Nude Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ws205 

Cover art for Nude lyrics by Radiohead

To me, i think now it's about someone convincing themself not to have feelings for someone, when they actually do, and thus going into a denial. this because they know that they would become vunerable and liable to being hurt.

the first line is like a mantra to themself.

the second line about painting themself white and fill with noise suggests that they are doing what they can to erase all these thoughts and try replace with anything but.

all in all the song is about being afraid of being hurt emotionally by someone, and the sexual frustration it creates.