We Suck Young Blood

Album: Hail To The Thief (2003)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about Hollywood, and how executives prey on young, easily exploitable talent.
  • Before Hail To The Thief was released, Radiohead put up posters around Los Angeles that said:

    Hungry?
    Sick?
    Begging for a break?
    Sweet?
    Fresh?
    Strung up by the wrists?
    We want young blood.
    Call 1-800-YOUNG-BLOOD
  • This song is at a very slow tempo, and the first and third beats of the bar are accentuated, rather than the second and fourth, which is the norm. This strange rhythm is partly what gives the song its "creepy" feel, along with Thom Yorke's crackling, bittersweet vocals.
  • The alternate title for this song is "Your Time Is Up." >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Rudi - Melbourne, Australia, for above 4

Comments: 5

  • Sean In Aus from Nswclassy as. great info above too. thnx
  • Gord Wood from London Ont, OnHail to the Thief overall was quite a good cd, except for this god awfull song. I honestly think this is their worst song they have ever produced.
  • Rashed from Camden, NjTango what do you listen to? - N'sync? Backstreet Boys? - get real man - learn to respect other people's tastes in music.
  • Christine from SunderlandGreat band
    very depressing song
  • Tango Fistula from Gila Bend, Azthis band is the most overrated pice of anal flotsam ever.
    sooo "arty" sooooooooooooo dull
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