I Am A Wicked Child

Radiohead · Other Songs - Radiohead

Mother mary come to me

For I'm a wicked child

I have sinned and I am so confused and I'm a wicked child

I'm a wicked child

I am the devil's son and I wish I could be good

I walk a crooked mile

but I wish I could be good

I wish I could be good

If I could have kept on the straight and narrow

If I could have kept on the straight and narrow

And not have broke your heart

Not have broke your heart

Now I wake up in the night

It's tugging at my arms and legs

Like I was a marionette

Send baby Jesus

To radiate his light

I Am A Wicked Child

I Am A Wicked Child is a standout track from Radiohead's 2003 album Hail to the Thief, capturing the band's shift toward a more aggressive, politically charged sound. The song features Thom Yorke's distinctive vocals over a driving, distorted rhythm section that blends rock intensity with electronic textures. Lyrically, the piece explores themes of alienation and self-doubt, reflecting the personal and societal anxieties prevalent during that era of the band's discography. As part of a critically acclaimed record that bridged their experimental phases, the track showcases the group's ability to merge complex instrumentation with raw emotional delivery. It remains a significant song in their extensive catalogue, demonstrating the depth and versatility that defined their mid-2000s output.