Life In A Glass House
Radiohead · Amnesiac [2001]
Once again I'm in trouble with my only friend
She is papering the window panes
She is putting on a smile
Living in a glass house
Once again packed like frozen food and battery hens
Think of all the starving millions
Don't talk politics and don't throw stones
Your royal highnesses
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Well of course I'd like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
But someone's listening in
Once again we are hungry for a lynching
That's a strange mistake to make
You should turn the other cheek
Living in a glass house
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Well of course I'd like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Only only only only only only only only only only....
There's someone listening in
She is papering the window panes
She is putting on a smile
Living in a glass house
Once again packed like frozen food and battery hens
Think of all the starving millions
Don't talk politics and don't throw stones
Your royal highnesses
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Well of course I'd like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
But someone's listening in
Once again we are hungry for a lynching
That's a strange mistake to make
You should turn the other cheek
Living in a glass house
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Well of course I'd like to stay and chew the fat
Well of course I'd like to sit around and chat
Only only only only only only only only only only....
There's someone listening in
Life In A Glass House
Released on Radiohead's 2001 album Amnesiac, 'Life In A Glass House' stands as a haunting centerpiece of the band's experimental period. The track exemplifies the group's shift toward darker, more atmospheric soundscapes, utilizing sparse instrumentation and ethereal vocals to evoke themes of fragility and isolation. Its inclusion on Amnesiac highlights the album's focus on introspection and psychological tension, distinguishing it from the more polished production of their earlier work. The song remains a defining example of Radiohead's ability to blend electronic textures with organic elements, cementing its status as a critical favorite within their discography.