Weird Fishes / Arpeggi

Radiohead's 'Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi' is a hauntingly beautiful track from their 2007 album 'In Rainbows'. The song's lyrics are rich with aquatic imagery and metaphors that convey a sense of longing and the desire to escape. The opening lines set the scene in the 'deepest ocean,' a place that is both mysterious and isolating. The mention of 'your eyes' suggests a connection to another person, someone who has a profound effect on the narrator, compelling them to follow even into the unknown depths.

The repeated question 'Why should I stay here?' reflects a yearning for change and the courage to leave behind the familiar. The phrase 'I'd be crazy not to follow' indicates a willingness to take risks for the sake of this connection, even if it means facing the unknown. The imagery of falling off the edge of the Earth suggests a complete departure from the narrator's current life, embracing the uncertainty that comes with such a leap.

The latter part of the song shifts to a darker tone with the mention of being 'eaten by the worms and weird fishes.' This could symbolize the narrator's fears of what might happen if they take this chance and fail. However, the resolve to 'hit the bottom and escape' implies a determination to break free from whatever is holding them back, even if it means hitting rock bottom first. The song's ethereal music and Thom Yorke's emotive vocals amplify the sense of both despair and hope that permeate the lyrics.