Radiohead signed to EMI in 1991 and released their debut album, Pablo Honey, in 1993; their debut single, "Creep", became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of The Bends in 1995. Radiohead's third album, OK Computer (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music.
Radiohead's fourth album, Kid A (2000), marked a dramatic change in style, incorporating influences from electronic music, jazz, classical music and krautrock. Though Kid A divided listeners, it later attracted wide acclaim. It was followed by Amnesiac (2001), recorded in the same sessions. Hail to the Thief (2003), with lyrics addressing the War on Terror, was Radiohead's final album for EMI.
Radiohead self-released their seventh album, In Rainbows (2007), as a download for which customers could set their own price, to critical and chart success. Their eighth album, The King of Limbs (2011), an exploration of rhythm, was developed using extensive looping and sampling. A Moon Shaped Pool (2016) prominently featured Jonny Greenwood's orchestral arrangements. Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Selway, and O'Brien have released solo albums; in 2021, Yorke and Jonny Greenwood debuted a new band, the Smile.
By 2011, Radiohead had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Their awards include six Grammy Awards and four Ivor Novello Awards, and they hold five Mercury Prize nominations, the most of any act. Seven Radiohead singles have reached the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart: "Creep" (1992), "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" (1996), "Paranoid Android" (1997), "Karma Police" (1997), "No Surprises" (1998), "Pyramid Song" (2001), and "There There" (2003). "Creep" and "Nude" (2008) reached the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Rolling Stone named Radiohead one of the 100 greatest artists of all time, and Rolling Stone readers voted them the second-best artist of the 2000s. Five Radiohead albums have been included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time lists. Radiohead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiohead
Studio albums
Pablo Honey (1993)
The Bends (1995)
OK Computer (1997)
Kid A (2000)
Amnesiac (2001)
Hail to the Thief (2003)
In Rainbows (2007)
The King of Limbs (2011)
A Moon Shaped Pool (2016)
04 I Might Be Wrong
Radiohead Lyrics
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I might be wrong
I could have sworn I saw a light coming on
I used to think
I used to think
There was no future left at all
I used to think
Start again begin again
Let's go down the waterfall
Think about the good times and never go back
Never go back
What would I do?
What would I do?
If I did not have you?
Open up, let me in
Let's go down the waterfall
Have ourselves a good time
It's nothing at all
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
Come back
Come back
Ah, ah
Ah
, ah
The lyrics to Radiohead's "I Might Be Wrong" are open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that the singer is questioning their own perceptions and decision making. The repetition of "I might be wrong" suggests uncertainty and doubt, while the reference to a "light coming on" could symbolize a newfound insight or realization. The singer acknowledges their past pessimism and lack of hope, but decides to start anew and embrace the positive aspects of the present. The line "what would I do if I did not have you" could be interpreted as an expression of gratitude towards a particular person or group of people who have supported the singer.
The chorus, with its repeated references to going down a waterfall and having a good time, could be interpreted as a metaphor for embracing risk and living in the moment. The concluding lines, "come back, come back," could be an expression of longing or a plea for someone or something to return.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be wrong
Admitting the possibility of being incorrect or mistaken
I could have sworn I saw a light coming on
Recalling a past visual observation that may or may not be true
I used to think
Reflecting on prior beliefs
There was no future left at all
Believing that one's future would be hopeless and grim
Start again begin again
Encouraging oneself to try again and reset
Let's go down the waterfall
Taking a leap of faith and embracing uncertainty
Think about the good times and never go back
Recollecting positive memories and choosing to move forward rather than dwell in the past
What would I do?
Pondering a hypothetical scenario or asking oneself a rhetorical question
If I did not have you?
Contemplating the significance of another person's presence in one's life
Open up, let me in
Requesting or seeking an opportunity to connect or deepen a relationship
Have ourselves a good time
Suggesting engaging in a pleasant activity to enjoy the moment
It's nothing at all
Asserting that the situation or activity is effortless, easy, or insignificant
Come back
Asking someone to return
Ah, ah
A vocalization expressing emotion, without specific meaning
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, PHILIP SELWAY, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS YORKE, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE
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@mauropacheco5802
I might be wrong, I might be wrong
I could have sworn I saw a light coming on
I used to think, I used to think
There was no future left at all
I used to think
Open up, begin again
Let's go down the waterfall
Think about the good times and never look back
Never look back
What would I do? What would I do?
If I did not have you?
Open up and let me in
Let's go down the waterfall
Have ourselves a good time, it's nothing at all
It's nothing at all, nothing at all
Keep it moving
Keep it moving
@HelenaSurrender
I might be wrong
I might be wrong
I could have sworn
I saw a light coming on
I used to think
I used to think
There is no future left at all
I used to think
Open up, begin again
Let's go down the waterfall
Think about the good times
And never look back
Never look back
What would I do?
What would I do?
If I did not have you?
Open up, let me in
Let's go down the waterfall
Have ourselves a good time
It's nothing at all
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
@theflev-matic4892
Even if I get dementia, this guitar riff will still be in my memories
@MM-vs2et
you might be wrong
@bishoppsi8440
Someone has been everywhere at the end of time
@RandomAmbles
@BishopPsi Based.
On what I'm not sure.
But, for the record, there's more than one.
@xcomfortablynumb83x
All I can say to this is…. Word….
@soundtracksfortheblind
@xcomfortablynumb83x I hope dementia doesn't happen to any of you all.
@SuperiFox
In a magazine, fans were asked to interpret the lyrics, and Thom himself rated their interpretations. This one was rated 11/10 by Thom. "The song is about the merging of life and death and getting past your mistakes. Yorke questions what comes in the afterlife. The waterfall represents moving on to the next world, and when he sees the light he thinks he may have seen death. but then he realizes there is a future and that he wants to live life to the fullest."
@FullMoongrn
Briliant! Thank you very much!
@clothilde1623
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this, you are a star. ⭐️
@PalaceDude
Such a cool idea. Today we have the repetitive "read tweets" and "read what people search..." boring ass segments.