Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Nigel Godrich

No Surprises

Radiohead

“No Surprises” by Radiohead 

It has been put forth that this song is about a man taking his own life via the ingestion of carbon monoxide. And such is a reasonable theory considering, for starters, that the lyrics are...

Follow Me Around

Radiohead

“Follow Me Around” by Radiohead

“Follow Me Around” is a complex song with what some would describe as a dark undertone, with that latter aspect perhaps explaining why it was never officially released during its first two decades of existence. For instance,...

If You Say the Word

Radiohead

“If You Say the Word” by Radiohead

Radiohead’s “If You Say the Word” is one of those songs, which are actually quite common in the music industry, where the vocalist is asserting his dedication to the addressee. Think of Bill Withers’ “Lean...