Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Radiohead · In Rainbows [2007]
The bottom of the sea
Your eyes
They turn me
Why should I stay here?
Why should I stay?
I'd be crazy not to follow
Follow where you lead
Your eyes
They turn me
Turn me on to phantoms
I follow to the edge of the earth
And fall off
Everybody leaves
If they get the chance
And this is my chance
I get eaten by the worms
Weird fishes
Get towed by the worms
Weird fishes
Weird fishes
Weird fishes
I'll hit the bottom
Hit the bottom and escape
Escape
I'll hit the bottom
Hit the bottom and escape
Escape
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Released on Radiohead's 2007 album In Rainbows, 'Weird Fishes/Arpeggi' stands as a defining track of the band's experimental evolution. The song features a haunting, minimalist composition built on repetitive arpeggios and a distinctive synthesizer melody that creates an unsettling yet mesmerizing atmosphere. Thematically, it explores feelings of isolation and existential dread, reflecting the group's shift toward more abstract and electronic textures during this era. The track is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern alternative rock, showcasing Thom Yorke's vocal delivery and the band's ability to blend organic instrumentation with digital soundscapes. Its enduring popularity highlights its status as a pivotal moment in the band's discography.