Saturday, November 19, 2011

2+2=5 by RadioHead

-The lyrics are talking about a higher authority that is scaring people into hiding and believing a lie. If they dont believe this then their world will collapse. Maybe.
-The changing tempo and out-of-time lyrics push a creepy and sinister tone. This also pushes the message that you can't control what is above your power and authority. Hopelessness.
-The lyrics are a reference to 1984 because in the book, the government tries to force the people to believe 2+2=5 even if their personal logic says otherwise.

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