Let Down
Radiohead · Radiohead: The Best Of [2008]
starting and then stopping,
taking off and landing,
the emptiest of feelings,
disappointed people, clinging on to bottles,
and when it comes it's so, so, disappointing.
Let down and hanging around,
crushed like a bug in the ground.
Let down and hanging around.
Shell smashed, juices flowing
wings twitch, legs are going,
don't get sentimental, it always ends up drivel.
One day, I'm gonna grow wings,
a chemical reaction,
hysterical and useless
hysterical and
let down and hanging around,
crushed like a bug in the ground.
Let down and hanging around.
Let down,
Let down,
Let down.
You know, you know where you are with,
you know where you are with,
floor collapsing, falling, bouncing back
and one day, I'm gonna grow wings,
a chemical reaction, [You know where you are,]
hysterical and useless [you know where you are,]
hysterical and [you know where you are,]
let down and hanging around,
crushed like a bug in the ground.
Let down and hanging around.
Let Down - Radiohead
Released on the compilation album Radiohead: The Best Of [2008], 'Let Down' stands as a defining track from the British rock band Radiohead. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of electronic textures and atmospheric rock, characteristic of their mid-to-late 2000s period. Featuring Thom Yorke's distinctive vocal delivery and Thom Yorke's layered production, the recording explores themes of emotional vulnerability and existential weight. As a staple of their discography, the track has become a cultural touchstone for alternative rock, influencing countless artists who followed in its wake. Its inclusion in the definitive collection highlights its enduring relevance and critical acclaim within the genre.
