Weird Fishes/Arpeggi Lyrics

Lyric discussion by PhdCoder 

Cover art for Weird Fishes/Arpeggi lyrics by Radiohead

My interpretation follows the premise of viewing the "eyes" as symbols of temptation towards death (since fishes of abyss have glowing eyes to lure the victims). The song explore themes of existential struggle, mortality, and the search for release from suffering.

"In the deepest ocean... A deep metaphorical ocean, representing a state of despair or hopelessness. The "eyes" symbolize the allure of death or oblivion. The questions "Why should I stay here?" reflect the internal conflict between the desire to continue living on the darkness or die

" I'd be crazy not to follow ... Is my chance" Resisting the pull towards death is hard, so he follows the path indicated by the mysterious "eyes." The phrase "Turn me into phantoms" reinforces the idea of being led to death. The eyes turn (hypnotize , just like a abyss's fish) , and "turn" (transform).

"I get eaten by the worms .. Weird fishes"

The chorus paints a vivid picture of decay, with the narrator's body being consumed by worms and "weird fishes" after death.

"Yeah, Hit the bottom and escape Escape" Instead of succumbing to darkness, the narrator finds a way to escape, he committed suicide.

[Edit: typo]

My Interpretation