Yorke formed Radiohead with schoolmates at Abingdon School in Oxfordshire. Their 1992 debut single, "Creep", made Yorke a celebrity, and Radiohead went on to achieve critical acclaim and sales of over 30 million albums. Yorke's early influences included alternative rock acts such as Pixies and R.E.M. With Radiohead's fourth album, Kid A, Yorke moved into electronic music, influenced by Warp acts such as Aphex Twin. With the artist Stanley Donwood, Yorke creates artwork for Radiohead albums and his other projects. He often incorporates "erratic" dancing into his performances.
Yorke's solo work comprises mainly electronic music. His debut solo album, The Eraser, was released in 2006. To perform it live, in 2009, he formed a new band, Atoms for Peace, with musicians including the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and the Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. They released an album, [album artist=Atoms for Peace Amok[/album], in 2013. Yorke's second solo album, Tomorrow's Modern Boxes, was released in 2014, followed by Anima in 2019. In 2021, Yorke debuted a new band, the Smile, with the Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and the jazz drummer Tom Skinner. Yorke has collaborated with artists including PJ Harvey, Björk, Flying Lotus and Modeselektor, and has composed for film and theatre. His first feature film soundtrack, Suspiria, was released in October 2018.
Yorke is an activist on behalf of human rights, animal rights, environmental and anti-war causes, and his lyrics incorporate political themes. He has been critical of the music industry, particularly of major labels and streaming services such as Spotify. With Radiohead and his solo work, he has employed alternative release platforms such as pay-what-you-want and BitTorrent. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Radiohead in 2019.
I Might Be Wrong
Thom Yorke Lyrics
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i might be wrong
i might be wrong
i could have sworn
i saw a light coming on
i used to think
i used to think
i used to think
open up, begin again
let's go down the waterfall
think about the good times
never look back
never look back
what would i do?
what would i do?
if i did not have you..
open up and let me in
let's go down the waterfall
have ourselves a good time
it's nothing at all
nothing at all
nothing at all
Thom Yorke's "I Might Be Wrong" conveys a mix of reflection, uncertainty, and hope. The repetition of "I might be wrong" suggests a recognition of one's fallibility and doubts about one's previous judgments. The second line, "I could have sworn / I saw a light coming on", seems to express a conflicting feeling of newfound optimism. The song then moves into a contrast between a pessimistic outlook on the future ("there is no future left at all") and a call to "open up, begin again" and live in the present. The lyrics suggest that the way forward is to let go of past regrets ("never look back") and focus on the positive moments in life ("think about the good times"). The final lines express gratitude for the presence of someone else in the singer's life, who provides comfort and support even in moments of uncertainty.
Overall, the song appears to be about the struggle to reconcile conflicting emotions and come to terms with one's limitations while still finding reasons to keep going. Yorke's voice, which often switches between a soft, tender croon and a more intense howl, adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics. The instrumentation is relatively spare, with a simple guitar riff, a steady drumbeat, and occasional atmospheric sounds adding texture.
Line by Line Meaning
i might be wrong
I am uncertain of my own beliefs or knowledge
i could have sworn
i saw a light coming on
I believed I saw something, but I am no longer sure
i used to think
i used to think
there is no future left at all
i used to think
I used to be pessimistic about the future, but my thoughts have changed
open up, begin again
let's go down the waterfall
think about the good times
never look back
Let's start fresh and focus on positive memories while not dwelling on the past
what would i do?
if i did not have you..
I depend on you and am grateful for your presence in my life
open up and let me in
let's go down the waterfall
have ourselves a good time
it's nothing at all
nothing at all
nothing at all
Let's enjoy the moment and not worry about the future or any potential consequences
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mauropacheco5802
I might be wrong, I might be wrong
I could have sworn I saw a light coming on
I used to think, I used to think
There was no future left at all
I used to think
Open up, begin again
Let's go down the waterfall
Think about the good times and never look back
Never look back
What would I do? What would I do?
If I did not have you?
Open up and let me in
Let's go down the waterfall
Have ourselves a good time, it's nothing at all
It's nothing at all, nothing at all
Keep it moving
Keep it moving
@HelenaSurrender
I might be wrong
I might be wrong
I could have sworn
I saw a light coming on
I used to think
I used to think
There is no future left at all
I used to think
Open up, begin again
Let's go down the waterfall
Think about the good times
And never look back
Never look back
What would I do?
What would I do?
If I did not have you?
Open up, let me in
Let's go down the waterfall
Have ourselves a good time
It's nothing at all
Nothing at all
Nothing at all
@theflev-matic4892
Even if I get dementia, this guitar riff will still be in my memories
@MM-vs2et
you might be wrong
@bishoppsi8440
Someone has been everywhere at the end of time
@RandomAmbles
@BishopPsi Based.
On what I'm not sure.
But, for the record, there's more than one.
@xcomfortablynumb83x
All I can say to this is…. Word….
@soundtracksfortheblind
@xcomfortablynumb83x I hope dementia doesn't happen to any of you all.
@SuperiFox
In a magazine, fans were asked to interpret the lyrics, and Thom himself rated their interpretations. This one was rated 11/10 by Thom. "The song is about the merging of life and death and getting past your mistakes. Yorke questions what comes in the afterlife. The waterfall represents moving on to the next world, and when he sees the light he thinks he may have seen death. but then he realizes there is a future and that he wants to live life to the fullest."
@FullMoongrn
Briliant! Thank you very much!
@clothilde1623
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this, you are a star. ⭐️
@PalaceDude
Such a cool idea. Today we have the repetitive "read tweets" and "read what people search..." boring ass segments.