Imagine a call to arms wrapped in ethereal melodies—this song by Radiohead is exactly that. It speaks to the power within us, urging humanity to recognize its intrinsic connection to the earth and each other. The lyrics suggest that we aren't helpless against the forces that seem to control our lives; rather, we have the strength and agency to reclaim our world. The "numbers" and "system" are illusions, while true power lies in unity and collective action. It's a poetic reminder that change happens “one day at a time,” encouraging us to take small steps towards a better future.
The Numbers
Lyrics
It holds us like a phantom
The touch is like a breeze
It shines its understanding
See the moon smiling
Open on all channels
Ready to receive
And we're not at the mercy
Of your shimmers or spells
Your shimmers or spells
We are of the earth
To her we do return
The future is inside us
It's not somewhere else
It's not somewhere else
It's not somewhere else
(One day at a time)
One day at a time
We call upon the people
People have this power
The numbers don't decide
The system is a lie
The river running dry
The wings of a butterfly
And you may pour us away like soup
Like we're pretty broken flowers
We'll take back what is ours
Take back what is ours
One day at a time
Writer(s): Colin Greenfield, Jonathan Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Philip Selway, Thomas Yorke
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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