Just
Radiohead
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Can't get the stink off He's been hanging around for days Comes like a comet Suckered you but not your friends One day he'll get to you And teach you how to be a holy cow You do it to yourself, you do And that's what really hurts Is you do it to yourself, just you You and no-one else You do it to yourself You do it to yourself Don't get my sympathy, hanging out the fifteenth floor You've changed the locks three times He still comes reeling through the door One day I'll get to you And teach you how to get to purest hell You do it to yourself you do And that's what really hurts Is you do it to yourself, just you You and no-one else You do it to yourself You do it to yourself You do it to yourself you do And that's what really hurts Is you do it to yourself just you You and no-one else You do it to yourself You do it to yourself, whoa Say, hey You do it to yourself, you do it to yourself Yeah, yeah, you do it to yourself, yes-yes, you Do it to yourself
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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Just" by Radiohead is a track from their second album, "The Bends", which was released in 1995.
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Song IdentityThis song is known for its distinctive layered melody, intricate arrangements, and the mysterious narrative in its lyrics and music video.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Just" was directed by Jamie Thraves and is famous for its suspenseful narrative that includes subtitles.
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Genre Classification"Just" belongs to the "Alternative Rock" genre and showcases the band’s shift from their initial grunge-inspired sound to more experimental and layered compositions.
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Chart PerformancesThe song reached No. 19 in the UK Singles Chart upon its release, demonstrating the band's growing popularity.
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Critical Reception"Just" is often praised by critics as one of Radiohead's best works. It's known for Jonny Greenwood's innovative use of guitar effects.
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Influence on Future WorksThe complex arrangement and musical depth of "Just" became a signature style for Radiohead in their later albums like "OK Computer" and "Kid A".
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InspirationsThom Yorke, Radiohead’s lead vocalist, once mentioned that "Just" was inspired by the band's ambition to write the "Malcolm McLaren band's ideal pop song", a nod to the songwriter and manager of the Sex Pistols.
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Iconic Music Video EndingThe music video for "Just" ends with a man lying on the pavement refusing to reveal why he is unhappy, leading to several fan theories about the unspecified reason.
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International RecognitionThis song further solidified Radiohead's international recognition and is often regarded as one of their signature songs.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Just" is performed sporadically in live concerts due to its complex arrangement and difficulty to recreate accurately on stage.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Just", including Mark Ronson, featuring Phantom Planet’s Alex Greenwald on vocals for the cover version. The song also featured on the compilation album "Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads", a tribute to Radiohead.
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