About Gabe Johnson Expertise I am an expert on the material in Radiohead`s songs. I can answer nearly any question related to lyrics interpretations and changes from album to album. I can also answer many questions related to specific band members such as their upbringings and musical influences.
Experience I have listened to Radiohead heavily for three years, and discuss/research Radiohead in order to further my appreciation and knowledge for the band.
I was reccomended by a Pink Floyd expert from this site to apply.
Publications Write monthly music review for school paper.
Question i have seen the high and dry video so many times but i cant for the life of me figure out what it means...if anything. also what does the song mean?
Answer I can tell you that Radiohead's videos most always mean next to nothing, and in this case High and Dry's video doesn't mean a thing. Radiohead's videos are nearly all artistic expressions of sorts, just unique photography in unique settings.
However, the song lyrics can mean quite a bit. The way I see it, the song is about selling your soul for success. Thom mentions someone who has given up his/her integrity for success. If you ever fall after having given up your integrity, then "they'll spit at you." I see it as that because of the repetition of "The best thing you ever had has gone away." which makes it clear that the person Thom is describing has given something up.
