Scatterbrain.
Radiohead · Hail to the Thief [2003]
birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
the roof is pulling off by its fingernails.
your voice is rapping on my window sill
yesterday's headlines blown by the wind.
yesterday's people end up scatterbrain.
then any fool can easy pick a hole. (I only wish I could fall in)
a moving target in a firing range.
somewhere I'm not
scatterbrain.
somewhere I'm not
scatterbrain.
lightning fuse
powercut.
scatterbrain
Scatterbrain - Radiohead
Released on the 2003 album Hail to the Thief, 'Scatterbrain' stands as a quintessential example of Radiohead's evolution into electronic and experimental soundscapes. The track features Thom Yorke's distinctive vocal delivery layered over a complex arrangement of synthesizers and drum machines, reflecting the band's deep engagement with digital textures during this era. As a key component of their discography, the song exemplifies the group's ability to blend atmospheric mood with intricate production techniques. It captures the tension and introspection characteristic of their work from the early 2000s, serving as a significant moment in their transition toward more avant-garde and electronic-tinged compositions.