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)
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Radiohead Lyrics
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How come I end up where I belong
Won't take my eyes off the ball again
You reel me out then you cut the string
How come I end up where I started
How come I end up where I belong
Won't take my eyes off the ball again
You used to be alright
What happened?
Did the cat get your tongue
Did your string come undone
One by one
One by one
It comes to us all
It's as soft as your pillow
You used to be alright
What happened?
Etcetera etcetera
Facts for whatever
Fifteen steps
Then a shear drop
How come I end up where I started
How come I end up where I belong
Won't take my eyes off the ball again
You reel me out then you cut the string
The lyrics to Radiohead's song "15 Step" seem to explore themes of repetition, frustration, and the feeling of being trapped or manipulated. The singer keeps ending up back where they started or where they "belong," suggesting a lack of control over their own path. The line "Won't take my eyes off the ball again" could be interpreted as a determination to stay focused and avoid being distracted or led astray by someone else. However, the following line "You reel me out then you cut the string" implies that this effort to stay on track may be futile, as someone else is still ultimately in control.
The second verse adds another layer to this, with the singer asking "What happened?" to someone who "used to be alright." This could be directed towards the same person who is reeling them in and cutting the strings, or towards someone else entirely. The repeated line "One by one" suggests that something has been lost or taken away, perhaps a sense of trust or connection. The phrase "Etcetera etcetera / Facts for whatever" may reflect a sense of disillusionment or disinterest in the trivial details of life. The final lines "Fifteen steps / Then a shear drop" bring a sense of danger and impending disaster, indicating that the repetitive cycle of being reeled in and cut loose could have serious consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
How come I end up where I started
Why do I always find myself back where I began?
How come I end up where I belong
Why do I always end up where I feel comfortable?
Won't take my eyes off the ball again
I won't lose focus again.
You reel me out then you cut the string
You pull me into something and then abandon me.
You used to be alright
You were once a decent person.
What happened?
What caused you to change?
Did the cat get your tongue
Are you unable to speak?
Did your string come undone
Did you lose control?
One by one
One after the other.
One by one
One by one.
It comes to us all
We all face difficult situations at some point in our lives.
It's as soft as your pillow
It may seem comforting at first, but can ultimately lead to complacency.
Etcetera etcetera
And so on, and so forth.
Facts for whatever
Concrete evidence to support any argument.
Fifteen steps
A journey with a specific number of stages.
Then a shear drop
Followed by a sudden steep decline.
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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