I feel the first post on this song sums up my thoughts on the song pretty nicely.
I'd like to add that I feel this song deals with corruption in the executive branch. I have a notion that Radiohead is trying to express that the real "Gangters" that are stealing our children, locking us up and putting us in boxes are the police, CIA and FBI.
I do think that the jittery and eclectic delivery that this song has helps define the situation of fear and terror in society.
The second "rap stanza" starting with [Walking like Giant Cranes] is referencing people who think their above others, such as those in a monarchy and totalitarian government [what we're becoming].
I really do think the Xray eyes, is a warning of "Patriot Act" searches at airports.
Despite crime being a potent topic of this song, I feel it has many levels to it. Radiohead wouldn't title a full studio album "Hail to the Thief" and end with a song about a petty criminal. I think this song, more than 2+2=5 [The Lukewarm.], tells a more chilling tale about the present state of affairs in the world, and the leaders who control it.
I feel the first post on this song sums up my thoughts on the song pretty nicely.
I'd like to add that I feel this song deals with corruption in the executive branch. I have a notion that Radiohead is trying to express that the real "Gangters" that are stealing our children, locking us up and putting us in boxes are the police, CIA and FBI.
I do think that the jittery and eclectic delivery that this song has helps define the situation of fear and terror in society.
The second "rap stanza" starting with [Walking like Giant Cranes] is referencing people who think their above others, such as those in a monarchy and totalitarian government [what we're becoming].
I really do think the Xray eyes, is a warning of "Patriot Act" searches at airports.
Despite crime being a potent topic of this song, I feel it has many levels to it. Radiohead wouldn't title a full studio album "Hail to the Thief" and end with a song about a petty criminal. I think this song, more than 2+2=5 [The Lukewarm.], tells a more chilling tale about the present state of affairs in the world, and the leaders who control it.