Pyramid Song
Radiohead
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I jumped in the river, what did I see? Black-eyed angels swam with me A moon full of stars and astral cars And all the figures I used to see All my lovers were there with me All my past and futures And we all went to heaven in a little row boat There was nothing to fear and nothing to doubt I jumped into the river Black-eyed angels swam with me A moon full of stars and astral cars And all the figures I used to see All my lovers were there with me All my past and futures And we all went to heaven in a little row boat There was nothing to fear, nothing to doubt There was nothing to fear, nothing to doubt There was nothing to fear, nothing to doubt
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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
Title Revelation"Pyramid Song" was originally untitled during its recording and its final title was only decided after its completion. The phrase "pyramid song" does not actually appear in its lyrics.
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Formation InspirationThe inspiration for "Pyramid Song" came from an exhibition about ancient Egypt's underworld that frontman Thom Yorke visited at the British Museum.
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Musical StructureDespite having a seemingly complex rhythm, Yorke described the rhythm as a "beat that anyone can play". The strings are played by the Orchestra of St. John's and the London Telefilmonic Orchestra.
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Album PlacementThe song is the second track on their fifth studio album, "Amnesiac" released in 2001.
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Chart Success"Pyramid Song" was Radiohead's first single release in over two years and it became their first top 5 hit on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has received considerable critical acclaim and has been covered by various artists, enforcing its status as one of Radiohead's most significant songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pyramid Song" was created by British animator Shynola. It depicts a man rowing a boat through a dystopian cityscape, eventually sinking into the ocean to find an underwater city.
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Public RecognitionIn October 2011, NME placed it at number 94 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".
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ConceptualizationThom Yorke mentioned in an interview that the song was inspired by an experience of 'seeing eternity' when he was trapped underwater with everything in his life slowing down.
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Multiple TitlesBefore it was finally titled "Pyramid Song", the song went through a few provisionary titles including "Nothing to Fear" and "Egyptian Song."
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Release Format"Pyramid Song" was released as a single on CD, 12-inch vinyl, and as a DVD featuring the music video.
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Inspirational SourceThe lyrics are inspired by the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, Buddhist concepts of reincarnation, and the idea of meeting loved ones again in the afterlife.
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Artistic InfluenceJazz legend Charles Mingus's "Freedom" is said to have influenced the piano rhythm of "Pyramid Song".
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