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)
motion picture soundtrack (ea
Radiohead Lyrics
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Help me get back to your arms
Cheap sex and sad films
Help me get where I belong
I think you're crazy, maybe
I think you're crazy, maybe
Letters always get burned
It's not like the movies
They fed us on little white lies
I think you're crazy, maybe
I think you're crazy, maybe
I will see you in the next life
The lyrics to Radiohead's song Motion Picture Soundtrack are haunting and somber, and they reflect the struggle of a person who is trying to cope with heartbreak and loneliness through destructive behaviors. The first stanza talks about how the singer is using sleeping pills and red wine to escape from reality and be with the person they love. The second line mentions cheap sex and sad films, implying that the singer is indulging in unhealthy habits to distract themselves from the pain of separation.
The second stanza seems to be directed towards the person who has left the singer. The singer is asking them to stop sending letters, as they end up getting burned. This line suggests that the singer wants to avoid any reminders of the past and move on with their life. The next line talks about how the movies have fed us on little white lies, emphasizing how the cinematic portrayal of love and relationships is often unrealistic.
The repetition of "I think you're crazy, maybe" in the chorus adds a sense of ambiguity to the lyrics. It can be interpreted in different ways, either as the singer questioning their own sanity or reflecting on the irrationality of love and heartbreak. The final line "I will see you in the next life" hints at a desire for reconciliation beyond this lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Red wine and sleeping pills
A combination of alcohol and medication used to numb or escape feelings
Help me get back to your arms
Desire to be close to and comforted by a loved one
Cheap sex and sad films
Engaging in unsatisfying, shallow experiences to distract from emotional pain
Help me get where I belong
Desire to find a sense of belonging and purpose in life
I think you're crazy, maybe
Uncertainty about a person's mental state or behavior
Stop sending letters
Request to stop trying to communicate through outdated or ineffective means
Letters always get burned
Expectation of rejection or loss when reaching out to someone
It's not like the movies
Reality does not always match up to romanticized expectations
They fed us on little white lies
Society perpetuates false or misleading narratives about love and relationships
I will see you in the next life
Hope for a future where lost connections can be regained or reconciled
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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