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Radiohead: every song, explained.

4 Radiohead songs in the archive, from 1992–2000: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

1992–2000

Years covered

Rock

Main genre here

4 songs

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Radiohead CreepDive into the angst, vulnerability, and cultural impact of Radiohead's breakout single 'Creep.' Explore its origin, lyrical themes, guitar dynamics, chart… 1992 Radiohead TreefingersExplore the ethereal soundscape of Radiohead's 'Treefingers.' An ambient journey from the album Kid A that focuses on mood and atmosphere over lyrics. 2000 Radiohead Karma PoliceDelve into the dystopian anxieties and haunting beauty of Radiohead's 'Karma Police.' Explore its meaning, lyrics, musical composition, and enduring cultural… Radiohead Paranoid AndroidDive into the complex themes of technology, alienation, and modern anxiety in Radiohead's multi-part masterpiece 'Paranoid Android.' Explore its revolutionary…

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About these entries

Every Radiohead entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.