Optimistic
Radiohead · Radiohead: The Best Of [2008]
Vultures circling the dead
Picking up every last crumb
The big fish eat the little ones
The big fish eat the little ones
Not my problem give me some
You can try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
(x2)
This one's optimistic
This one went to market
This one just came out of the swamp
This one dropped a payload
Fodder for the animals
Living on an animal farm
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
(x2)
I'd really like to help you man
I'd really like to help you man.....
Nervous messed up marionette
Floating around on a prison ship
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
Dinosaurs roaming the earth (x3)
Optimistic
Optimistic stands as a defining track from Radiohead's 1997 album, OK Computer, capturing the band's transition into complex, layered alternative rock. The recording features a driving, percussive rhythm that contrasts with Thom Yorke's introspective vocals, creating a sense of urgent movement. Musically, the song showcases the group's ability to blend electronic textures with organic instrumentation, a hallmark of their mid-career evolution. While often associated with the album's broader themes of alienation, the track maintains a distinct energy that highlights the band's experimental approach. It remains a staple in their live performances and discography, reflecting the enduring influence of their work during this pivotal era of British rock.