2 + 2 = 5 (The Lukewarm) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by GayLoser 

Cover art for 2 + 2 = 5 (The Lukewarm) lyrics by Radiohead

I think this song is about sociopaths or the like and the effect they have on you if you let them. I think people who are less sensitive to guilt or remorse have a far better understanding of how to manipulate the human mind. And people usually think it's a complicated game they play, but really all they do is hide in plain site. And in hindsight it's always so obvious the way you were manipulated, often to the point of feeling deep shame and loss of confidence (and hair lmao). But often people's insecurities keep them blind, and sociopaths know how to exploit those things on a primal level. IMHO, I think sociopaths have an important place in the world to teach people these kinds of lessons. Also sociopathy is always caused by trauma or something cliche and tragic so try not to be too hard on them, fair consequences aside. But the word fair is a made up word and sociopaths know this. Also I think everyone's wrong on the paying attention lyrics, I think it's "Because yeah I might be paying attention". I think the only way you ever really get a leg up on some sociopath who's doggin on you in a situation where you're forced to be around them is playing dumb and paying attention to everything they do. But if you don't have to be around these sociopaths, and you never really do, better not to get involved. Radiohead poggers, first concert I ever saw

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