![]() ![]() Sing the song of jukebox that goesBurn the witchBurn the witchWe know where you liveĮveryone coming together to blindly sing the song "Burn the witch" confirms the type of mob mentality Radiohead might be warning us against. Here, we're inundated with an image of complacent citizens - those who are rooting for the execution of others (cheer the gallows), but unclear why they are doing so (stay in the shadows). Stay in the shadows Cheer the gallows This is a round-upThis is a low-flying panic attackĪlready, we're aware that the song's lyrics won't follow the tune's energetic beat, making the song all the more jarring. Lead singer Thom Yorke opens with his voice relaying the follow call to action. Take a look at the "Burn the Witch" lyrics, but first watch the accompanying video. Such an erasure parallels the ominous contents of the song, and prefigures what could be a clean slate for an evocative and important upcoming studio album. After fans received "Burn the Witch" leaflets in the mail last week, the band's social media and website presence started to fade away until it was swiped entirely. The narrative of the music video follows a pastoral village that turns pretty dark once the titular witch burning commences. #BURN THE WITCH TV#The stop-motion video (below) appears to be inspired by the classic kids TV show Trumpton, as well as the 1970's horror film, The Wicker Man. ![]() Does the new song tell us anything about what's to come for the band? A look into the "Burn The Witch" lyrics reveal that this could just be the haunting beginning for Radiohead's return. "Burn The Witch" - a surprisingly upbeat melodic tune with insidious lyrics - will be the first single from the band's upcoming (yet still untitled) ninth studio album. Hours after the band teased some cryptic video clips on their social media platforms, "Burn The Witch" was released, along with a stop-motion music video. For those of us who've been on the edge of our seats, wondering whether or not Radiohead will finally release a new song, Tuesday is a good day. ![]()
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