Airbag
Radiohead
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In the next world war In a jack knifed juggernaut I am born again In the neon sign Scrolling up and down I am born again In an interstellar burst I am back to save the universe In a deep, deep sleep Of the innocent I am born again In a fast German car I'm amazed that I survived An airbag saved my life In an interstellar burst I am back to save the universe In an interstellar burst I am back to save the universe In an interstellar burst I am back to save the universe
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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation Fact"Airbag" was created by using a piece of music that the band's lead guitarist, Jonny Greenwood, randomly recorded while testing out his new delay effects unit.
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Album Track FactThe song is the opening track on their third studio album, "OK Computer", which was released in 1997.
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Song Title FactThe name 'Airbag' was inspired by a car accident that singer Thom Yorke was involved in with his girlfriend in the 1980s. He credited the car's airbag with saving his life.
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Musical Structure FactThe song features an unconventional song structure and time signature, with sections of the song having different counts. This was Jonny Greenwood's attempt to create a 'looping' atmosphere similar to DJ Shadow's introductions.
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Production FactFor the production of the song, Radiohead drew inspiration from the disjoined sounds of a car crash, incorporating scattered drum beats to symbolize these disjointed events.
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Lyrics Inspiration FactLyrically, the song was heavily influenced by an automobile accident that frontman Thom Yorke had survived. He described the experience as "an incredible realisation of how fragile you are physically, which spiritually brings you very close to the edge."
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Album Concept Fact"Airbag" is a song that perfectly captures the concept of the album "OK Computer", blending together ideas of technology and human frailty in its lyrics and sonic landscape.
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Critic Review Fact"Airbag" has often been cited by critics as one of the most distinct examples of Radiohead's combination of electronic music techniques with traditional rock instrumentation, signaling their shift away from their earlier alternative rock sound.
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Use in Pop Culture FactThe song "Airbag" was used in the movie "I Origins" (2014), complementing its themes of life, death, and reincarnation.
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Live Performance FactDespite the complex nature of its creation, "Airbag" has been regularly performed at Radiohead's live shows, often opening the set due to its status as the kick-off song on "OK Computer".
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Thom Yorke Commentary FactThom Yorke, the band's vocalist, explained in an interview that the song suggests that there is something strangely divine about having a second chance at life.
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Song Length FactThe song is of considerable length, with a runtime of 4:44 minutes. It is one of the longer tracks on the album "OK Computer."
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Album Recognition FactThe album "OK Computer", which features "Airbag" as the opening song, is often ranked as one of the greatest albums of all time, showcasing Radiohead's innovation and creativity in music.
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