Man of War
Radiohead
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Drift all you like From ocean to ocean Search the whole world But drunken confessions And hijacked affairs Will just make you more alone When you come home I'll bake you a cake Made of all their eyes I wish you could see me Dressed for the kill You're my man of war You're my man of war And the worms will come for you Big Boots Yeah, yeah, yeah So unplug the phones Stop all the taps It all comes flooding back From poisoned clouds To poisoned dwarf You're my man of war You're my man of war And the worms will come for you Big Boots Yeah the worms will come for you Big Boots For you Big Boots
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Written by: COLIN CHARLES GREENWOOD, JONATHAN RICHARD GUY GREENWOOD, EDWARD JOHN O'BRIEN, PHILIP JAMES SELWAY, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE
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14 facts about this song
Songwriting"Man of War" was written by the entire band Radiohead, with Thom Yorke as the primary lyricist.
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Initial CompositionRadiohead first composed "Man of War" during the sessions for their second album, "The Bends," in 1995.
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Original TitleOriginally, the song was titled "Big Boots" and was performed during soundchecks for "The Bends" tour.
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Unsuccessful AttemptsDespite several attempts at recording, Radiohead was unable to produce a version of "Man of War" that satisfied them for nearly two decades.
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Film Offers"Man of War" was considered to be included in the soundtrack for the 1998 film "The Avengers" but the band wasn't able to record a satisfactory version in time.
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Documentary AppearanceThe song's early version appeared in the documentary film "Meeting People Is Easy," which follows the band on their tour after the release of their third album, "OK Computer."
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Official Release"Man of War" was finally released in June 2017 on the band's "OK Computer" reissue, "OKNOTOK 1997 2017".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Man of War" was directed by Colin Read and was released in June 2017. It features a man walking around a city and being pursued by mysterious individuals.
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Style and CompositionMusically, "Man of War" is categorized as alternative rock and features elements of psychedelia and progressive rock.
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Alternate VersionA live version of "Man of War" was recorded for the 2007 Radiohead TV special, "The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time."
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Recording ProcessAccording to guitarist Jonny Greenwood, the song was difficult to record due to its shifting time signatures.
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Critics ReviewCritics honored "Man of War" as a standout track on the "OKNOTOK 1997 2017" reissue. Many appreciated the band's early sound, with some comparing it to the style of '90s rock bands such as Pink Floyd.
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Fan ReceptionOver the years, "Man of War" has gained a cult following among Radiohead fans due to its rare appearances in setlists and its enigmatic status as a "lost" song.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Man of War" deal with themes of anxiety, paranoia, and desperation, which are common threads throughout the band's discography.
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