Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Radiohead Lyrics

In the deepest ocean
We are diving deep into a vast and unknown ocean, representing the uncertainty and mystery of life.

The bottom of the sea
We are exploring the crux of humanity, where emotions lie deep and buried within us.

Your eyes
The eyes represent the singer's obsession and infatuation with a person.

They turn me
The artist is irresistibly drawn to this person's gaze.

Why should I stay here?
The artist is questioning why they should stay in their current state of being, perhaps contemplating change or escape.

Why should I stay?
The singer is emphasizing their desire for change and new experiences.

I'd be crazy not to follow
The singer is acknowledging the risks of following this person, but believes it is worth it regardless.

Follow where you lead
The artist is entrusting their fate to this person they are drawn to, no matter where it may take them.

Turn me on to phantoms (way out)
The artist is entranced by illusions and fantasies, a manifestation of their desire to escape reality and follow this person.

I follow to the edge of the Earth (way out, way out)
The artist is indicating their willingness to go to great lengths and distances, even if it means risking their life.

And fall off
The singer recognizes the danger inherent in their chase of this person - it may lead them to a place of no return.

Yeah, everybody leaves (way out)
The artist is acknowledging that people are always changing and leaving, but still desires to pursue a relationship with this person.

If they get the chance (way out)
The singer is acknowledging the fickle and uncertain nature of relationships and how circumstances may influence them.

And this is my chance (way out)
The singer recognizes that this is their opportunity to pursue a relationship with this person, and is willing to take the risk.

I get eaten by the worms
The worms represent both physical and metaphorical death, the consequence of the risks the singer is taking.

And weird fishes
The weird fishes are a symbol for strange and otherworldly creatures - perhaps representing the unknown or unexpected consequences of risk-taking.

Picked over by the worms
The artist is acknowledging their own mortality and how they will eventually succumb to it.

Weird fishes
The strange and unknown consequences of risk-taking continue to haunt the singer, blurring the line between fascination and fear.

I'll hit the bottom
The singer is preparing themselves for the inevitable consequences of their risky behavior, accepting the worst possible outcome.

Hit the bottom and escape
The artist recognizes that hitting bottom is not the end - it is only the beginning towards rebuilding and creating a better life.

Escape
The artist is emphasizing their desire to break free from their current state of being and start anew.