Lyric discussion by Evil Fentoozler 

Cover art for Talk Show Host lyrics by Radiohead

Well, good for everyone else's interpretations, which are all basically the same (except for that Carlito's Way one, interesting). But he's a brand new one for ya.

Yes, we all want to be someone else and whatever, i get that. But my point is from the second and third verses, if you call them that. It seems like a strained, violent relationship. Like, you want them (you want me, fuckin come on and break the door down, I'm ready...), but the violence is sort of a turn on, get me?

I don't know about everyone else, but the whole concept of telling someone to break the door down if they want you, sounds erotic in a way. I can't really see past that.

I agree. I definitely feel the sexual undertone.

Not Valid

I totally agree.

Not Valid

@Evil Fentoozler To me, it seems more like a violent plea. "I got nothing else to lose, so break down the door and see if I care" kinda thing.