Radiohead began taking shape at Abingdon school, expensive private place with a strict conservative headmaster. He looked like he'd stepped out of the 19th century, went in for the academic gown wearing thing, hence "Bishop's robes". The second verse is a reference to the competitive nature that can seemingly be encouraged at schools like Abingdon and how this tended to manifest itself on the rugby field.
Radiohead began taking shape at Abingdon school, expensive private place with a strict conservative headmaster. He looked like he'd stepped out of the 19th century, went in for the academic gown wearing thing, hence "Bishop's robes". The second verse is a reference to the competitive nature that can seemingly be encouraged at schools like Abingdon and how this tended to manifest itself on the rugby field.