Feral
Radiohead Lyrics
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You are not mine
And I am not yours
And that's okay
Please don't judge, judge, judge
Judge, judge, judge, judge
Judge, judge, judge, judge
The lyrics to Radiohead's song Feral can be interpreted as a reflection on the idea of ownership and possessiveness in relationships. The repetition of "You are not mine and I am not yours" suggests that the singer is acknowledging that they do not belong to each other in any traditional sense. However, they seem to be okay with this fact. This is possibly because the singer is trying to distance themselves from societal norms that dictate that relationships must be based on ownership and control.
The lyrics go on to plead with the listener to not judge them. This could be interpreted as the singer trying to distance themselves from societal expectations while also acknowledging that they may be judged unfairly for their unconventional ideas. This is especially relevant when considering the title of the song, which implies that the singer is feral, or wild and outside of human control. The repetition of "judge" emphasizes this idea of societal judgment and the singer's desire to be accepted despite their nonconformity.
Overall, the lyrics of Feral can be interpreted as a reflection on the idea of ownership and control in relationships and the singer's desire to distance themselves from these societal norms while still craving acceptance and understanding from others.
Line by Line Meaning
You are
The subject being referred to is present and acknowledged.
You are not mine
The subject being referred to does not belong to the singer.
And I am not yours
The singer does not belong to the subject being referred to.
And that's okay
The lack of ownership between the artist and the subject being referred to is acceptable.
Please don't judge, judge, judge
The artist is requesting that the subject being referred to refrain from making judgments about the artist.
Judge, judge, judge, judge
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the importance of not judging the singer.
Judge, judge, judge, judge
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the importance of not judging the singer.
Judge, judge, judge, judge me
The artist is specifically requesting that the subject being referred to not judge them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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