Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Radiohead

Nice Dream

Radiohead

“Nice Dream” by Radiohead

The composition of (Nice Dream) was inspired by “My Sweet Lord“, the biggest solo hit of the late George Harrison’s career. The two songs are similar in nature in regards to the terseness of the verses as well...

The Bends

Radiohead

“The Bends” by Radiohead

For starters, it has been noted that the title of this song (“The Bends”) refers to a particular blood disease that sea divers in particular are known to suffer from when they ascend to...

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...

Fake Plastic Trees

Radiohead

Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” Lyrics Meaning

It has been suggested that Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” is based on a personal ordeal that Thom Yorke went through, which is very much believable when you take into consideration the intricacy of the lyrics.  This...

Get Free

Lana Del Rey

“Get Free” by Lana Del Rey

In its original incarnation, Lana Del Rey’s “Get Free” was a more comprehensive, personalized piece meant to encapsulate the last few years in Lana’s life leading up to that point. The songstress then decided it...

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,...

Radiohead's "Lotus Flower"

Radiohead

“Lotus Flower” by Radiohead

Radiohead begins “Lotus Flower” by illustrating how flexible their music is. The narrator suggests that since it is a universal language, listeners can understand the song based on their own preferences. He uses the term...