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Lyrics of All I Need by Radiohead
verse
I′m the next act waiting in the wings
I'm an animal trapped in your hot car
I am all the days that you choose to ignore
chorus
You are all I need
You′re all I need
I'm in the middle of your picture
Lying in the reeds
verse
I am a moth who just wants to share your light
I'm just an insect trying to get out of the night
I only stick with you because there are no others
chorus
You are all I need
You′re all I need
I′m in the middle of your picture
Lying in the reeds
outro
It's all wrong, it′s all wrong, it's all wrong
It′s alright, it's alright, it′s alright
It's all wrong, it's alright
It′s alright, it′s alright
Writer(s): Philip James Selway, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'brien, Thomas Edward Yorke
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The song 'All I Need' by Radiohead portrays a sense of dependency and longing, where the singer feels trapped and ignored but still clings to the subject of their affection. The metaphor of being an 'animal trapped in your hot car' and 'moth who just wants to share your light' symbolizes the intense desire for connection and validation, even in unfavorable circumstances.
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Themes
Unrequited love
• I am all the days that you choose to ignore
• I only stick with you because there are no others
Desperation and longing
• I'm an animal trapped in your hot car
• I'm just an insect trying to get out of the night
• I am a moth who just wants to share your light
Conflict and acceptance
• It's all wrong, it's all wrong, it's all wrong
• It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
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Moods
Love, heartbreak, angst, solitude, reflection
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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In Rainbows
Album • 2007 • 10 tracks
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