Lift
Radiohead
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This is the place Sit down, you’re safe now You’ve been stuck in a lift We’ve been trying to reach you, Thom This is the place It won’t hurt ever again The smell of air conditioning The fish are belly up Empty all your pockets Because it’s time to come home This is the place Remember me? I’m the face you always see You’ve been stuck in a lift In the belly of a whale At the bottom of the ocean The smell of air conditioning The fish are belly up Empty all your pockets Because it’s time to come home The smell of air conditioning The fish are belly up Let it go Today is the first day Of the rest of your days So lighten up, squirt
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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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8 facts about this song
Release Context"Lift" is a song by the English rock band, Radiohead, which was first worked on in 1996 but was officially released on the 23rd of June, 2017 as part of the band's 20th anniversary reissue of their album, "OK Computer."
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Live PerformancesBefore its official release, Radiohead performed "Lift" frequently during live shows in the mid-'90s. However, the band stopped playing it live for many years, until they reintroduced it in their tour of 2016.
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Writing and MeaningThe lyrics of "Lift" were written by the band's frontman, Thom Yorke, who referred to it as a "bunch of noises" in an interview. The song has been interpreted by fans as being about feelings of isolation, disillusionment, and self-loathing.
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Recording ProcessAn initial version of "Lift" was recorded during the "OK Computer" sessions in 1996 and 1997, but the band was dissatisfied with it. They attempted to record a new version during the sessions for their subsequent album "Kid A," but again abandoned it. The final version was recorded in a single take, and Yorke has described it as "a very happy accident."
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Popularity and Influence"Lift" is one of Radiohead's most beloved unreleased songs. Fans often requested it during live shows and its eventual release was met with much anticipation. It has been praised for its uplifting melody and emotionally resonant lyrics, and is considered a standout track of the "OK Computer" reissue.
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Album RecognitionWhile "Lift" was originally not included in the album "OK Computer," the album itself was acclaimed by critics and is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. It won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and was nominated for Album of the Year.
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Potential ImpactIn an interview, Ed O’Brien, the band's guitarist, suggested that had they released "Lift" on "OK Computer," the band would have become too mainstream, which was something they didn't want at the time.
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Music VideoA music video for "Lift" was also released as part of the 20th anniversary reissue of "OK Computer." The video sees Thom Yorke trapped in a malfunctioning elevator, meeting various characters along the way, which was interpreted as a commentary on social alienation.
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