Codex
Radiohead (The King of Limbs-2011) Lyrics

In the song Codex by Radiohead, the lyrics are deep and ethereal. The opening line, "slight of hand," creates an image of deception and misdirection. This is followed by an instruction to "jump off the end" into a "clear lake." The imagery here is one of suicide, and the water represents either death or a final release from the troubles of the world. The absence of people, except for the dragonflies, suggests that this is a very personal choice which is not influenced by the views or reactions of others. The line "fantasize no one gets hurt" implies that the person is not trying to cause pain to anyone else in their decision.

The second verse of the song continues with the theme of innocence, specifically with the line "you've done nothing wrong." This suggests that the person who is taking their own life may feel guilty about something or feel that they are too much of a burden on others, but in reality, they have not actually done anything wrong. The repetition of "slide your hand/jump off the end" serves to reinforce the idea that this is a deliberate choice made with full awareness of the consequences. The final line of the song, "the water's clear and innocent," suggests that the person is seeking a peaceful, painless end.