Codex
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Jump off the end
Into a clear lake
No one around
Just dragonflies
Fantasize
No one gets hurt
Slide your hand
Jump off the end
The water's clear
And innocent
The water's clear
And innocent
In the song Codex by Radiohead, the lyrics are deep and ethereal. The opening line, "slight of hand," creates an image of deception and misdirection. This is followed by an instruction to "jump off the end" into a "clear lake." The imagery here is one of suicide, and the water represents either death or a final release from the troubles of the world. The absence of people, except for the dragonflies, suggests that this is a very personal choice which is not influenced by the views or reactions of others. The line "fantasize no one gets hurt" implies that the person is not trying to cause pain to anyone else in their decision.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of innocence, specifically with the line "you've done nothing wrong." This suggests that the person who is taking their own life may feel guilty about something or feel that they are too much of a burden on others, but in reality, they have not actually done anything wrong. The repetition of "slide your hand/jump off the end" serves to reinforce the idea that this is a deliberate choice made with full awareness of the consequences. The final line of the song, "the water's clear and innocent," suggests that the person is seeking a peaceful, painless end.
Line by Line Meaning
Slight of hand
Deceive or trick someone with quick finger movements
Jump off the end
Take a leap of faith and dive into the unknown
Into a clear lake
Submerge oneself into a pure and serene body of water
No one around
Solitude and seclusion from others
Just dragonflies
Only accompanied by fragile and transient flying insects
Fantasize
Immerse oneself into a world of make-believe and illusions
No one gets hurt
Actions do not cause any harm or suffering to others
You've done nothing wrong
Assurance that feelings of guilt or responsibility are unwarranted
Slide your hand
Maneuver one's hand in a covert manner
The water's clear
The liquid is transparent and lucid
And innocent
Free from guilt, corruption, or wrongdoing
The water's clear
The liquid is transparent and lucid
And innocent
Free from guilt, corruption, or wrongdoing
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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@elliotanderson324
Sour Milk,
Is in my fridge
A half-full milkshake
Left out for days
And loaded fries
Fanta, pies
Covered with dirt
Girl Scout tagalongs
Fresh from the pan
Crumbs on the edge
That is what is here
In my fridge
That is what is in
In my fridge
@ximipa4_23_mikailpradipta3
Slight of hand
Jump off the end
Into a clear lake
No one around
Just dragonflies
Fantasize
No one gets hurt
You've done nothing wrong
Slide your hand
Jump off the end
The water's clear
And innocent
The water's clear
And innocent
@ericsanchez5386
The lyrics could have been about what's in the fridge and it would probably still make me cry.
@benjamindevlin4057
It’s because of that damn melody. A beautiful melody unlocks a part of the human spirit that is super spiritual and primal, the part that cries out for something more, something beyond. The best musicians, like Thom Yorke, are like vessels that bring us the key to unlock that part of us.
@elliotanderson324
Sour Milk,
Is in my fridge
A half-full milkshake
Left out for days
And loaded fries
Fanta, pies
Covered with dirt
Girl Scout tagalongs
Fresh from the pan
Crumbs on the edge
That is what is here
In my fridge
That is what is in
In my fridge
@sawcrab2249
@Elliot Anderson Someone needs to do a cover with these lyrics
@serbianstallion8321
@Elliot Anderson I really felt "Fanta, pies" part.
@elliotanderson324
@Serbian Stallion Thank you. I’m glad I could emotionally touch someone with these lyrics I totally didn’t spend 5 minutes on while trying to loosely rhyme with the original. It is nice when fine art gets appreciated and makes a difference in someone’s life.
@spyeuk1
What a criminally underrated song.
@Smashingpumpins
Bc not everyone deserves or understands this precious
@PatoNani18
which genre is that?
@FunkyDreamer
Anirudh K same