Lotus Flower

Radiohead

About Lotus Flower

"Lotus Flower" is a song by the English rock band Radiohead, released on their eighth studio album, The King of Limbs (2011). It features singer Thom Yorke's falsetto over syncopated beats and a synthesiser bassline. Its music video, featuring Yorke's erratic dancing, attracted millions of views and spawned an internet meme. Though it was not released as a commercial single, "Lotus Flower" entered charts including the UK Singles Chart, the US Alternative Songs chart, and the Billboard Japan Hot 100. It received positive reviews and was nominated for Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Music Video at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. 


Year:
2011
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I will shape myself into your pocket
Invisible
Do what you want
Do what you want

I will shrink and I will disappear
I will slip into the groove and cut me off
And cut me off

There's an empty space inside my heart
Where the weeds take root
And now I'll set you free
I'll set you free

There's an empty space inside my heart
Where the weeds take root
So now I'll set you free
I'll set you free

Slowly we unfurl
As lotus flowers
'Cause all I want is the moon upon a stick
Just to see what if
Just to see what is
I can't kick your habit
Just to fill your fast ballooning head
Listen to your heart

We will shrink and we'll be quiet as mice
And while the cat is away
Do what we want
Do what we want

There's an empty space inside my heart
Where the weeds take root
So now I'll set you free
I'll set you free

'Cause all I want is the moon upon a stick
Just to see what if
Just to see what is
The bird lights float into my room

Slowly we unfurl
As lotus flowers
'Cause all I want is the moon upon a stick
I dance around the pit
The darkness is beneath
I can't kick your habit
Just to feed your fast ballooning head
Listen to your heart

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Radiohead

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). more »

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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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4 facts about this song

Musicality
"Lotus Flower" was released as the lead single from Radiohead's eighth studio album, "The King of Limbs," in 2011. - The song features a distinctive, syncopated rhythm created by drummer Philip Selway and producer Nigel Godrich using a unique software program. - Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke's falsetto vocals and emotive delivery add to the haunting atmosphere of the song.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics of "Lotus Flower" are cryptic and open to interpretation, with themes of isolation, longing, and transformation. - The lotus flower itself is a symbol of rebirth and enlightenment in various cultures, adding to the song's mystique and depth. - Yorke's repetition of the phrase "There's an empty space inside my heart" adds a sense of longing and emptiness to the lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "Lotus Flower" features Yorke dancing solo in a dimly lit room, showcasing his unique and expressive style. - The video went viral upon its release, inspiring countless memes and parodies due to Yorke's eccentric dance moves. - Yorke's dancing in the music video has become iconic, with many fans praising his uninhibited and mesmerizing performance.
Critical Reception
"Lotus Flower" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its experimental sound and Yorke's distinctive vocals. - The song's innovative approach to rhythm and production cemented Radiohead's reputation as boundary-pushing musicians in the alternative rock genre. - "Lotus Flower" remains a fan favorite and a staple of Radiohead's live performances, showcasing the band's creativity and artistic vision.

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