You
Radiohead䠀 Lyrics
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Are you and I could never run away from you
You try at working out chaotic things
And why should I believe myself, not you
It's like the world is gonna end so soon
And why should I believe myself?
Yeah
You, me, and everything
Caught in the fire
I can see you drowning
Caught in the fire
You, me, and everything
Caught in the fire
I can see you drowning
Caught in the fire
In Radiohead's song You, the lyrics paint an image of a person who is all-encompassing and cannot be escaped. The person is compared to the sun, moon and stars, indicating that they have overwhelming presence and are a constant source of light in the singer's life. Despite this, the singer is unsure of themselves and their beliefs, and questions why they should trust themselves over this all-encompassing force.
The lyrics shift to a darker tone towards the end, as the singer talks about being caught in a fire along with the person they are addressing. It's unclear whether this fire is a literal or metaphorical one, but it's clear that the singer can see the other person drowning in it. The repetition of the line "Caught in the fire" adds to the urgency and desperation of the situation.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring themes of power dynamics in relationships, and the balance between feeling overwhelmed by someone's presence while also struggling to maintain one's own sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sun the moon and stars
You encompass all that is powerful, radiant, and eternal.
Are you and I could never run away from you
You are everywhere, inescapable, and omnipresent.
You try at working out chaotic things
You endeavor to comprehend the unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects of life.
And why should I believe myself, not you
Why should I trust my own reasoning and understanding, rather than deferring to yours?
It's like the world is gonna end so soon
It feels as though cataclysmic events are imminent, and time is running out.
And why should I believe myself?
Why should I have faith in my own perceptions and instincts, when they may be flawed?
You, me, and everything
All that exists and all that matters: encompassing unity.
Caught in the fire
Trapped in the unyielding heat of adversity and conflict.
I can see you drowning
I witness your struggle and suffering in the midst of this chaos.
Caught in the fire
Still trapped in the oppressive flames of discord and turmoil.
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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@akmartinez419
I’m loving the foxy brown tone of the whole thing. I’m 43 and listened to her nonstop in my teens, so because your voice compliments hers in a lot of ways it always brings back those memories. Should have seen my face when the beat started 😮.
@conradwilliams8651
Foxy Brown’s daughter
@EdiXo300IG
First thing that came to mind 💯
@tyriecarter9549
So mean ❤
@dianevrules
This bs gimmick doesnt sound anything like the OG with Blackstreet. The lyrics are stup!d af. Not sure why folks keep butchering old songs. Just use the same sample and recite that same bs I guess.
@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371
Foxy Brown...that's EXACTLY who she reminds me of!
@blockstarmixey1857
This song won’t get the love it’s supposed to but this is such a breath of fresh air!!!! 💕 Thank you Lola for trynna help save hiphop!
@georgeclooney6071
The song probably would get more love if females actually gave Foxy her flowers instead of trying to give Kim all the credit for female rap.
@sirenofthetropics2553
Now why would you say that instead of just giving it the love it deserves?
@JordanMarshall-dd5fb
Yes it Will!