Reckoner
Above & Beyond, Radiohead
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Reckoner You can't take it with you Dancing for your pleasure You are not to blame for Bittersweet distractors Dare not speak its name Dedicated to all human beings Because we separate Like ripples on a blank shore In rainbows Because we separate The ripples on a black shore Reckoner, take me with you Dedicated to all human beings
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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
Song Creation"Reckoner" originated from a different song named "Feeling Pulled Apart with Horses" that Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, members of Radiohead, created.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of “In Rainbows,” Radiohead’s seventh studio album released in 2007.
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LegacyIt was tagged as the 254th song on the Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Unique ReleaseThe album “In Rainbows” on which "Reckoner" is featured, was initially released in a pay-what-you-want format, a very unique release method at that time.
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Reinterpretation"Reckoner" was transformed into a completely different song after being shelved for years and Thom Yorke eventually preferred the new composition.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song lyrics are known for their elusive interpretation. Some fans believe the song is about reckoning with mortality, while others think it's about reckoning with the past.
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Remix CompetitionRadiohead held a remix competition for the song in 2008.
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Celebrity PraiseThe song is one of the favorites of rapper and producer Pharrell Williams. He labeled it as 'a masterpiece' during an interview.
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Cover Versions"Reckoner" has been covered by various artists in different genres, including Gnarls Barkley during the 2008 Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland.
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Music VideoA user-generated music video for "Reckoner" was chosen by the band out of several entries submitted by fans as part of the "In Rainbows" music video contest.
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Charts PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Reckoner" peaked at number 76 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Live Performances"Reckoner" is one of the most regularly played songs from the album in Radiohead's live concerts.
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