Black Swan
Thom Yorke
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What will grow crooked, you can't make straight It's the price that you gotta pay Do yourself a favor and pack you bags Buy a ticket and get on the train Buy a ticket and get on the train Cause this is fucked up, fucked up Cause this is fucked up, fucked up People get crushed like biscuit crumbs And laid down in the bitumen You have tried your best to please everyone But it just isn't happening No, it just isn't happening And it's fucked up, fucked up And this is fucked up, fucked up This your blind spot, blind spot It should be obvious, but it's not. But it isn't, but it isn't You cannot kick start a dead horse You just crush yourself and walk away I don't care what the future holds Cause I'm right here and I'm today With your fingers you can touch me I'm your black swan, black swan But I made it to the top, made it to the top This is fucked up, fucked up You are fucked up, fucked up This is fucked up, fucked up Be your black swan, black swan I'm for spare parts, broken up
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Written by: BRAD GERMAIN, IAN ALEXANDER SMITH
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Black Swan" fits into the genre of electronic and experimental music, a significant shift from Thom Yorke's roots as the lead singer of alternative rock band Radiohead.
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Featured in a MovieThe song was played during the end credits of the film "A Scanner Darkly," released in 2006.
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Album Inclusion"Black Swan" is part of Thom Yorke's debut solo album, "The Eraser," which was released in July 2006.
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Parental Advisory LabelThe phrase "This is fucked up, fucked up," which is repeated in the song, led to the album being given a Parental Advisory label.
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Recording ProcessThe song, like much of the album, was created using a laptop. This represents Yorke's deviation from the entirely band-based instrumentals of Radiohead.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its departure from Yorke’s usual sound with Radiohead, "Black Swan" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its experimental nature and thought-provoking lyrics.
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ThemeYorke explained the album's main theme as the feeling of being in an uncontrollable situation, which reflects in "Black Swan."
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Album's Success"The Eraser" peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the American Billboard 200, demonstrating how well-received "Black Swan" was alongside the other tracks.
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Live PerformancesThe song is frequently performed by Thom Yorke during his live shows, often accompanied by a solo piano.
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Length of the songThe duration of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 48 seconds, making it a relatively long track on the album.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Thom Yorke's other songs, "Black Swan" does not have an official music video.
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