All I Need

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About All I Need

"All I Need" is a song by English alternative rock band Radiohead, produced by Nigel Godrich. It was released as a promotional single on 5 January 2009, the fifth and final single from their seventh studio album, In Rainbows (2007). One of the band's most direct love songs, "All I Need" is a downbeat track which sees frontman Thom Yorke singing of obsession and unrequited love. In support of the MTV EXIT anti-human trafficking campaign, Radiohead released a music video for "All I Need", directed by Steve Rogers, which premiered on May 1, 2008. The video, which contrasts the lives of two boys from different economic backgrounds, received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. 


Year:
2007
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I'm the next act
Waiting in the wings
I'm an animal
Trapped in your parked car
I am holidays
That you choose to ignore

You are all I need
You are all I need
I'm in the middle of your picture
Lying in the leaves

I am a moth
Who just wants to share your light
I'm just an insect
Trying to get out of the night

I only stick with you
Because there are no others

You are all I need
You are all I need
I'm in the middle of your picture
Lying in the leaves

It's all wrong
It's all right
It's all wrong
It's all wrong
It's all right
It's all wrong
It's all wrong
It's all right
It's all wrong
It's all right

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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: Thomas Edward Yorke, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'brien, Philip James Selway

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12 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"All I Need" is a track from Radiohead's seventh studio album "In Rainbows," which was released in 2007.
Style
Though known for their tendency to experiment with genres, in this song, Radiohead blends electronic and rock elements to create its distinctive sound.
Music Video
The music video for "All I Need" was produced in partnership with MTV's EXIT campaign in order to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Live Debut
The song was debuted live in Denmark at the Aarhus Musikhus on May 6, 2006, over a year before the release of "In Rainbows".
Song Meaning
The lead vocalist, Thom Yorke, described the song as a "very bad, power crazed part of himself."
Lyrics
Although the lyrics can be interpreted in several ways, many fans consider "All I Need" to be a love song.
Distinctive Features
This song is known for its combination of a simple four-note piano motif set against complex layers of sound, including drums, glockenspiel, and ondes Martenot.
Thom Yorke's Opinion
Thom Yorke described “All I Need” as "the best thing we’ve ever done."
Closure
"All I Need" serves as the closure to the first half of the album, ending it on a brooding and heavy note before the interlude, “Faust Arp”.
Public Reception
The song has been received positively by critics, with many highlighting it as one of the standout tracks on "In Rainbows".
Inclusion on Charts
"All I Need" placed at number 44 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2008, an Australian annual music listener poll.
Unconventional Release
The album "In Rainbows," including the song "All I Need," had an unconventional release where fans were allowed to pay whatever price they wished, including downloading it for free. This method was labeled as a digital honesty box.

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