Lull Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You stop the crowd
I cried out to break the spell
You wake and smile
I just snapped and lost control
[Chorus]
Distracted by irrelevance
The stress and the tension
The stress and the tension
I'm in a lull
[Verse 2]
There's nothing more dull
Than talking, talking about yourself
But what I meant to say
I'm sorry that I lost control
[Chorus]
Distracted by irrelevance
The stress and the tension
Crawling through the keyhole
I'm in a lull
You stop the crowd
I cried out to break the spell
You wake and smile
I just snapped and lost control
[Chorus]
Distracted by irrelevance
The stress and the tension
The stress and the tension
I'm in a lull
[Verse 2]
There's nothing more dull
Than talking, talking about yourself
But what I meant to say
I'm sorry that I lost control
[Chorus]
Distracted by irrelevance
The stress and the tension
Crawling through the keyhole
I'm in a lull
About
Genius Annotation
“Lull” was released in 1997 on the “Karma Police” single.
It can also be found on the Collector’s Edition of OK Computer.
A bright melody of Velvet Underground simplicity, Lull can be likened to Radiohead’s ‘No Surprises’, with an upbeat melody and yet somewhat sorrowful lyrics.
The song also features a xylophone played by Jonny Greenwood.
It’s one of several vague allusions to well-managed, strongly medicated depression… with a hint of frustration that real feelings are being locked up, as the singer shrinks to nothing: “Crawling through the keyhole… I’m in a lull”.
Radiohead has yet to play Lull live.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.Airbag
- 5.Let Down
- 6.Karma Police
- 10.No Surprises
- 11.Lucky
- 12.The Tourist
- 13.I Promise
- 14.Man of War
- 15.Lift
- 16.Lull
- 18.Melatonin
- 19.A Reminder
- 21.Pearly*
- 22.Palo Alto
Credits
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Background Vocals
Guitar
Xylophone
Drums
Rhythm Guitar
Lead Vocals
Recorded At
England, UK
Release Date
August 25, 1997
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