True Love Waits

Radiohead

About True Love Waits

"True Love Waits" is a song by the English alternative rock band Radiohead. Radiohead first performed it in 1995, and singer Thom Yorke performed it solo on acoustic guitar or Rhodes piano in the following years. The band and producer Nigel Godrich attempted to record the song for the albums OK Computer (1997), Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001), but could not settle on an arrangement, and it became one of their best-known unreleased songs. Versions recorded during the OK Computer period were leaked on the 2019 compilation MiniDiscs [Hacked]. A performance of "True Love Waits" from the Amnesiac tour was released on I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings (2001). In 2016, Radiohead finally released a studio version as the closing track on their ninth album, A Moon Shaped Pool, rearranged as a minimal piano ballad. Both versions received positive reviews; several critics felt the long wait made the studio version more powerful. Though it was not released as a single, "True Love Waits" entered the French SNEP and US Billboard Hot Rock Songs singles charts. 


Year:
2016
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I'll drown my beliefs
To have you be in peace 
I'll dress like your niece
And wash your swollen feet

Just don't leave
Don't leave

I'm not living, 
I'm just killing time
Your tiny hands 
Your crazy-kitten smile

Just don't leave
Don't leave

And true love waits
In haunted attics
And true love lives 
On lollipops and crisps

Just don't leave
Don't leave

Just don't leave
Don't leave

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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: Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"True Love Waits" is the concluding song of Radiohead's ninth studio album, "A Moon Shaped Pool," released in May 2016.
Composition Rarity
It is one of the rare acoustic guitar-based songs by the band in their latter-day discography.
Early Reality
Despite being officially published in 2016, the song was first performed officially much earlier, appearing during their concerts as early as 1995.
Live Performance
A live version of this song was included in the album "I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings" which released in 2001.
Extended Genesis
It took over 21 years (from the first public performance) for the studio version of "True Love Waits" to finally come to fruition in "A Moon Shaped Pool."
Lyrics Meaning
Thom Yorke, the lead vocalist, has generally been cryptic about meaning of songs, but many interpret "True Love Waits" as a poignant exploration of love, desperation, and yearning.
Different Versions
The song has been performed in multiple variations, ranging from acoustic versions to the more eerie piano-led rendition on the studio album.
Thom Yorke's Perspective
Yorke once shared in an interview that he considered the song too vulnerable and 'naked' for a studio release, which may account for the gap between its first performance and its studio release.
Critical Acclaim
After its studio release, the song was lauded for its emotional resonance and intricate piano arrangement, demonstrating the band's innovation and resistance to categorization.
Chord Progression
The song uses a chord progression that is seldom found in pop music, contributing to its distinctive sound.
Popularity
According to setlist.fm, "True Love Waits" is ranked as the 47th most played song by Radiohead in live concerts.
Impact
Despite being released late into the band's career, the song continues to make an impact, with countless covers and renditions available on platforms like YouTube.

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