The Mother Lode
The Mother Lode

Thom Yorke - The Mother Lode Lyrics

Electronic
Sep 26, 2014
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The Mother Lode Lyrics

Another clown jumps off the ladder
A shallow pool but it doesn't matter
The way it goes, the way it goes
It's falling through barriers and hedgerows
Hollow man, hollow hand puppet
Where's the applause when you need it?

But these brought by somersaults and back flips
I wish that things would be different
A mother lode, a mother lode
Hollow man, hollow hand puppet
I'm a clown you don't want her to know me

The knife behind the curtain
The truth is hard of hearing
You can't see a way out of this one
It makes a joke but nobody listens
At least he does not

The last of all his courage
Press the button for a free ticket
Here he goes, hits the ground running

Writer(s): Thom Yorke
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Mother Lode'?

    The lyrics for 'The Mother Lode' were written by Thom Yorke, the lead vocalist and songwriter of Radiohead.

  2. What album is 'The Mother Lode' featured on?

    'The Mother Lode' is a track from Thom Yorke's second studio album, 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes,' released on September 26, 2014.

  3. Who produced 'The Mother Lode'?

    'The Mother Lode,' along with the rest of the album 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes,' was produced by Nigel Godrich, a long-time collaborator with Thom Yorke and Radiohead.

  4. How was 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes' initially released?

    'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes,' which includes 'The Mother Lode,' was initially released independently via a paid-for BitTorrent bundle. It later became available on other platforms like Bandcamp and streaming services including Spotify.

  5. What musical elements are present in 'The Mother Lode'?

    'The Mother Lode' has been described as melodic and dubstep-inspired, featuring an intoxicating house beat that blends electronic textures with Yorke’s signature vocal style.

  6. Was there any special artwork associated with 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes'?

    Yes, the artwork for 'Tomorrow's Modern Boxes,' including for tracks like 'The Mother Lode,' was created by Stanley Donwood, another frequent collaborator with Thom Yorke and Radiohead.

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