Paranoid Android

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About Paranoid Android

"Paranoid Android" is a song by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, released as the lead single from their third studio album OK Computer (1997) on 26 May 1997. The lyrics were written by singer Thom Yorke following an unpleasant experience in a Los Angeles bar. The song is over six minutes long and contains four sections. "Paranoid Android" takes its name from Marvin the Paranoid Android of Douglas Adams series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Released as the lead single from OK Computer, "Paranoid Android" charted at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It was well received by music critics. The track has appeared regularly on lists of the best songs of all time, including Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Its animated music video, directed by Magnus Carlsson, was placed on heavy rotation on MTV, although the network censored portions containing nudity in the US. At the 1998 Brit Awards, the song was nominated for Best British Single. The track has been covered by artists in a variety of genres. It was included in the 2008 Radiohead: The Best Of. 


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Please could you stop the noise
I'm trying to get some rest
From all the unborn chicken voices in my head
What's that?
What's that?

When I am king, you will be first against the wall
With your opinion which is of no consequence at all
What's that?
What's that?

Ambition makes you look pretty ugly
Kicking, squealing Gucci little piggy
You don't remember
You don't remember
Why don't you remember my name?
Off with his head, man
Off with his head, man
Why don't you remember my name?
I guess he does

Rain down, rain down
Come on rain down on me
From a great height
From a great height, height
Rain down, rain down
Come on, rain down on me
From a great height
From a great height
Rain down, rain down (that's it, sir, you're leaving, the crackle of pigskin)
Come on rain down on me (the dust and the screaming, the yuppies networking)
From a great height (the panic, the vomit, the panic, the vomit)
God loves his childrean
God loves his children, yeah

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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: 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 Origin
"Paranoid Android," first released in 1997, is from Radiohead's notable third studio album "OK Computer."
Song Title
The song's title, "Paranoid Android," is a reference to Marvin the Paranoid Android from Douglas Adams' science fiction series "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."
Song Length
With a length of over six minutes, "Paranoid Android" significantly exceeds the typical length of most pop music singles.
Song Structure
Unlike conventional songs following the verse-chorus structure, "Paranoid Android" is divided into four distinct sections.
Music Video
The visually striking animated music video of "Paranoid Android" was created by Magnus Carlsson, a Swedish artist, without listening to the lyrics to ensure its inscrutability.
Inspiration
The song drew inspiration from the Beatles' "Happiness is a Warm Gun," a song similarly divided into different parts.
Song Production
The complicated nature of "Paranoid Android" led it to be recorded in several sections and later pieced together, a method of recording that Radiohead had never used before.
Lyrics
Lead singer Thom Yorke has described the song's lyrics as a snapshot of a chaotic, unhappy period of his life.
Song Ranking
In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked "Paranoid Android" number 257 in its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
Acoustic Version
During Radiohead's early performances of the song in 1996, "Paranoid Android" was played in an acoustic manner which was a large departure from the final electric release.
Rejected Title
Initially, Radiohead planned to title the song "Your Home May Be at Risk If You Do Not Keep Up Payments."
Live Performances
Because of its complexity, "Paranoid Android" was initially considered ungigable by the band, meaning they thought it would be too difficult to perform live. However, it has since become a staple in their live shows.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart on its release and ranked number 34 on the US Alternative Songs Billboard.

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