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.
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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)
I Will LA
Radiohead Lyrics
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Lay me down
In a bunker
Underground
I won't let this happen
To my children
Meet the real-world coming
With white elephants
Sitting ducks
I will
Rise up
Little baby's eyes
Eyes, eyes, eyes
Little baby's eyes
Eyes, eyes, eyes
Little baby's eyes
Eyes
Eyes
The song "I Will" by Radiohead tells of an individual who is willing to take a stand and protect their children from the harsh realities of the world. The opening lines of the song, "I will, lay me down, in a bunker, underground," speak to the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to ensure the safety of their family. They go on to declare that they will not let their children be exposed to the hardships that they themselves have experienced in their own lives.
The next lines of the song, "Meet the real-world coming, out of your shell, with white elephants, sitting ducks, I will, rise up," demonstrate the singer's understanding of the world they live in and their determination to protect their children from its harshness. They encourage their children to face the world with courage and determination, asserting that they will rise up to meet any challenges that come their way.
The refrain, "Little baby's eyes, eyes, eyes," reinforces the protective nature of the singer's message, as if to say, "I will do everything in my power to shield you from harm." Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to protect and care for those we love, and the lengths we are willing to go to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Line by Line Meaning
I will
I am determined to take action
Lay me down
I am willing to sacrifice myself to achieve my goal
In a bunker
I will find a place to hide and protect myself
Underground
I will go to extreme measures to avoid the danger
I won't let this happen
I am committed to preventing a negative outcome
To my children
For the sake of future generations
Meet the real-world coming
I will face the harsh reality of the situation
Out of your shell
I will step out of my comfort zone to address the problem
With white elephants
With burdensome obstacles in my way
Sitting ducks
Vulnerable and defenseless against the danger
I will
I remain determined to take action
Rise up
I will stand up to the danger and do what needs to be done
Little baby's eyes
A metaphor for innocence and vulnerability
Eyes, eyes, eyes
Repeated for emphasis, highlighting the importance of protecting the innocent
Little baby's eyes
The innocent and vulnerable must be protected
Eyes
A symbol of vigilance and protection
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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