Pull
Radiohead Lyrics


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There are barn doors
And there are revolving doors

Doors on the rudders of big ships
We are revolving doors

There are doors that open by themselves
There are sliding doors
And there are secret doors

There are doors that lock
And doors that don't

There are doors that let you in
And out
But never open

But they are trapdoors
That you can't come back from

Overall Meaning

Radiohead's song "Pull" has many layers to it, but one of the most prominent is the theme of doors. The lyrics describe a variety of different types of doors and their functions, highlighting the idea that life is full of opportunities and choices, but some of those choices can be irreversible. The line "we are revolving doors" suggests that humans themselves are constantly changing and evolving, just like the doors they use. The reference to trapdoors that you can't come back from is particularly poignant, suggesting that some choices can be fatal or life-altering in a way that can never be undone.


The use of doors as a metaphor for life is not uncommon in literature and music, but Radiohead's interpretation is unique in its attention to detail and its focus on the inherent complexity of these choices. Each type of door described in the song has its own implications, from the idea of sliding doors representing the possibility of missing an opportunity, to secret doors symbolizing the hidden aspects of our lives. The line "there are doors that let you in and out but never open" is particularly interesting, as it suggests the idea of a person being trapped within their own life, unable to escape even though they seem to have options.


Line by Line Meaning

There are barn doors
There exists simplistic entryways


And there are revolving doors
But also more complex paths to enter


Doors on the rudders of big ships
Such as the entryways on boats used to navigate water bodies


We are revolving doors
As humans, we ourselves are also complex and ever-changing


There are doors that open by themselves
There exist entryways that are automatic


There are sliding doors
And those that glide open and close


And there are secret doors
As well as hidden pathways which may not be immediately visible


There are doors that lock
Some entryways are barred from entry by design


And doors that don't
While others are open and accessible to all


There are doors that let you in
Yet there are pathways that enable one to reach their desired destination


And out
And exit once they arrive


But never open
Unfortunately, some pathways may appear accessible but will never truly be available


But they are trapdoors
In fact, those paths are deceiving and may ultimately lead to negative consequences


That you can't come back from
Once you take those paths, you will not be able to go back to where you started from




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, PHILIP SELWAY, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS YORKE, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE

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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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