I have to keep this song in my mind more and more these days as the noise of this...modernity crashes against the thin line of my sanity and my recourse from the utterly absurd. This song is like water to my dried up carcas. This song reminds me of the underlying reality beneath all things. This confident place, this wise refuge from the storms of our own creation sustains me and gives me hope that this place where there is nothing to fear and nothing to doubt is not all that far away. To those being tossed about in the storm, don’t lose heart and do not be afraid. You are not alone.
Abrahadabra; the reward of Ra Hoor Khut. There is division hither homeward; there is a word not known. Spelling is defunct; all is not aught. Beware! Hold! Raise the spell of Ra-Hoor-Khuit! Now let it be first understood that I am a god of War and of Vengeance. I shall deal hardly with them. Choose ye an island! Fortify it! Dung it about with enginery of war! I will give you a war-engine. With it ye shall smite the peoples; and none shall stand before you. Lurk! Withdraw! Upon them! this is the Law of the Battle of Conquest: thus shall my worship be about my secret house. Get the stélé of revealing itself; set it in thy secret temple-and that temple is already aright disposed-& it shall be your Kiblah for ever. It shall not fade, but miraculous colour shall come back to it day after day. Close it in locked glass for a proof to the world. This shall be your only proof. I forbid argument. Conquer! That is enough. I will make easy to you the abstruction from the ill-ordered house in the Victorious City. Thou shalt thyself convey it with worship, o prophet, though thou likest it not. Thou shalt have danger & trouble. Ra-Hoor-Khu is with thee. Worship me with fire & blood; worship me with swords & with spears. Let the woman be girt with a sword before me: let blood flow to my name. Trample down the Heathen; be upon them, o warrior, I will give you of their flesh to eat! Sacrifice cattle, little and big: after a child. But not now. Ye shall see that hour, o blessèd Beast, and thou the Scarlet Concubine of his desire! Ye shall be sad thereof. Deem not too eagerly to catch the promises; fear not to undergo the curses. Ye, even ye, know not this meaning all. Fear not at all; fear neither men nor Fates, nor gods, nor anything. Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth or under the earth. Nu is your refuge as Hadit your light; and I am the strength, force, vigour, of your arms. Mercy let be off: damn them who pity! Kill and torture; spare not; be upon them! That stélé they shall call the Abomination of Desolation; count well its name, & it shall be to you as 718. Why? Because of the fall of Because, that he is not there again. Set up my image in the East: thou shalt buy thee an image which I will show thee, especial, not unlike the one thou knowest. And it shall be suddenly easy for thee to do this. The other images group around me to support me: let all be worshipped, for they shall cluster to exalt me. I am the visible object of worship; the others are secret; for the Beast & his Bride are they: and for the winners of the Ordeal x. What is this? Thou shalt know. For perfume mix meal & honey & thick leavings of red wine: then oil of Abramelin and olive oil, and afterward soften & smooth down with rich fresh blood. The best blood is of the moon, monthly: then the fresh blood of a child, or dropping from the host of heaven: then of enemies; then of the priest or of the worshippers: last of some beast, no matter what. This burn: of this make cakes & eat unto me. This hath also another use; let it be laid before me, and kept thick with perfumes of your orison: it shall become full of beetles as it were and creeping things sacred unto me. These slay, naming your enemies; & they shall fall before you. Also these shall breed lust & power of lust in you at the eating thereof. Also ye shall be strong in war. Moreover, be they long kept, it is better; for they swell with my force. All before me. My altar is of open brass work: burn thereon in silver or gold!
Radiohead frontman Thom York has said of this track; "That song literally took five minutes to write, but yet it came from all these mad places. [It's] something I never thought I could actually get across in a song and lyrically. [But I] managed it and that was really, really tough. [Physicist] Stephen Hawking talks about the theory that time is another force. It's [a] fourth dimension and [he talks about] the idea that time is completely cyclical, it's always doing this [spins finger]. It's a factor, like gravity. It's something that I found in Buddhism as well. That's what Pyramid Song' is about, the fact that everything is going in circles." According to Colin Greenwood, it was the image of "people being ferried across the river of death" that most affected York. This is reflected in the song's many references to Dante's imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven, Divine Comedy. These include the black-eyed angels, a moon full of stars and jumping into the river.
I like Radiohead specifically for their style of switching between major and minor chords... I think this one is my favorite. He said he wrote the melody in 5 minutes... that is talent.
I've been following Radiohead since mid 90s.. just when I think they cant possible top the last album. They do!! Every time!! Yorke has a bottomless pit of incredible and sometimes haunting melodies. That just gets better with age..
Always love to put Radiohead on when Im down and just cry and sing along, Radiohead always been my safe space for these kind of emotions, it helps me heal.
"Death, the only immortal, who treats us alike, whose peace and refuge are for all. The soiled and the pure, the rich and the poor, the loved and the unloved" -MARK TWAIN
Father Ted brought me here. Listening to it, the song brought tears to my eyes. I've felt sad for 2 days because I once again had to say goodbye to two people I love and care about.
The first time I listened to this song I thought of suicide. The feeling was so strong I didn’t think I’d make it. Here I am almost 25-years-later and I forgot why I felt that way.
just stop talking already, It's making everyone cringe or at least just me . if your a teenager grow a pair and zip it, if your 30+ just do it already or shut it and realize you don't actually want to die.
I have to keep this song in my mind more and more these days as the noise of this...modernity crashes against the thin line of my sanity and my recourse from the utterly absurd. This song is like water to my dried up carcas. This song reminds me of the underlying reality beneath all things. This confident place, this wise refuge from the storms of our own creation sustains me and gives me hope that this place where there is nothing to fear and nothing to doubt is not all that far away. To those being tossed about in the storm, don’t lose heart and do not be afraid. You are not alone.
I hear you.. I hear you
U are so right...
Abrahadabra; the reward of Ra Hoor Khut.
There is division hither homeward; there is a word not known. Spelling is defunct; all is not aught. Beware! Hold! Raise the spell of Ra-Hoor-Khuit!
Now let it be first understood that I am a god of War and of Vengeance. I shall deal hardly with them.
Choose ye an island!
Fortify it!
Dung it about with enginery of war!
I will give you a war-engine.
With it ye shall smite the peoples; and none shall stand before you.
Lurk! Withdraw! Upon them! this is the Law of the Battle of Conquest: thus shall my worship be about my secret house.
Get the stélé of revealing itself; set it in thy secret temple-and that temple is already aright disposed-& it shall be your Kiblah for ever. It shall not fade, but miraculous colour shall come back to it day after day. Close it in locked glass for a proof to the world.
This shall be your only proof. I forbid argument. Conquer! That is enough. I will make easy to you the abstruction from the ill-ordered house in the Victorious City. Thou shalt thyself convey it with worship, o prophet, though thou likest it not. Thou shalt have danger & trouble. Ra-Hoor-Khu is with thee. Worship me with fire & blood; worship me with swords & with spears. Let the woman be girt with a sword before me: let blood flow to my name. Trample down the Heathen; be upon them, o warrior, I will give you of their flesh to eat!
Sacrifice cattle, little and big: after a child.
But not now.
Ye shall see that hour, o blessèd Beast, and thou the Scarlet Concubine of his desire!
Ye shall be sad thereof.
Deem not too eagerly to catch the promises; fear not to undergo the curses. Ye, even ye, know not this meaning all.
Fear not at all; fear neither men nor Fates, nor gods, nor anything. Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth or under the earth. Nu is your refuge as Hadit your light; and I am the strength, force, vigour, of your arms.
Mercy let be off: damn them who pity! Kill and torture; spare not; be upon them!
That stélé they shall call the Abomination of Desolation; count well its name, & it shall be to you as 718.
Why? Because of the fall of Because, that he is not there again.
Set up my image in the East: thou shalt buy thee an image which I will show thee, especial, not unlike the one thou knowest. And it shall be suddenly easy for thee to do this.
The other images group around me to support me: let all be worshipped, for they shall cluster to exalt me. I am the visible object of worship; the others are secret; for the Beast & his Bride are they: and for the winners of the Ordeal x. What is this? Thou shalt know.
For perfume mix meal & honey & thick leavings of red wine: then oil of Abramelin and olive oil, and afterward soften & smooth down with rich fresh blood.
The best blood is of the moon, monthly: then the fresh blood of a child, or dropping from the host of heaven: then of enemies; then of the priest or of the worshippers: last of some beast, no matter what.
This burn: of this make cakes & eat unto me. This hath also another use; let it be laid before me, and kept thick with perfumes of your orison: it shall become full of beetles as it were and creeping things sacred unto me.
These slay, naming your enemies; & they shall fall before you.
Also these shall breed lust & power of lust in you at the eating thereof.
Also ye shall be strong in war.
Moreover, be they long kept, it is better; for they swell with my force. All before me.
My altar is of open brass work: burn thereon in silver or gold!
But I AM alone 😔
@@scotrubi5296 Never. Your struggle is my struggle.
This was one of their best songs.. ever
This is the song that hooked me.
Idk the best leaves no room for others just like forever does not exist all of Radiohead is great
Radiohead frontman Thom York has said of this track; "That song literally took five minutes to write, but yet it came from all these mad places. [It's] something I never thought I could actually get across in a song and lyrically. [But I] managed it and that was really, really tough. [Physicist] Stephen Hawking talks about the theory that time is another force. It's [a] fourth dimension and [he talks about] the idea that time is completely cyclical, it's always doing this [spins finger]. It's a factor, like gravity. It's something that I found in Buddhism as well. That's what Pyramid Song' is about, the fact that everything is going in circles." According to Colin Greenwood, it was the image of "people being ferried across the river of death" that most affected York. This is reflected in the song's many references to Dante's imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory and Heaven, Divine Comedy. These include the black-eyed angels, a moon full of stars and jumping into the river.
Morelike CERN in the ocean
I discovered this song while i watching Peaky Blinders..I loved it.Both the scene and the song were great.
Glad you found it!
Same here!!!! Awesome song and was perfect for the scene
@@madbeat5Yo... I love this song and i have been meaning to watch Peaky Blinders, so you're telling me this is in it? Jeebus christ i need to watch it
@@malkoide4226 song is played in one scene that was just perfect. Watch it... You won't regret it.
Exactly why I’m here!
I like Radiohead specifically for their style of switching between major and minor chords... I think this one is my favorite. He said he wrote the melody in 5 minutes... that is talent.
One of their deepest songs ,timeless classic
This hurts my heart so much. Nothing to fear and nothing to doubt, son. I'll see you up there soon enough. ❤
How Beautiful is that God Willing 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Man I’ve been listening to Radiohead 30+ years and currently this has just now 2024 become my favorite song.
Incredibly Powerful. This song should be sent out into fucking space. I want -this- to represent humanity.
Just what I was thinking
Spot on mate, me too!
I've been following Radiohead since mid 90s.. just when I think they cant possible top the last album. They do!! Every time!! Yorke has a bottomless pit of incredible and sometimes haunting melodies. That just gets better with age..
Always love to put Radiohead on when Im down and just cry and sing along, Radiohead always been my safe space for these kind of emotions, it helps me heal.
"Death, the only immortal, who treats us alike, whose peace and refuge are for all. The soiled and the pure, the rich and the poor, the loved and the unloved"
-MARK TWAIN
Wow. Seriously Twain? Fuckin beautiful. Sad.
nothing to fear and nothing to doubt
Father Ted brought me here. Listening to it, the song brought tears to my eyes. I've felt sad for 2 days because I once again had to say goodbye to two people I love and care about.
Thanks for posting! Love this whole album and this song always stood out along with Disappear
Absolutely stunning. What an achievement for pop music... that approach to the drum "drop" gives me goosebumps
Radiohead will never get old
I remember the video of this song it’s so amazing that a person who can travel to so many places and The song is fantastic
my favorite song
This was all that was playing in my head in a loop non-stop while I was numb watching the twin-towers attack live on TV on Sept 11th 2001....
Check out pyramid song slowed down 800%. You are welcome
I can't do it but am so curious cause this song to me is... All!
The greatest of songs to start the new millennium!
What an amazing song!It's wonderful song i've ever heard...
Так я узнал и полюбил radiohead, from Russia with love
Beautiful sorrow
reminds me of spectre
yeah, me too
THIS track would have been a better Bond theme
Beautifully unnerving
The first time I listened to this song I thought of suicide. The feeling was so strong I didn’t think I’d make it. Here I am almost 25-years-later and I forgot why I felt that way.
Stunning
wunderful song
I see why Judy Alvarez likes this song and got her “Nothing to fear” tattoo.
No words just nothing to fear
Thanks
One word. Bipolar.
Represents the illness well, the up and down and uncertainty of tomorrow.
Charlie!!!
Poor Charlie.
Added to my zombie apocalypse playlist🧟♀️🧟🧟♂️
peaky foooin blinders
My left is your right and my right is your left
💗💗
Meaningless in the face of centuries class struggle. Meaningful in a capitalisric sense
Meaningful in a universal sense... Please..
Wut? 🤣
@@vrilmaxxed LOL
You're absolutely right. This song is all about the capitalisrics.
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It would be nice if the actual lyrics were presented
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I'm losing everything I lost myself in the process suicide don't sound like a bad option
just stop talking already, It's making everyone cringe or at least just me . if your a teenager grow a pair and zip it, if your 30+ just do it already or shut it and realize you don't actually want to die.
please do not leave us
@@MonolithUnity lost my bestfriwnd from suicide also devolved some form of drug induced psychosis I just want all the voices to go away
@@MonolithUnity I do want to die I just need a gun because that's how I want to do it I want someone to find my brains splatterd all over the wall
@@fucked2066 the demons told me to.... go see a psychologist
Lyriks come to late :-(
greetings. i was quite possibly the world's first open-sourced potato-or so i thought!! read my story and hundreds more like it...
Probably Tim...
This song just gives me the chills !!