Monday, August 16, 2010

Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong

I wrapped you inside my coat
when they came to firebomb the house
I didn't feel pain, 'cause no-one can touch me
now that I'm held in your spell

a beautiful girl
a beautiful girl
can turn your world into dust

sell me a car that goes
sell me a house that stands
I never cared before, I never cared before
I never cared before, before, before, before

a beautiful girl
a beautiful girl
can turn your world into dust

a beautiful girl
a beautiful girl
can turn your world into dust

I stood in front of her face
when the first bullet was shot


This dreamy freak-out had its origins in a row between Yorke and his girlfriend. The title referred to the couple's curious way of resolving their disagreements. "Whenever my partner and I have fights, we pull out our Punch and Judy puppets", Yorke revealed. After one particulary energetic spat, Judy needed to be taken back to the toy shop for repairs, at which point Yorke wrote a song oozing contrition, "A beautiful girl can turn your world to dust".
--Q: Complete Radiohead

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