Bones
Radiohead · The Bends [1995]
I don't want to be crippled cracked
Shoulders, wrists, knees and back
Ground to dust and ash
Crawling on all fours
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
Now I can't climb the stairs
Pieces missing everywhere
Prozak painkillers
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
And I used to fly like peter pan
All the children flew when I touched their hands
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
Shoulders, wrists, knees and back
Ground to dust and ash
Crawling on all fours
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
Now I can't climb the stairs
Pieces missing everywhere
Prozak painkillers
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
And I used to fly like peter pan
All the children flew when I touched their hands
When you've got to feel it in your bones
When you've got to feel it in your bones
Bones - Radiohead
Released on Radiohead's 1995 album The Bends, 'Bones' stands as a defining track of Britpop's darker undercurrents. The song features a haunting, repetitive guitar riff that drives a narrative of emotional exhaustion and physical fragility. Unlike the band's earlier experimental works, this recording embraces a more direct, anthemic sound while retaining their signature atmospheric production. Lyrically, the track explores themes of vulnerability and the weight of past mistakes, resonating deeply with listeners during a period of intense cultural scrutiny. It remains a pivotal moment in the band's discography, bridging their indie roots with the evolving post-rock landscape of the mid-90s.