High And Dry
Rhythms del Mundo, Radiohead, Lele De Los Van Van
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Two jumps and a week I bet you think that's pretty clever, don't you boy Flying on your motorcycle Watching all the ground beneath you drop Kill yourself for recognition Kill yourself to never ever stop You broke another mirror You're turning into something you are not Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry Drying up in conversation You will be the one who cannot talk All your insides fall to pieces You just sit there wishing you could still make love They're the ones who'll hate you When you think you've got the world all sussed out They're the once who'll spit at you You'll be the one screaming out Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry It's the best thing that you ever had, The best thing you ever, ever had It's the best thing that you ever had, The best thing you have had is gone away Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry Don't leave me high, Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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13 facts about this song
Album"High and Dry" is the second track on Radiohead's second studio album, "The Bends", which was released in 1995.
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PopularityIt counted as one of Radiohead's most successful singles, peaking at No. 17 and No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart and Billboard's Alternative Songs chart respectively.
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Creation ContextAccording to the band’s frontman, Thom Yorke, the song was not meant to be a part of an album, considering it too melodious and not in line with the band’s style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "High and Dry" discuss a feeling of vulnerability and the fear of being left out or abandoned.
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SongwritingThom Yorke wrote "High and Dry" while he was still in college, making it one of the oldest songs in Radiohead's catalogue.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Paul Cunningham, featuring the band in a desert with an array of unusual characters.
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Multiple VersionsThere are two versions of the music video for "High and Dry" – a UK version and a US version. Both videos are considerably different in terms of setting and characters.
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StyleWhile "High and Dry" might sound like a straightforward pop song, the band has often emphasized their dislike of the song’s mainstream appeal.
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Not Performed LiveThe band reportedly haven't performed "High and Dry" live at their concerts since 1998, despite its popularity among fans.
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Unexpected Success"High and Dry" was added to "The Bends" at the request of the band's producers, and its success upon release surprised both the band and its management.
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Critical AcclaimOver time, "High and Dry" has been praised for its melody and lyrical content, becoming a beloved classic despite early criticism.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Jorge Drexler and American artist Bilal.
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Movie Soundtrack"High and Dry" was also featured in the movie "50/50" released in 2011.
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