"That Holger thing of chop-chop-chop, making what seems like drivel into something coherent."
Colin Greenwood played a record by jazz musician Alice Coltrane over the recording, inspiring his brother Jonny to write a "Coltrane-style" string arrangement. Yorke said:
"The lyrics are gibberish but they come out of ideas I've been fighting with for ages about how people are basically just pixels on a screen, unknowingly serving this higher power which is manipulative and destructive, but we're powerless because we can't name it."
Dollars and Cents
Radiohead Lyrics
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Be constructive
There are weapons we can use
Be constructive with your blues
Even when it's only warnings
Even when you talk the war games
Oh why don't you quiet down? (maybe I want peace and honesty)
Why don't you quiet down?
(Maybe I want to live in the children's land and you know maybe, maybe I)
Why don't you quiet down?
(Maybe I'll wander the promised land I want peace and honesty)
Why don't you quiet down?
(I want to live in the promised land and maybe wander the children's land)
Quiet down (yeah, and there, there we can free)
You don't live in a business world and
You never go out and you never stay
We won our goals in a liberal world
Living in times when I could stand it, babe
All over, baby's crying
It'll all be, baby, I can see out of here
All over the planet's dead
All over the planet, so let me out of here
All over the, all over the, all over the, all over the
We are the dollars and cents and the pounds and pence (quiet down)
And the mark and the yen, and yeah
We're gonna crack your little souls (why don't you quiet down?)
We're gonna crack your little souls (why don't you quiet down?)
We are the dollars and cents and the pounds and pence (why don't you quiet down?)
And the pounds and pence, and yeah
Crack your little souls
We are the dollars and cents
The lyrics of Radiohead's "Dollars & Cents" speak about the issues of war, peace, and the consequences of living in a capitalist-driven society. The song appears to be a call to action, urging people to use their voices and engage in constructive discussions to bring about positive change. The lyrics suggest that even by engaging in a simple conversation, we can use "weapons" to effect change. The importance of quieting down is also emphasized repeatedly throughout the song, suggesting that creating a space for honest and peaceful dialogue is crucial if we want to effect meaningful change.
Further, the lyrics seem to suggest that living in a capitalist world perpetuates war and inequality, and that we must challenge this status quo in order to create a better world. The line "We are the dollars and cents and the pounds and pence, and we're gonna crack your little souls" can be seen as a critique of the materialistic and profit-driven society we live in, and a call to engage in personal transformation to create a better future.
Overall, Radihead's "Dollars & Cents" is a thought-provoking exploration of complex issues, urging listeners to engage in critical thinking and take action to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
There are many things to talk about
Let's have a productive conversation
Be constructive
Share your thoughts in a positive manner
There are weapons we can use
There are effective ways to make change
Be constructive with your blues
Don't let negativity bring you down
Even when it's only warnings
Even when the situation seems bleak
Even when you talk the war games
Even when you discuss conflict
Oh why don't you quiet down? (maybe I want peace and honesty)
Maybe I'm seeking peace and honesty
Why don't you quiet down?
Let's calm down and have a rational conversation
(Maybe I want to live in the children's land and you know maybe, maybe I)
Maybe I want to live in a simple, innocent world
Why don't you quiet down? (Maybe I'll wander the promised land I want peace and honesty)
Maybe I'm searching for a peaceful, honest place
(I want to live in the promised land and maybe wander the children's land)
I want to find a peaceful, innocent place
Quiet down (yeah, and there, there we can free)
Calm down and find a way to liberation
You don't live in a business world and
You don't have to accept the norms of the corporate world
You never go out and you never stay
You don't conform to conventional standards
We won our goals in a liberal world
We've succeeded in a progressive world
Living in times when I could stand it, babe
Living in an era where I can handle it
All over, baby's crying
There's sadness and pain everywhere
It'll all be, baby, I can see out of here
There's a way out of the despair
All over the planet's dead
The world seems lifeless and bleak
All over the planet, so let me out of here
I want to escape from this world
We are the dollars and cents and the pounds and pence (quiet down)
Our lives are defined by money
And the mark and the yen, and yeah
And other currencies too
We're gonna crack your little souls (why don't you quiet down?)
Our pursuit of money may break our spirits
Crack your little souls
Our obsession with material wealth may harm us
We are the dollars and cents and the pounds and pence (why don't you quiet down?)
Money defines us
And the pounds and pence, and yeah
And other currencies too
We're gonna crack your little souls
Our obsession with material wealth may harm us
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on No Surprises
The way i interpret the lyrics: ; Once excitement of youthful perspective,, hopes, dreams are broken, into an almost nihilistic acceptance of patterns world, we coast,….. become a part of the dull hum we swore we never would become part of. Time pulls us forward, wears and tears until we accept. Can not fight against the current yet knowing we swore we would never.
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