Burn the Witch
Radiohead
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Stay in the shadows Cheer at the gallows This is a round up This is a low flying panic attack Sing a song on the jukebox that goes Burn the witch Burn the witch We know where you live Red crosses on wooden doors And if you float you burn Loose talk around tables Abandon all reason Avoid all eye contact Do not react Shoot the messengers This is a low flying panic attack Sing the song of sixpence that goes Burn the witch Burn the witch We know where you live We know where you live
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Written by: Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Edward O'Brien, Philip Selway, Thom Yorke
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10 facts about this song
Official Release"Burn the Witch" is a single by British rock band, Radiohead, officially released on 3 May 2016. It served as the lead single from the band's ninth studio album, "A Moon-Shaped Pool".
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Single's PromotionBefore the official release of the song, Radiohead wiped their entire online presence, sending fans into a frenzy. This later turned out to be a promotional strategy for the launch of this single.
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Video PremiereThe music video for "Burn the Witch" premiered on YouTube, and it pays homage to the 1960's British children's program "Trumpton" and the 1973 horror film "The Wicker Man."
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Shared LyricsThe lyrics of "Burn the Witch" have been shared by Radiohead in bits and pieces as early as 2003, during the band's Hail to the Thief era.
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Signature StringsThe distinctiveness of "Burn the Witch" also comes from the heavily featured staccato string arrangement, done in the style known as 'Col legno', which sees the musicians using the wooden back of the bow to strike the strings rather than traditionally drawing it across.
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Political AllegoryMany fans interpret "Burn the Witch" as a political allegory of societal intolerance and fear-mongering. The lyrics deal with themes of groupthink, conformity, and scapegoating.
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Live DebutThe song was first played live at Miami's American Airlines Arena on March 30, 2017.
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Critically Acclaimed"Burn the Witch" received positive feedback from critics, with some hailing it as a perfect return for Radiohead. It has been described as a buoyant and surprisingly upbeat track.
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Chart PerformanceThe track performed reasonably well on music charts, reaching number 1 on the Billboard + Twitter Trending 140 chart. It also peaked at number 62 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Grammy Nomination"Burn the Witch" was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017, further proving its impact and recognition in the music industry.
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