High and Dry is a song written and performed by the English rock band Radiohead. It was released as the second single from their second studio album The Bends in 1995. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 15 in the UK Singles Chart and receiving critical acclaim. The lyrics of the song are poignant and powerful, and they have been interpreted in many different ways.
Overview of High and Dry
High and Dry is a song about a relationship that has gone wrong, and the feelings of isolation and distress that can come with it. The lyrics describe the pain of being left behind and the sense of helplessness that can accompany it. The song is written in the first person, and it conveys the narrator’s feelings of abandonment and loneliness. The song is accompanied by a simple yet powerful guitar melody, which adds to the emotion of the lyrics.
Full Lyrics of High and Dry
Verse 1:
Half my life’s in books’ written pages
Live and learn from fools and from sages
You know it’s true
All these words they make no sense
I find bliss in ignorance
Nothing I can say
Chorus:
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