A Reminder
Radiohead · Other Songs - Radiohead
And if I do remind me of this
Remind me that once I was free
Once I was cool, once I was me
And if I sit down and cross my arms
Hold me to this song
Knock me out
Smash out my brains
If I take a chair
And start to talk shit
If I get old remind of this
That we kissed and I really meant it
Whatever happens if we're still speaking
Pick up the phone
Play me this song
A Reminder
Released in 2002, 'A Reminder' stands as a pivotal track from Radiohead's seminal album *Hail to the Thief*. The song exemplifies the band's evolution into a more complex, electronic-driven sound, blending industrial textures with introspective lyrics that explore themes of memory and societal pressure. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the recording features Thom Yorke's distinctive vocal delivery layered over a driving, repetitive beat that underscores the album's critical stance on modern life. As a key component of the *Hail to the Thief* catalogue, the track reflects the group's continued experimentation with sound design and their willingness to push boundaries within the alternative rock genre, cementing their status as innovators in 21st-century music.