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)
Wonderwall
Radiohead Lyrics
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that they're gonna throw it back to you
by now you should've somehow
realized what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
feels the way I do about you now
backbeat the word was on the street
that the fire in your heart is outI'm sure you've heard it all before
but you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
the way I do about you now
and all the roads we have to walk along are winding
and all the lights that lead us there are blinding
there are many things that I would like to say to you
but I don't know how
because maybe..
you're gonna be the one who saves me? .
The lyrics to Wonderwall speak to the idea of redemption and the search for hope. The singer is addressing someone they care deeply about, someone who they believe can save them. The opening line, "Today is gonna be the day, That they're gonna throw it back to you" implies that something is coming full circle. The use of the word "throw" suggests that this might not be a pleasant experience, but it's necessary for growth.
The singer then goes on to implore this person to realize their potential for greatness. "By now you should have somehow realized what you gotta do." The repetition of the word "somehow" hints that this realization is a difficult task, but the fact that it's necessary is not up for debate. The singer then goes on to say that they don't believe anyone feels the same way about this person as they do. This creates a sense of isolation, but also speaks to how much the singer cares about this person.
The middle section of the song speaks to the difficulties we face in life. "All the roads we have to walk along are winding, and all the lights that lead us there are blinding." This metaphor speaks to the idea that life is full of twists and turns, and that it can be hard to see the way forward. Despite these difficulties, the singer still believes that this person is capable of saving them. However, they struggle to find the words to express their feelings.
Overall, Wonderwall is a song about finding hope in the midst of adversity. The singer believes that this person they care for is capable of saving them, but they're not sure how to express that. The song speaks to the difficulties we all face, but also to the power of connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
today is gonna be the day
Today will be the day that significant changes will happen.
that they're gonna throw it back to you
The situations that you put out there will return to you.
by now you should've somehow realized what you gotta do
At this point, you should have already figured out what you need to do.
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
I doubt that anyone else has the same intense feelings for you as I do at this moment.
backbeat the word was on the street
The rumors were spreading around the neighborhood quickly.
that the fire in your heart is out
People are spreading the word that you have lost your passion for something or someone.
I'm sure you've heard it all before
I'm certain you've already been told about this situation.
but you never really had a doubt
You were confident that you could handle this situation and didn't let the rumors get to you.
and all the roads we have to walk along are winding
The journey we are taking is full of twists and turns that we have to navigate.
and all the lights that lead us there are blinding
The path we are taking is full of distractions that can cause us to lose focus.
there are many things that I would like to say to you
I have a lot of things that I want to say to you but can't seem to find the right words.
but I don't know how
I'm having trouble expressing myself to you.
because maybe..
Possibly, something unexpected will happen.
you're gonna be the one who saves me?
Is it possible that you could be the one to help me through this difficult situation?
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tetus7
Lyrics:
Today is gonna be the day that you're gonna nron back to you
By now you shoulda realised ... what you got to do
I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now
And all the roads that lead to you are winding
And all the glaough into you are blinding
There are many ways that I would like to sing to you
But I don't know how
Said maybe
Is this abysmal or
@bustamoveorelse
MoonchildMindaugas2 What? Oasis insult every famous band out there. Literally you could make a website, search whatever popular band you like and see what one of the Gallaghers said about them. Would be a good website.
Oasis actually insulted them first as I recall. saying they are boring...
"No matter how much you sit there twiddling, going, 'We're all doomed,' at the end of the day people will always want to hear you play Creep; get over it, . . I never went to fucking university. I don't know what a paint brush is; I never went to art school."
To which Thom of Radiohead replied:
"I did. It taught me to respect other artists". Which, they don't.
I really like Oasis, seen them in concert before they split up but Radiohead are on a much higher level. A lot of oasis' music sounds the same and Radiohead is the complete opposite of that.
@markdudley7118
8 years later, Noel is still working out the first section of Paranoid Android.
@plasticwrapcharlie
I can't believe this actually exists.
@mmundle941
Especially cuz people compared them to bands like Oasis and they HATED it lol
@mmundle941
@@kth333 truuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
@reverendbluejeans1748
By the power of the black light, I be gone.
@surferoza2490
radiohead were the first to do the "anyway here"s wonderwall" meme and that's why people consider them as genius
@jonathanrendza6059
Or they were just a great band who made Paranoid Android and Creep.
@thefakengx3839
Victor Bout good to see the depressed kids enjoying life lol x
@thefakengx3839
Victor Bout lol and who did the creep meme
@thefakengx3839
Victor Bout there are so many Radiohead memes more than oasis that are very rude to Thom