Stop Whispering
Radiohead
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And the wise man said I don't want to hear your voice And the thin man said I don't want to hear your voice And they're cursing me And they won't let me be There's nothing to say And there's nothing to do Stop whispering, start shouting Stop whispering, start shouting And my mother say we don't't love you son some more And the buildings say let me spit on your face some more And the feeling is That there's something wrong 'Cause I can't find the words And I can't find the song Stop whispering, start shouting Stop whispering, start shouting Dear sir, I have a complaint Dear sir, I have a complaint Can't remember what it is Doesn't matter anyway Doesn't matter anyway Stop whispering, stop whispering Stop whispering, stop whispering, start shouting
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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
Album Release"Stop Whispering" is a track from Radiohead's debut album, "Pablo Honey," which was released in the 22nd of February, 1993.
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Band Member InputThe song was written by all members of Radiohead which include Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, and Philip Selway.
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Song InspirationThe track was inspired by the Pixies, a popular alternative rock band during the 90s. Radiohead has cited Pixies as one of their major musical influences.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Stop Whispering" was directed by Jeff Baines, a notable director who has worked with many other popular artists.
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U.S. Version VariationInterestingly, there are two versions of "Stop Whispering." The U.S. version of the song is noticeably different, with a much more upbeat sound compared to the UK version.
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First TV PerformanceRadiohead performed "Stop Whispering" during their first ever American television appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1993.
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General ReceptionThe track received mixed reviews from critics, some of which labelled it as less impactful compared to other tracks in the album, while some praised its distinctive sound and melody.
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Spotify StatisticsAs of 2022, "Stop Whispering" has over 8 million streams on Spotify.
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No Live PerformancesThe song has not been performed live by the band since 1996.
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Contrasting Theme"Stop Whispering“ is noted for its noticeably brighter, reverb-heavy sound, contrasting the rest of the album's more grunge-influenced style.
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ComparisonsIt is often compared to the style of U2 and R.E.M, two of the most influential Rock bands of the 80s and 90s.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics are interpreted as a critique of people's passive nature, encouraging listeners to speak up and stand up for what they believe in.
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