@Tristan Heath Oh hi I'm still around

Chris051

2y↑18

When a lesser known track like this is so beautiful you know you're a great band

XXIVVIXCIII

13y↑12

This album was amazing. The lyrics are so deep. The whole album was so politically driven but not in a derivative fashion. just brilliant.

Clothilde

8y↑30

I still remember the first time I heard this song. I was in a shitty, mundane office job. I'd had HTTF on my iPod for a while and listened to all my favourites - There There, Sail to the Moon, Where I End And You Begin - but never really given it a proper go all the way through. That day, I did. And I will always remember sitting there, mesmerised by this song, the hairs standing up on my arms and the back of my neck. I'll never forget that; it's such a fantastic memory. A fantastic memory from work - fancy!

wiisalute

9y↑45

Why can't they be in the rock and roll hall of fame?! They are awesome! Their music is so exquisite

Green'd Beans

9y↑4

+wiisalute theyre not eliguble yet.. theyll get there in 2018 when theyre eligible

wiisalute

9y↑3

***** eligible? dude they're fucking amazing.

Christien Ayers

8y↑3

+Jack Morrison well in 2017 when they are eligible they will make it in for sure.

Cecilia Videla

+wiisalute Forgive my ignorance, but who should choose?

melew25

8y↑2

+Lucien Light probably creep, lol. it sucks but that's by far their most well known song

georgeharrison70

11y↑2

Hail to the Thief is SUCH an underrated album. It's basically Radiohead's equivalent to Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin III and R.E.M.'s Fables of the Reconstruction, in the sense that all of them are brilliant records that never get the credit that they deserve. Hail to the Thief is my favorite Radiohead album.

Steven Webb

8y↑4

It's hard to put into words how wonderful this song is...again, Radiohead is one the greats, EVER!

cocoaqueen16

10y↑6

I absolutely love this song! Thom Yorkes vocal ability astounds me ever time, he has the voice of an angel....sheer perfection.

RH98

14y↑2

This song is so peaceful and melancholic, yet also sort ominous. Which fits in beautifully with the eye-of-the-storm type imagery in the lyrics.

georgeharrison70

11y↑1

I agree. U2 is awesome, they were among the best bands of the 80s, in my opinion. I listened to the Unforgettable Fire a while ago, and I thought to myself, "DAMN! What an album!" I loved the ambient, experimental feel of the Unforgettable Fire, hard to believe that it was released in 1984. The Unforgettable Fire is my favorite U2 album, alongside Boy.

=CrimsoN=

9y↑4

Without listening to the lyrics, the song itself sounds so scattered. I love it when songs just match their meanings through the beat.

Stone Down Sunshine

11y↑3

this is my favorite Radiohead song. It has it all, lyrics, music, and trippy textures

georgeharrison70

11y↑2

The Wall IS a classic, but I think that Pink Floyd's earlier stuff had a lot more emotion and character. My favorite song from Hail to the Thief is definitely Sit Down Stand Up. Such an amazing song, ahead of its time, in my opinion. The outro is fantastic, and I love how the song builds up from electronica to a crazed freakout. The rhythm section is brilliant, too. Phil Selway is a great drummer, & Colin Greenwood is one of my favorite bassists. Hail to the Thief is such an underrated album.

Leavemealoneabout Usingmyname

13y↑7

My favorite Radiohead albums from least favorite to favorite: 8. Pablo Honey 7. The Bends 6. In Rainbows 5. OK Computer 4. King of Limbs 3. Hail to the Thief 2. Amnesiac 1. Kid A <3 But frankly every album except Pablo Honey is nearly perfect.

little slug

12y↑2

I freakin love this song, all radiohead songs rock!!!

dr05guitar

11y

That is a great album...all the rhythms and parts that they sync together, takes talent...

Riodel

3y↑3

spungbop toastpants

1y↑15

when you’re finally back home, on the exact bridge you went missing on, but at the cost of being presumed dead and feeling dead on the inside anyway.

Corey Love

1y↑3

one

georgeharrison70

11y↑1

Origin of Symmetry is a brilliant album, it is one of the very few albums in which every song makes me go "wow". I will never tire of it. Additionally, Amnesiac is another excellent Radiohead album, it's so underrated. For some odd reason, Amnesiac is generally considered to be a b-side of Kid A/not as good as Kid A, etc. Also, you MUST check out OK Computer, Kid A and the Bends. They're generally considered to be Radiohead's best albums. Meddle is my fav Pink Floyd album. Echoes!! <3

draino13

13y

Hail to the Thief is 1st or 2nd on the list for me, basically tied with ok computer. This album is amazing!

georgeharrison70

11y↑2

Friends is an amazing song, I love it. Very psychedelic, with an awesome string section. To be honest, I think that III is my favorite Zeppelin album. I love how its rock tracks have a different vibe to them than the hard-rock tracks on I & II. Additionally, the acoustic songs on III are among my favorite Zeppelin tunes, they show off Led Zeppelin's diversity. I respect your opinion, however.

zaynab100

13y

This is my favourite radiohead album, wasn't always but fell in love with it. Its so haunting

DaxinatorProductions

13y

I can't put one Radiohead album in front of another. I like whichever one I'm listening to at the time the best :) This is a good one on HttT; I think my favorite is 2+2=5 though.

dezystargalaxy1

13y

I think all albums by Radiohead is perfect. Radiohead is perfect.

eschompthis

11y

For some people its good music, for others its reality.

Angrykitty19

12y↑1

I really love this song but for some reason to me it sounds heartbreaking. The melody to me sounds a bit like a heart beating, it has a melancholy vibe to it.

jtgober87

13y↑1

3:02-3:11 is such a pretty and relaxing ending. beautiful song

Litany

3y↑43

All object show references aside, this song is so good.

SoloSlater

2y↑5

Bro what kind of object show be using Radiohead on their soundtrack 💀

NinesLikesCats

2y↑3

@SoloSlater Lmao, ONE by cheesy hfj refrenced it

georgeharrison70

11y↑1

I have heard of Porcupine Tree, they seem good. The Edge from U2 actually bought his first delay pedal after hearing Animals by Pink Floyd. Honestly, Pink Floyd is such a great band, they were way ahead of their time. I will never stop loving Pink Floyd.

Yair Schleider

13y

this is probably the best song in the world right now for me! it's like a description of my life in london right now. beautify mellow

georgeharrison70

11y

Those are some awesome lyrics!! Honestly, I'm not a big fan of the King of Limbs, probably because I haven't listened to it much, but I do have to hear it more. Also, did you check out any of those bands that I recommended?

georgeharrison70

11y

Damn straight, I agree. For me, the highlights on IV are Rock & Roll, When the Levee Breaks(THOSE DRUMS, MY GOD, THOSE DRUMS), and The Battle of Evermore. However, every song on IV is superb. As for In Rainbows, I love Nude, 15 Step, Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, House of Cards and Bodysnatchers. In Rainbows & Led Zeppelin IV are among the greatest albums of all time, in my opinion. Also, what are your top 10 albums of all time, if you had to choose?

Tayergo

3y↑27

Dont'cha hate it when you're a traumatized backpack that everyone thinks is dead?

River 🌟

2y↑5

#relateable

Don'tOverThink

2y↑4

relatable.

explodingegg123

2y↑4

I hate when that happens

Devondre Moore

12y

beutiful chords, beautiful vocals, beautiful band

rzeetry

12y

thats so true! because every album has a theme, and the artwork itself just gives the listeners an idea of the atmosphere they are in when listening to the full album. every radiohead album, i feel is very connected to the respective artworks included with it

Lawrence of Canadia

12y

typically you can expect this band to mirror whats going on in the world when a new album comes out.

EuriLochus

9y↑63

The last minute of this song destroys you

Hooded Jumper

9y↑8

+EuriLochus actually the whole song

Luq R

13y

Great album.

leurbantoaster

15y

beautiful, love this song

Thomas Fisher

12y↑3

I know, artwork is so important. I actually can't imagine any album I like without the artwork - I'm always stuck imagining the songs a particular colour (whatever was on the cover) if that makes sense.

zaynab100

14y

this is one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard. Makes me want to cry

Richard Gamrát

2y↑6

Brody does something

A golden gate bridge...

CarEdy23

13y

i love this album

georgeharrison70

11y

U2 does have a new album coming out this year? Nice, I will look forward to it. Also, as for the Unforgettable Fire, it's more of a grower than a shower, if you know what I mean. You might not like it on first, but its greatness reveals itself over multiple listens, much like Kid A by Radiohead.

georgeharrison70

11y

Oh my fuckin' God, IV!! Led Zeppelin IV is their magnum opus, it's DEFINITELY one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song on it is superb, and Stairway to Heaven(which is AWESOME) may not be the best song on it!! In Rainbows is also fantastic, it may be Radiohead's masterpiece.

TheSimpleCamp

10y↑1

This song is so dreamy. I love it.

LC1991

13y

1. OK Computer/Kid A 2. In Rainbows/HTTT 3. The Bends 4. The King Of Limbs 5. Pablo Honey 6. Amnesiac I love how relaxing the guitar melody is in this song. It's really cute-sounding.

Crosby Urion

12y

This is the Radiohead song I always forget is so great.

Spencer Semianiw

12y

This is the song I was listening to at Downsview Park when I heard the stage collapsed. I thought it would ruin the song for me, but I can't stop listening to it. I'll never forget that moment

Thomas Fisher

11y

Actually the original topic we were discussing was the Radiohead: The Best of. Released in 2009. EMI did put that album together (with no band input), by taking songs such as those off Hail to The Thief and reordering them, putting them together in what was not really the best order and creating an album the band were not at all proud of. Not this album, not Hail to The Thief, but their best of. That was what we were discussing.

Daniel Cable

10y↑4

amazing song

phistical

11y

Completely agree. I actually liked it more on 1st listen that Rainbows or Amnesiac, and Separator might be my favorite Radiohead song.

N I

2y↑9

A moving target in a firing range…

georgeharrison70

11y

Here are my Top 10 albums right now: 1. Origin of Symmetry by Muse 2. Meddle/The Piper at the Gates of Dawn by Pink Floyd 3. New Day Rising/Zen Arcade by Husker Du 4. Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin 5. OK Computer/Hail to the Thief by Radiohead 6. Hello Nasty by the Beastie Boys 7. Lifes Rich Pageant by R.E.M. 8. Sandinista by the Clash 9. Disintegration by the Cure 10. 154 by Wire Additionally, you've only heard three Radiohead albums? You should definitely listen to more Radiohead.

georgeharrison70

11y

Yes, it's such an amazing song!! However, Myxomatosis is excellent, too. I love the drums, Phil Selway is an awesome drummer. Also, is the synthesizer in Myxomatosis an EXTREMELY fuzzed/distorted bass, or something else? I still can't figure it out. Also, I've only listened to the King of Limbs once, but it is a good album.

georgeharrison70

11y

Yeah, Kings of Leon is a solid band, they've made good songs. Additionally, the Joshua Tree is U2's equivalent to Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. I personally prefer the Unforgettable Fire & War, but there is a reason why the Joshua Tree is so acclaimed. The Joshua Tree is a classic album, it's one of those things where the music speaks for itself. Hard to believe that the Joshua Tree was released in 1987, Brian Eno is an awesome guy.

rzeetry

12y

i agree. some of my all time favourite radiohead songs are on TKOL. such as bloom, codex, give up the ghost and separator

YM

8y↑5

How are they so perfect?

Yoshi Wall

8y↑1

+Yung Yayo idk

Bobby Rodriguez

Practice

Clothilde

8y↑4

+Bobby Rodriguez
No, that doesn't explain it at all. By that standard, I could one day be that good. But I never can.
It's genius, not practice.

Callix Lunaris

@Clothilde you're not totally wrong nor right. It's not just practice. But it doesn't mean you can't be as good as them

Juii_030

13y

thats the best radiohead album

Oded Fried-Gaon

11y

So fantastically goooooooood!

Evan Cheung

14y

@saosin900 I always thought Amnesiac was Radiohead's most underrated album, but I guess this one comes close. Either way, all of their albums are great.

GhostsOfPlanets

12y

Ahhh...I recognise it now you've expanded it out for me. Yea personally I'm not such a fan of the Pablo Honey era besides 'Blow Out' I would attempt to write a 'Best Of', but there are just too many, and all my absolute favourates seem to switch places all the time besides 'Go Slowly'...That song is my most treasured possetion :)

Spicy Bites

9y↑4

this brings me back to when I was 5, and my mom took me to Six flags... this song soothed me when I was pissed because of leaving XD

georgeharrison70

11y

Ye, R.E.M. is brilliant. They are among the best bands of all time; they are also alternative rock legends. Their most accessible albums is Document, Automatic for the People and Lifes Rich Pageant. The Smiths are another excellent band, Johnny Marr is a superb guitarist. Also, have you ever listened to U2?

embrassemoi04

15y

Agreed Scott17... this is my favourite song on HTTT...So melodic and dreamlike...If any song really fits ME, it's this....

Kadin Bergen

12y

I hate to chime in on this stupid "which album is the best" thing, but why is there no love for The King of Limbs? That album is amazing. It's just challenging and takes a few listens to really "get".

syaoran9

13y

i'm more into their guitar driven album, but in rainbows really combined guitars and beats well 1. In Rainbows 2. The Bends 3. Kid A, OK Computer, Hail to the Thief 4. The King of Limbs usw. ;-)

Anus

2y↑2

Underrated

georgeharrison70

11y

Yep, I will check out the Haxan Claok. Looked them up on Wikipedia, apparently, they are experimental metal. Sounds good. :P Also, if you like alternative rock of any kind, you have to listen to Husker Du, R.E.M., the Replacements, Joy Division and the Smiths. Radiohead was influenced by some of those bands.

Dario de Robertis

14y

great song....

rutger5000

14y

You should look up all the great music that's on youtube. You'll be shocked how under commented/ rated / viewed some of the best music is.

Noah Horner

13y

I just made pictures in my head for 2 hours listening to this shit!! :)

ArtificialFlavouring

3y↑59

everyone here is listening because it’s good music but I’m here because I’m like “what the f*ck happened to Moldy?”

R Ceasar

3y↑4

I hope she doesn't die

know

3y↑2

me well honestly

• voidlight •

2y↑3

I've found my people, the ONE fans.

TheChasedanger

This was in ONE? I had no idea.

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scottcreek942

10y↑6

Only my speaker works so there is no sound for lead guitar, and it still sounds lovely

scottcreek942

10y↑4

left speaker

EthansYoutubeChannel

Lol, same hear

...

9y↑1

Same, man. Haha. xD
But Ed's guitar still gets missing...

stancexpunks

8y↑3

One of my favorites from HTTT

Clothilde

+stancexpunks Snap :)

Tyler Watson

11y

Lost count of how many times I've pressed repeat.

fdhsoccer11

13y

Amnesiac's another very underrated album.

georgeharrison70

11y

I haven't listened to lot of Kings of Leon, but they seem alright, from what I've heard. I have heard MANY good things about Arcade Fire; Funeral is supposes to be one of the best albums of the 2000s, from what I've read. Also, do you like the Joshua Tree by U2?

Chris R

14y

Why is it when i see someone rank there fav Radiohead albums, HttT is always low, or last on their list. Is this album really that underated?

Eisonhawk

14y

I like this one & Backdrifts (Honeymoon Is Over), Where I End and You Begin (The Sky Is Falling In), The Gloaming (Softly Open Our Mouths in the Cold), and There There (The Boney King of Nowhere) most

Manuela Vuleta

9y↑1

pretužno i predobro

Stephen Maloney

14y

not gonna lie, this is one of my favorite radiohead songs. All of their music has no substance, just this guy wining (no insult thats just how he sings). Its interesting but not fantastic. this song just has a good feel about it

BigChief

11y

how refreshing to see two people conversing and sharing music in the comments section. much better than the usual youtube trollers and arguementalists

georgeharrison70

11y

You didn't like Husker Du? I see. Did you listen to a full album by them, or individual songs? Also, the Replacements are great, they influenced Nirvana & Green Day. :P Joy Division is EXCELLENT. They could have become huge if their career wasn't so short. (R.I.P., Ian Curtis)

georgeharrison70

11y

I will check out Swans soon. Also, I'm sorry if I'm coming off as a fanboy, but you've gotta listen to at least ONE full album by the Smiths & R.E.M. They influenced Radiohead. :D

tonymonsta

14y

@saosin900 i know what you mean but i have two friends who have listened to all of radioheads albums and this album is actually their favorite. So there's still hope!!!

Andreas Martin Mørch

13y

@StormyPilot94 I personally can't really place the albums in a list anymore. They all have their upsides and downsides for me. But I have yet to find a Radiohead song that I don't really like. 2 or three are like "meh", most are like "awesome!" and the rest are just breathtaking miracles.

pessimystica

13y

@saosin900 yep, it IS (sadly) underrated. It's my favorite Radiohead album,so it doesn't surprise me.....

Tony Bragston

12y

The best album is their 'The Best Of' album.

georgeharrison70

11y

I did not check out Swans, but they do seem good. I will certainly keep them in mind. As for Husker Du, you should listen to some more songs by them, they were one of the original alternative rock bands, alongside R.E.M., the Cure & the Smiths. Listen to Zen Arcade & New Day Rising by Husker Du when you have the time. Additionally, have you listened to R.E.M. & the Smiths?

Jessica Trigueiro

13y

@saosin900 It's because even if it is down on the RH list, it's still better than anything else.

mook5555

12y

1. OK Computer / The Bends 3. Hail to the Thief 4. Kid A 5. In Rainbows 6. Amnesiac 7. Pablo Honey / The King of Limbs

advancedAARdvark

13y

@saosin900 the album its self was pretty f#%^ing awesome but following up kid a and amnesiac is not an easy thing.. those 2 albums really changed the whole game. . httt rocked but in a lot of ways it was a step back from the ambition they brought with those 2 albums .. for me personally i can only say that after 911 it seems that no one cared about cryptic intelligent music anymore.. something changed .. i saw them in august of '01 at liberty park wit the towers in the background..

FacultyBob

12y

this should have been the last track on hail to the thief

Crosby Urion

12y

Kid A (better than the sum of it's parts...which r incredible anyway) Amnesiac (honestly i think that sonically this is the best) In Rainbows/ King Of Limbs (I think these are like brothers, closely related but very different) Ok Computer (one of the greatest but just not as interesting)/ Hail To The Thief (not as good as the sum of it's parts) The Bends (I really like bulletproof :/ ...) Pablo