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)
Idioteque_
Radiohead Lyrics
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Women and children first and the children first and the children
I'll laugh until my head comes off
I'll swallow till I burst
Until I burst until I
Who's in a bunker who's in a bunker?
You haven't seen it
I'll laugh until my head comes off
Women and children first and the children first and the children
Here I'm alive
Everything all of the time
Here I'm alive
Everything all of the time
Ice age coming ice age coming
Let me hear both sides let me hear both sides let me hear both
Ice age coming ice age coming
Throw it in the fire throw it in the fire throw it on the
We're not scaremongering
This is really happening happening
We're not scaremongering
This is really happening happening
Mobiles squearking mobiles chirping
Take the money run take the money run take the money
Here I'm alive (the first of the children)
Everything all of the time (the first of the children)
Here I'm alive (the first of the children)
Everything all of the time (the first of the children)
Here I'm alive (the first of the children)
Everything all of the time (the first of the children)
Here I'm alive (the first of the children)
Everything all of the time (the first of the children)
(The first of the children)
The lyrics to Radiohead's Idioteque feature a haunting and apocalyptic theme, with the repeated question of "who's in a bunker?" implying that some form of disaster or attack is occurring. The line "women and children first and the children first and the children" evokes images of desperation and panic, as people prioritize saving the most vulnerable members of society.
The mood is further exemplified by lines such as "ice age coming," which suggest a catastrophic event of global proportions. The chorus of "here I'm alive, everything all of the time” contrasts this with a sense of overwhelming immensity, as the constant barrage of news and information can create a feeling that the whole world is always present.
The final line, "the first of the children," adds a layer of sorrow to the song. It implies that, despite the chaos and confusion, there is still a future to consider and protect.
Overall, Idioteque presents a bleak outlook on the state of the world, yet it also manages to convey a sense of resilience and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's in a bunker, who's in a bunker?
Who is hiding from the impending doom?
Women and children first and the children first and the children
The priority is given to women and children to escape the danger, particularly children who are the most vulnerable ones.
I'll laugh until my head comes off
I will try to find joy in life despite the current situation.
I'll swallow till I burst, until I burst until I
I will consume everything I can before it's too late.
I have seen too much I haven't seen enough, You haven't seen it
I have seen both the good and the ugly sides of life, and there is still much I haven't experienced yet.
Here I'm alive, everything all of the time
I am grateful to be alive and experience the world around me, with all its beauty and tragedies.
Ice age coming ice age coming, Let me hear both sides let me hear both sides let me hear both
The world is changing, and we need to hear different perspectives to better understand and prepare for the future.
Throw it in the fire throw it in the fire throw it on the
Dispose of things that are no longer useful or relevant to avoid clutter and waste.
We're not scaremongering, this is really happening happening
We are not trying to spread fear, but the danger is real and imminent.
Mobiles squearking mobiles chirping, take the money run take the money run take the money
Amidst the chaos and danger, people are still preoccupied with their material possessions and financial security.
Here I'm alive (the first of the children), everything all of the time (the first of the children)
As one of the younger generations, I have a unique perspective and role in shaping the future of the world.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, PAUL LANSKY, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE
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