Pull Pulk Revolving Doors
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

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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