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)
You & What Army
Radiohead Lyrics
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You think you drive me crazy
Come on, come on
You and whose army?
You and your cronies
Come on, come on
Holy Roman empire
Come on if you think Come on if you think
You can take us on
You can take us on
You and whose army?
You and your cronies
You forget so easily
We ride tonight
Ghost horses
These lyrics are a reflection of the power dynamics between individuals, groups, and empires. The singer seems unimpressed with their challenger and reiterates the question "You and whose army?" multiple times as a challenge. The use of the term "cronies" indicates that the singer believes their challenger is dependent on others and is not capable of fighting alone. The reference to the "Holy Roman empire" is interesting because it suggests that the singer is up against a powerful entity that has previously shown its power, but the singer remains unfazed.
The repetition of "Come on" in the lyrics could indicate that the singer is taunting their challenger, while the lines "You forget so easily / We ride tonight / Ghost horses" seem to suggest that the singer has a plan for retaliation. The imagery of "ghost horses" adds to the overall eerie and eerie tone of the song.
Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of defiance and refusal to be intimidated by those who claim to have power over them. The repeated question of "You and whose army?" challenges the idea that one person or group can have absolute control over others.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, come on
Advancing with fervor, urging someone to follow
You think you drive me crazy
You believe your actions are affecting me in a negative way
Come on, come on
Advancing with fervor, urging someone to follow
You and whose army?
You and who else? Challenge to identify the person's authority and power
You and your cronies
Referring to a group of close associates who share the same interests or tastes
Come on, come on
Advancing with fervor, urging someone to follow
Holy Roman empire
A sarcastic reference to an empire that no longer exists, signifying the futility of one's power
Come on if you think
Invitation to approach or challenge
Come on if you think
Invitation to approach or challenge
You can take us on
The challenge to face someone or a group in battle
You can take us on
The challenge to face someone or a group in battle
You and whose army?
You and who else? Challenge to identify the person's authority and power
You and your cronies
Referring to a group of close associates who share the same interests or tastes
You forget so easily
Reminder of previous events forgotten or ignored
We ride tonight
We are ready to act or move forward tonight
Ghost horses
Imaginary or unreachable resources or support
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: YORKE, THOMAS / GREENWOOD, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY / O'BRIEN, EDWARD JOHN / SELWAY, PHILIP / GREENWOOD, COLIN CHARLES
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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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