2 + 2 = 5
Radiohead
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Are you such a dreamer, To put the world to rights? I'll stay home forever, Where two and two always makes a five I'll lay down the tracks, Sandbag and hide, January has April showers, And two and two always makes a five It's the Devil's way now, There is no way out, You can scream and you can shout, It is too late now Because you have not been Payin' attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention Yeah I feel it, I needed attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention Yeah I need it, I needed attention, I needed attention, I needed attention, I needed attention Yeah I love it, the attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention, Payin' attention (Soon, oh) I try to sing along, I get it all wrong, 'Cause I'm not, 'Cause I'm not I swat 'em like flies, But like flies the buggers keep coming back But I'm not, Oh hail to the thief, Oh hail to the thief But I'm not, But I'm not, But I'm not, But I'm not Don't question my authority or put me in the dock, 'Cause I'm not, 'Cause I'm not Oh go up to the king, and the sky is falling in, But it's not, But it's not But it's not Maybe not, Maybe not
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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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10 facts about this song
Band's InfluenceThe title "2 + 2 = 5" of the song is a reference to George Orwell's dystopian novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four", portraying how oppressive regimes manipulate truth.
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Song YearThe track "2 + 2 = 5" is the opening song for Radiohead's sixth studio album, 'Hail to the Thief' which was released in 2003.
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Album ThemeThe entire 'Hail to the Thief' album, including the song "2 + 2 = 5", is said to be heavily influenced by the world's political climate at that time, particularly the American administration under President George W. Bush.
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Chart SuccessEven though it was not released as an official single, "2 + 2 = 5" managed to reach #2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "2 + 2 = 5" is a live performance of the band, was directed by Dilly Gent, and is included in "The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth of All Time"—a compilation DVD of Radiohead's music and visuals.
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Live Performance"2 + 2 = 5" was the opening track for most of the concerts during their Hail to the Thief tour.
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Song StructureThe song is known for its unconventional structure and layered guitar work characteristic of Radiohead's style.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praise "2 + 2 = 5" for its political undertones and gripping, suspenseful musical progression. Some even consider it as one of the best tracks in the 'Hail to the Thief' album.
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B-SideThe song has a B-side called "Gagging Order", also known for its melodic brilliance and emotive lyrics.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "2 + 2 = 5" can be interpreted in multiple ways. Some say it reflects feelings of frustration and disillusionment, while others view it as a critique of political manipulation or a lament about the state of the world.
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