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)
Pull Pulk Revolving Doors
Radiohead Lyrics
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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
The lyrics of Radiohead's "Pull Revolving Doors" are a commentary on the different kinds of doors that we encounter in life. In the first verse, there's a comparison between the simplicity of barn doors and the complexity of revolving doors. This contrast is indicative of the broader idea that there are many possible paths in life, and not all of them are simple to navigate. The second line speaks of doors on the rudders of big ships, which illustrates that there are doors that are critical to larger systems and structures.
Likewise, the chorus speaks to the idea that we're all revolving doors, in that we're constantly changing and evolving. This echoes the universal idea that life is ever-changing and we must adapt to stay afloat. The following verse describes different kinds of doors - some that open automatically, or slide, or lock. Some that are secret, or that allow you to enter and leave without ever opening fully. Each of these different types of doors can represent different situations or stages in life.
The final line of the song, "But they are trapdoors that you can't come back from," leaves a darker impression, and sums up the entire message of the song. It reminds us that sometimes the paths we choose lead us to places we can't return from. There are decisions we make in life that have permanent consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
There are barn doors
There are simple and traditional doors, like those on a barn
And there are revolving doors
There are modern and efficient doors, like those found in office buildings
Doors on the rudders of big ships
There are large and sturdy doors, like those used on ships
We are revolving doors
We, as individuals, are constantly changing and adapting like revolving doors
There are doors that open by themselves
Some doors have automated mechanisms and can open without assistance
There are sliding doors and there are secret doors
There are doors that slide open and close, as well as hidden doors that are concealed from plain sight
There are doors that lock and doors that don't
Some doors can be locked for security, while others cannot
There are doors that let you in and out but never open
Some opportunities or paths might seem like doors, but they never truly lead anywhere
But they are trapdoors
These false doors are actually traps, leading to disappointment or failure
That you can't come back from
Once you fall for these traps, it is difficult or impossible to return to your previous state or situation
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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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on Radio Head - no surprises
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