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The Smile — You Know Me!
Album: Wall of Eyes
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You with your X-Ray specs
You can see inside of me
Or not
I'm a boxer on the ropes
You are standing in
My light
You've wound yourself around me
Like you know me

I am smelling user
Something bright and clean
And shiny
And when my back is turned
The point of a blade
A blade

Always "You know me"
Always "You know me"
"You know me"

"Keep your arms up son!"
You don't scare me
Bone China teas, China tea
Old galaxies, galaxies
And a town that's under water
None of this is mine
And a town that's under water
None of this is mine
Is mine

Always "You know me"
Always "You know me"
"Know me"

Don't think you know me
Don't think that I am everything you say...
Comments (43)add comment
 Graham_M wrote:

I know it's just my own personal taste, but I tend not to enjoy most of Radiohead stuff.  I read the wiki entry for smile (that section is always interesting and usually leads me down a rabbit hole!) and I thought OK - let's see if this can develop my musical taste a little.  But sadly, no.
To me, the listening experience is just boring and as rgio just posted ... the lyrics are pretty inaudible. 

To all the millions of Radiohead fans out there .. enjoy!    
I'll just make use of the PSD button. Thanks William - Long live RP!



Isn't that wonderful that we can disagree yet agree to both enjoying music.
Posted 1 week ago by rich1walkden    [ Reply ]
I just love lilting, la-la songs such as this.
Posted 1 week ago by Pazu    [ Reply ]
Seems like over the past several months, I'll be deep in work and a song will come on RP that catches my ear. I stop to see what it is and often it's The Smile.
Posted 1 week ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Some people's needles just don't fit in some grooves. But sometimes after a few passes it can get worn smooth, so it doesn't grind anymore.
Posted 1 month ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:


To RP listeners who post negative comments about a song and/or artist, PLEASE NOTE how to do it with class and diplomacy.
And "THANK YOU Graham_M" for showing us all how to do it. 

I also feel that thanks are in order for dandueck07...

On seeing that someone didn't like Radiohead, he/she chose not to insult the poster's mother, or damn them to some kind of hell (presumably an eternity of Radiohead concerts for said poster...) but to compliment the post!

How very civilised and very unlike modern short BS internet responses.

Takes all sorts boy n girls - let's not dump on each other just cos we like something different 
Posted 1 month ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
indeed i do
Posted 3 months ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
There really should be no ratings 1-4
Posted 3 months ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
I knew this whiny voice had to be radio head related.  Snooooooozzzzzzeeeee
Posted 4 months ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
This song has a bizarre intermittent sound that makes me look around for the source, only to find it in the music. For me that is just annoying and distracting. Kind of like a leaking faucet. Very likely that I am the only one who is put off. 
Posted 5 months ago by gordonsmith    [ Reply ]
 stevesaw wrote:

This is one of those polarizng songs.  I just read a note from Andrew Hickey of 'A History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs" and this is what he had to say about 'fighting' in the comments on his Podcast:

That's not to say don't express your distaste if you find something distasteful, just be mindful about how you express it so as to not cause needless upset to others. And similarly, I'm going to *ask* people to not overreact too much to someone saying they hate something you love. After all, you've already won in that you have more things to enjoy in your life than they do. They're already suffering by not seeing the beauty you see in Latvian fusion-death-metal-hip-hop or whatever.

My personal take is that the more people dislike groups I like, then the better chance I have of seeing those groups live in a small venue. That's a win.




'Every cloud.....' etc.
Posted 5 months ago by pktinkler2984    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of early Pink Floyd, definitely improves with age. 
Posted 5 months ago by AirAce    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 months ago by AirAce    [ Reply ]
It might be half of radiohead but it’s the same quality as the whole band I’m 70 so I appreciate what these kids are doing, class
Posted 5 months ago by Filturn    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 months ago by Filturn    [ Reply ]
It's a bit boring, but I think I was too harsh originally. Giving it another point.
Posted 5 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
Ein Song für Mondsüchtige. Wunderschön.
Posted 6 months ago by Majoran    [ Reply ]
light the incense.
Posted 6 months ago by Gary3    [ Reply ]
 rgio wrote:

Even reading the words, I'm not sure what Thom is saying.




Posted 6 months ago by antonini.duje    [ Reply ]
Haunting and pleasing. Liked it without recognizing Thom Yorke voice. Shame on me. But probably like it more now.
Posted 7 months ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
This is the third track from the album I’ve heard, and i think I’ve progressed from ‘confused’ through ‘intrigued’ to ‘enjoyed’
Posted 7 months ago by petecallaghan    [ Reply ]
 Signwrtr61 wrote:
To RP listeners that seem to want to "direct" commenters.... 1) Last I knew, for all it's worth, this is still a free country. And, 2) How about letting the "owner" of the station make the judgement call about what gets posted and what doesn't. Meanwhile, prattle on.... Nobody's listening. 



It’s a free country, that’s a good one !
Posted 8 months ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
 Kaw wrote:

Yes, The Smile on RP!
Balsy move because the albums are not easy listening but I love them.

Anywhere I've ever seen it, the word "ball" is spelled with 2 L's! Even "ballsy". 

Posted 9 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

I went from being the biggest Radiohead fan to wondering what happened, so I'm sorry to admit that I'm with you on this one.  I'm sure that everything has a place, but this one doesn't find a home in my heart.
Thus far, I've only heard the few selections from either group. But, IMHO, Radiohead and The Smile are polar opposites. I've enjoyed the Radiohead I've heard but, can't say the same for The Smile. 

Posted 9 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:


To RP listeners who post negative comments about a song and/or artist, PLEASE NOTE how to do it with class and diplomacy.
And "THANK YOU Graham_M" for showing us all how to do it. 
To RP listeners that seem to want to "direct" commenters.... 1) Last I knew, for all it's worth, this is still a free country. And, 2) How about letting the "owner" of the station make the judgement call about what gets posted and what doesn't. Meanwhile, prattle on.... Nobody's listening. 

Posted 9 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 drwhy wrote:

This totally mellows me out.   Not the best song to listen to while working.  However will sound better later when I have a glass of wine in my hand. 

Debatable. 

Posted 9 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
This tune seems about 2 or 3 notes away from being a funeral dirge! 
Posted 9 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Not worthy (of RP)
Posted 9 months ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Steve wrote:



Is "I love RP, but I just don't understand William's fan-boy love affair with Thom Yorke" classy enough?


Haha - YES, well done  ;-) 

And, as huge Radiohead/Smile fan I agree this track is not exactly a good fit for RP. I can only imagine the bile for those who are not fans.
Posted 9 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Why? WHHYYYYYY? Why more of this? So much more of this?
What is the point of Thom Yorke's prolific monotonous whining?!?!?
Posted 9 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 dandueck07 wrote:


To RP listeners who post negative comments about a song and/or artist, PLEASE NOTE how to do it with class and diplomacy.
And "THANK YOU Graham_M" for showing us all how to do it. 



Is "I love RP, but I just don't understand William's fan-boy love affair with Thom Yorke" classy enough?
Posted 9 months ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
This is one of those polarizng songs.  I just read a note from Andrew Hickey of 'A History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs" and this is what he had to say about 'fighting' in the comments on his Podcast:

That's not to say don't express your distaste if you find something distasteful, just be mindful about how you express it so as to not cause needless upset to others. And similarly, I'm going to *ask* people to not overreact too much to someone saying they hate something you love. After all, you've already won in that you have more things to enjoy in your life than they do. They're already suffering by not seeing the beauty you see in Latvian fusion-death-metal-hip-hop or whatever.

My personal take is that the more people dislike groups I like, then the better chance I have of seeing those groups live in a small venue. That's a win.


Posted 9 months ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Bill,

Get over this album. Thom Yorke's voice and "music" are torment.
Posted 9 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
This totally mellows me out.   Not the best song to listen to while working.  However will sound better later when I have a glass of wine in my hand. 
Posted 9 months ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
 Graham_M wrote:

I know it's just my own personal taste, but I tend not to enjoy most of Radiohead stuff.  I read the wiki entry for smile (that section is always interesting and usually leads me down a rabbit hole!) and I thought OK - let's see if this can develop my musical taste a little.  But sadly, no.
To me, the listening experience is just boring and as rgio just posted ... the lyrics are pretty inaudible. 

To all the millions of Radiohead fans out there .. enjoy!    
I'll just make use of the PSD button. Thanks William - Long live RP!



To RP listeners who post negative comments about a song and/or artist, PLEASE NOTE how to do it with class and diplomacy.
And "THANK YOU Graham_M" for showing us all how to do it. 
Posted 9 months ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

I ask myself "what is this dreadful misery? Sounds like RadioHead."
Sure enough, another exercise in torture via Thom Yorke's miserable voice..


I went from being the biggest Radiohead fan to wondering what happened, so I'm sorry to admit that I'm with you on this one.  I'm sure that everything has a place, but this one doesn't find a home in my heart.
Posted 9 months ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

I ask myself "what is this dreadful misery? Sounds like RadioHead."
Sure enough, another exercise in torture via Thom Yorke's miserable voice..


no accounting for taste…
Posted 9 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I ask myself "what is this dreadful misery? Sounds like RadioHead."
Sure enough, another exercise in torture via Thom Yorke's miserable voice..
Posted 10 months ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Interesting, always zeitgeisting there Bill
Posted 10 months ago by robmerkeldesigns    [ Reply ]
Not clear why we are only hearing tracks from their second album and not the first? The first is amazing also. And if you can see them live - do. They are, unsurprisingly, awesome and you can do it in a small venue.
Posted 10 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Definitely not an "attention grabber", to be sure! A lullaby, perhaps. Not much else! Just, IMO, even though the lyrics "steer" it into the eclectic category, it just doesn't seem to be a very captivating tune. Rather boring. Radiohead.... MUCH better stuff! 
Posted 10 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Yes, The Smile on RP!
Balsy move because the albums are not easy listening but I love them.
Posted 10 months ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
I know it's just my own personal taste, but I tend not to enjoy most of Radiohead stuff.  I read the wiki entry for smile (that section is always interesting and usually leads me down a rabbit hole!) and I thought OK - let's see if this can develop my musical taste a little.  But sadly, no.
To me, the listening experience is just boring and as rgio just posted ... the lyrics are pretty inaudible. 

To all the millions of Radiohead fans out there .. enjoy!    
I'll just make use of the PSD button. Thanks William - Long live RP!
Posted 10 months ago by Graham_M    [ Reply ]
Even reading the words, I'm not sure what Thom is saying.
Posted 10 months ago by rgio    [ Reply ]