Street Spirit
Radiohead
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Rows of houses, all bearing down on me I can feel their blue hands touching me All these things into position All these things we'll one day swallow whole And fade out again and fade out This machine will, will not communicate These thoughts and the strain I am under Be a world child, form a circle Before we all go under And fade out again and fade out again Cracked eggs, dead birds Scream as they fight for life I can feel death, can see its beady eyes All these things into position All these things we'll one day swallow whole Fade out again Fade out again Immerse your soul in love Immerse your soul in love
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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
MisconceptionContrary to a common misconception, "Street Spirit" is only by Radiohead. Peter Gabriel, however, did a cover of the song for his album "Scratch My Back."
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Billboard Chart"Street Spirit", which is amongst Radiohead's most successful songs, reached the top five on the UK singles chart.
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AlbumThis song is the last track on Radiohead's second album, "The Bends," released in 1995.
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Impact on Band MembersRadiohead's vocalist, Thom Yorke, stated that the song 'Street Spirit' affects him so deeply that he can't even listen to it anymore.
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InspirationAccording to Yorke, the song was inspired by a book about Near-Death Experiences, titled "In The Arms Of Angels".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Street Spirit" was directed by famous music video director Jonathan Glazer, also known for his work with Blur and Massive Attack.
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Cover Versions"Street Spirit" has been covered by many artists, including Peter Gabriel, The Darkness, and Blue Man Group.
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Song MeaningAllegedly, the song encapsulates a form of helpless despair, and Yorke has described it as "about staring the f***ing devil right in the eyes... and knowing, no matter what the hell you do, he'll get the last laugh."
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Concert TraditionIn live performances, "Street Spirit" is traditionally either the final song of the main set or the entire show, as its emotionally draining effect is seen as an appropriate closer.
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Acclaim"Street Spirit" generally received positive reviews from music critics, and it is often cited as one of Radiohead's best songs.
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LyricsDespite the dark undertones of the song, the final line in the song, "Immerse yourself in love," serves as a contrast and a reminder to embrace love even in desperate times.
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Gabriel's Cover ReceptionWhile Peter Gabriel's orchestral cover of "Street Spirit" was praised by some, others criticized it for missed capturing the song's original emotion and intensity. Despite this divide, his rendition shone a new light on the song and introduced it to a broader audience.
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