Just
Radiohead Lyrics
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He's been hanging 'round for days
Comes like a comet
Suckered you but not your friends
One day he'll get to you
And teach you how to be a holy cow
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
Don't get my sympathy
Hanging out the fifteenth floor
You've changed the locks three times
I still come reeling through the door
One day I'll get to you
And teach you how to get to purest hell
You do it to yourself you do
And that's what really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself you do
And that's why it really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself, self
You do it to yourself, you do it to yourself
Yeah, yeah, you do it to yourself, yes, yes, you
You do it to yourself
The lyrics to Radiohead's song "Just" seem to be about a person who is stuck in a situation that they can't get out of, and they are the cause of their own suffering. The lyrics start off describing a person who has a bad odor and has been hanging around for days. This person seems to have manipulated the protagonist but not their friends. The lyrics suggest that the manipulator will eventually get to the protagonist and teach them how to be a "holy cow," which could be interpreted as becoming spiritually pure or reaching enlightenment.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you do it to yourself, you do" several times, emphasizing the theme of personal responsibility. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is causing their own problems and that this is what really hurts. It seems that the protagonist is in a toxic relationship with someone or is caught up in a destructive pattern of behavior that they can't seem to break away from.
The second verse of the song describes the protagonist as being up on the fifteenth floor and changing the locks three times, but the manipulator is still able to get past them. The chorus is repeated again, driving home the message that the protagonist is causing their own pain. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you do it to yourself," emphasizing that the protagonist is the one responsible for their own suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of "Just" seem to be about personal responsibility and the idea that we are often our own worst enemies. The protagonist is caught in a situation that they can't seem to break away from, and they are causing their own pain through their actions and choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't get the stink off
He can't shake the bad reputation or negative image surrounding him.
He's been hanging 'round for days
He has been lingering in the vicinity for quite some time.
Comes like a comet
He suddenly appears, making a big impact in a short amount of time.
Suckered you but not your friends
He deceived and manipulated you, but your friends were not fooled or influenced.
One day he'll get to you
Eventually, he will succeed in his manipulative ways towards you.
And teach you how to be a holy cow
He will influence you to become more righteous or pious.
You do it to yourself, you do
You are responsible for your own actions and consequences.
And that's what really hurts
The realization of your own mistakes is painful.
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
No one else can be blamed for the choices you make.
You and no one else
The sole responsibility lies with you.
Don't get my sympathy
I do not feel sorry for you.
Hanging out the fifteenth floor
You are in a precarious or vulnerable position.
You've changed the locks three times
You have attempted to protect yourself, but it has not deterred me from entering.
I still come reeling through the door
I continue to have access to you.
And teach you how to get to purest hell
I will show you the path to the most extreme and unbearable suffering or torment.
You do it to yourself
Once again, your actions are your own.
And that's why it really hurts
The pain is intensified because of the knowledge that you brought it on yourself.
Just you
There is no one else to blame.
You do it to yourself just you
You are solely responsible for your own misery.
You do it to yourself, self
This cycle of self-destructive behavior is perpetuated by no one but yourself.
You do it to yourself, you do it to yourself
This message is repeated to emphasize the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility.
Yeah, yeah, you do it to yourself, yes, yes, you
There is no escaping the consequences of our own actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., 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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Lyrics:
Can't get the stink off
He's been hanging 'round for days
Comes like a comet
Suckered you, but not your friends
One day he'll get to you
And teach you how to be a holy cow
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
Don't get my sympathy
Hanging out the fifteenth floor
You've changed the locks three times
He still comes reeling through the door
One day I'll get to you
And teach you how to get to purest hell
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
You do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself, ahhh
Yourself
ML Leonardo
Can't get the stink off
He's been hanging 'round for days
Comes like a comet
Suckered you, but not your friends
One day he'll get to you
And teach you how to be a holy cow
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
Don't get my sympathy
Hanging out the fifteenth floor
You've changed the locks three times
He still comes reeling through the door
One day I'll get to you
And teach you how to get to purest hell
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
You do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself, ahhh
Yourself
Yourself
Paul Chandler Chandler
@Sean Matthew King "such a powerful, unsettling, and paralyzing truth"
Yes!
Wanna know which truth?
Ready?
"You do it to yourself."
That's the quote-unquote mystery. He tells them the chorus you've been hearing. That's the video's cruel, hilarious joke. We've all been the punchline this whole time.
GabrielM.
Lyrics :
[Verse 1]
Can't get the stink off
He's been hanging 'round for days
Comes like a comet
Suckered you but not your friends
One day he'll get to you
And teach you how to be a holy cow
[Chorus]
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
[Verse 2]
Don't get my sympathy
Hanging out the fifteenth floor
You've changed the locks three times
He still comes reeling through the door
One day I'll get to you
And teach you how to get to purest hell
[Chorus]
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
[Chorus]
You do it to yourself, you do
And that's what really hurts
Is that you do it to yourself, just you
You and no one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself
Self
ZeeMods
This was the song that made me like Radiohead, i really love it
Juan Hernandez
imma be that guy creep was peak and maybe me like them then they went Alt rock which was so hard and I'm thankful they went that route instead of punk
Biker Dan
For me it was Paranoid Android
hola ninos
samesies
inthe box
Very understandable, I fell in the rabbit hole when i heard the song Creep.
Sean Lim
This was the song that made me had countless sleepless nights, but I still love it!
Nhọn Sắc Sâu Bùi
I played this to my brother. He’s so relaxed that he’s been lying down the pavement since 1994 & refused to leave!
Missy <3
@nick3l5 lmao
Missy <3
@_Kvill bruh 🤣
nick3l5
he probally doesnt want alarms and surprises now