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Thom Yorke — Harrowdown Hill
Album: The Eraser
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:35
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Don't walk the plank like I did
You will be dispensed with
When you've become inconvenient

Upon Harrowdown Hill
Near where you used to go to school
That's where I am
That's where I'm lying down

Did I fall or was I pushed?
Did I fall or was I pushed?
Then where's the blood?
Then where's the blood?

I'm coming home
I'm coming home
To make it all right
So dry your eyes

We think the same things at the same time
We just can't do anything about it
We think the same things at the same time
We just can't do anything about it

So don't ask me
Ask the ministry
So don't ask me
Ask the ministry

We think the same things at the same time
There are so many of us
So you can't count

Can you see me when I'm running?
Can you see me when I'm running?
Away from them
Away from them

I can't take their pressure
No one cares if you live or die
They just want me gone
They want me gone

I'm coming home
I'm coming home
To make it all right
So dry your eyes

We think the same things at the same time
We just can't do anything about it
We think the same things at the same time

There are too many of us
So you can't
There are too many of us
So you can't count

It has me led to the backroom
Harrowdown Hill
It has me led to the backroom
Harrowdown Hill

It was a slippery slippery slippery slope
It was a slippery slippery slippery slope
I feel me slipping in and out of consciousness
I feel me slipping in and out of consciousness
I feel me
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siandbeth wrote:
Where's physicsgenius? PG needs to state how much it loves this song to put everyone off-kilter. Just googled "off kilter" and found that it's a Celtic Rock Band. Coincidence? Radiohead/off kilter/celtic rock I happen to like this song but unless it's a Jefferson Airplane ditty I'll pretty much enjoy it.
You know I saw Off Kilter play at Epcot in FL and while some things were typical of that kind of music, you couldn't deny the energy they were getting out of people. (Which is hard to do when people are walking around an amusement park and just happen to walk by your stage. ^_^)
Posted 17 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
Where's physicsgenius? PG needs to state how much it loves this song to put everyone off-kilter. Just googled "off kilter" and found that it's a Celtic Rock Band. Coincidence? Radiohead/off kilter/celtic rock I happen to like this song but unless it's a Jefferson Airplane ditty I'll pretty much enjoy it.
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
For some reason I really disliked this song the first couple of times I heard it, but now I give it an 8. Is the rest of the album any good?
There are a couple tracks on this album that made me ask "What was he thinking; This is terrible!" This song included, there may be 3 songs I liked. I bought it strictly because I'm a huge Radiohead fan. I was terribly disappointed.
Posted 17 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
There's something about it that disturbs me--not in a good way. I can't put my finger on it.
I can. It's that lame Yessian syncopation. It just plain doesn't work against his voice, and I don't think his singing is horrible, but it is very dissonant with the musical concept. Bad idea.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
MissHell9 wrote:
It is funny the amount of people who love Radiohead but hate this song and the amount of people who seem to like this song and do not like Radiohead.
First group here. I'm finding this really painful.
Posted 17 years ago by shayborg    [ Reply ]
QueenLucia wrote:
There's something about it that disturbs me--not in a good way. I can't put my finger on it.
Tell when Thom isn't creepy? Give me a creepy Thom and I am happy. Don't know why. It's just great music.
Posted 17 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
There's something about it that disturbs me--not in a good way. I can't put my finger on it.
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
I was going to make a negative comment but you guys have it covered golly
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
funny I actually thought this was Radiohead before I looked and saw the name.. I was like whoa... what?? In any case I dig this tune as much I dig Radiohead
Posted 17 years ago by sixxstrings    [ Reply ]
It is funny the amount of people who love Radiohead but hate this song and the amount of people who seem to like this song and do not like Radiohead. I fall into the latter group. Keep opening my eyes RP.
Posted 17 years ago by MissHell9    [ Reply ]
Everything's off balance. Probably deliberately. I like to hear at least a couple of things that keep a song grounded.
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 17 years ago by Wes16V    [ Reply ]
Sucks.
Posted 17 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Hilarious. And awful.
I was thinking the same thing! At the same time!
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Just great music! That wishful and... uh... great!
Posted 17 years ago by condor    [ Reply ]
EleventhMan wrote:
lordy make it STOP already!
I'm not one for negative comments but I really, really agree with this. . .his voice is just painful.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
lordy make it STOP already!
Posted 17 years ago by EleventhMan    [ Reply ]
Just as terrible as Radiohead. No more!
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
For some reason I really disliked this song the first couple of times I heard it, but now I give it an 8. Is the rest of the album any good?
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Sounds like late Joe Jackson. I'm benign on this.
Posted 17 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
in the background i'm hearing paul simon....'late in the evening....'
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Bruceg wrote:
This grows on you. Not like anything else currently being played. I like listening to RP to hear songs like this.
Thanks Bruce. You left my thoughts here.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
thanks for the bandwidth.
Odyzzeuz wrote:
When I hate a song I take off my headphones and launch the station on mutliple channels to both reduce my pain and reduce your bandwidth. I do it to be mean.
focus your chi, man!
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
I am liking it. Background on the track at (click here) for those who are interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrowdown_Hill#Song_information
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
I sure wish this would never be played again anywhere.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Embarrassing. Erase it.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Whatever the intent of the song, I liked it... quite a bit
Posted 18 years ago by runner_pucci    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
I really like this, so Neener Neener.
dave - I laughed out loud when I read Neener Neener. And I like it too.
Posted 18 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
thanks for the bandwidth.
When I hate a song I take off my headphones and launch the station on mutliple channels to both reduce my pain and reduce your bandwidth. I do it to be mean.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
nshifley wrote:
Sounds like Jack Black taught Thom inward singing for the ending.
Yup. It's a joke song. The joke is on the people who like it, not realizing they're supposed to laugh. Bitterly.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
No guitars
Posted 18 years ago by Tombanjo    [ Reply ]
Why is it Radiohead sets my teeth on edge but this is bearable? One of those little mysteries I'll have to ponder I guess.
Posted 18 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Jack Black taught Thom inward singing for the ending.
Posted 18 years ago by nshifley    [ Reply ]
This grows on you. Not like anything else currently being played. I like listening to RP to hear songs like this.
Posted 18 years ago by Bruceg    [ Reply ]
After listening to this song several times, I must admist, as a Radiohead fan, that I also find it grating and whiney.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
make it stop
Posted 18 years ago by chfLarry    [ Reply ]
Hilarious. And awful.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Harrowing hell.
Posted 18 years ago by SinBlossom    [ Reply ]
Whiny punk.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
mbbarron wrote:
This has to be the whiniest song in the world. Please diminish Thom Yorke and Radiohead songs. I change channels everytime you play him.
thanks for the bandwidth.
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
This has to be the whiniest song in the world. Please diminish Thom Yorke and Radiohead songs. I change channels everytime you play him.
Posted 18 years ago by mbbarron    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
I really like this, so Neener Neener.
I'll second that :)
Posted 18 years ago by JohnDoeKyrgyz    [ Reply ]
I really like this, so Neener Neener.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
please. make. it. stop. My least fav song and RP has it in heavy rotation.
Posted 18 years ago by heytomkay    [ Reply ]
This is truly the only song that makes me mute Radio Paradise. The whiney-ness of this gets under my skin, poking and poking until I'm in a really bad bad mood.
Posted 18 years ago by flikwrtr    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
Unintentionally funny. My favorite.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Um...isn't that kind of the same?
That's like saying that watching a comedy DVD and going to a comedy club are the same.
Posted 18 years ago by fjordless    [ Reply ]
jeffersonpump wrote:
This is a very cool song. Trust me on this one.
Right. That makes me not trust you on anything you say, as this is so untrue.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Thom making random mouseclicks in ACID.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
You've got to get out more. WoW is consuming your brain.
UltraNurd wrote:
I'll have you know that I played D&D with friends all Sunday.
Um...isn't that kind of the same?
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Go outside. Breath fresh air. See the real world. Try listening to it while driving your car - excellent!
I don't own a car, so I ride my bike everwhere :oP.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
For some reason, the sound and name of this song keep making me think of the Raven Hill graveyard area in Darkshire in World of Warcraft. I need to test this by playing this song while I'm killing zombies.
Go outside. Breath fresh air. See the real world. Try listening to it while driving your car - excellent!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
internet 'friends'?
No, people from my $ACADEMIC_INSTITUTION.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
This song is growing on me. Up to a 6.
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
I'll have you know that I played D&D with friends all Sunday.
internet 'friends'?
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
jameyp wrote:
i like radiohead but this song kinda bugs me... it's just not very good... boo.
The fact you radioheads hate this song makes me like it even more.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
You've got to get out more. WoW is consuming your brain.
I'll have you know that I played D&D with friends all Sunday.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
For some reason, the sound and name of this song keep making me think of the Raven Hill graveyard area in Darkshire in World of Warcraft. I need to test this by playing this song while I'm killing zombies.
You've got to get out more. WoW is consuming your brain.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Made me turn my speakers up, I guess it's starting to resonate with me... Guess I have another CD to add to the list!
Posted 18 years ago by jodygold    [ Reply ]
For some reason, the sound and name of this song keep making me think of the Raven Hill graveyard area in Darkshire in World of Warcraft. I need to test this by playing this song while I'm killing zombies.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
The little bitty background voice cracks me up every time. It's like he's a ventriloquist. The slippery slippery slippery slippery slope stuff is also nice and silly. This one gets an extra couple of points just for being unintentionally funny. A solid 3 with a bullet.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I just can't dig this at all...the music the singing the lyrics none of it.
Posted 18 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
great. greatgreatgreat. and nothing you can say will convince me otherwise.
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
Wow played on back to back days. Only about 25 hours apart.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
This is a very cool song. Trust me on this one.
Posted 18 years ago by jeffersonpump    [ Reply ]
StellarSwarm wrote:
This one's growing on me. I guess it's time to check out the rest of the CD. I kinda like it when an album takes a few listens to grow on me.
I've rated this song three times, each time a notch higher. There is something to be said for music that grows on you rather than the stuff that just fades away.........
Posted 18 years ago by araja    [ Reply ]
i like radiohead but this song kinda bugs me... it's just not very good... boo.
Posted 18 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
This song is being played to much it's kind of annoying...maybe because it's early I dont know!
Posted 18 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
all you Radiohead fans don't know what to do with an upbeat song..LOL..it's actually not bad.
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Icky. I really like Radiohead, but that was an unpleasant experience. Ooh. Much too much of this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Far too depressing for everyday listening - and right in the same mold as the last few RH discs. Definitely an acquired taste. I guess it's an intellectual failing of mine to not like recent RH stuff, but I don't. I guess if I wanted to wear black and sit in a dark coffeshop (or a vodka bar) and look cool, this would be the stuff that should be on the stereo. But it just seems pretentious to me.
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
geez that was awful
Posted 18 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
softjeans wrote:
To me it's as good as nearly anything I've heard by Radiohead.
I agree, that's why I gave it a 2.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
softjeans wrote:
Amen. But it rewards the effort, I think. To me it's as good as nearly anything I've heard by Radiohead. Heresy, I know.
If this is Heresy, does that mean Radiohead is in Rome, and Thom Yorke is in Avignon?
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
this album *does* take a few listens......
Amen. But it rewards the effort, I think. To me it's as good as nearly anything I've heard by Radiohead. Heresy, I know.
Posted 18 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
this album *does* take a few listens......
Posted 18 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
ABSOLUTELY brilliant! Just what I need to hear.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Like the part that's Underworld-like! Other than that, he did much better with the Radiohead crew around.
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
so I did. very good me thinks.
Posted 18 years ago by macwebtiger    [ Reply ]
This one's growing on me. I guess it's time to check out the rest of the CD. I kinda like it when an album takes a few listens to grow on me.
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
I like it when the little voice speaks from the back of his throat, like a little man saying things he can't bring himself to say. Wait. Was that just in my imagination?
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
North of the Ctrl key I found the '1' he deserves. NNE of my other Ctrl key is the Delete button, something that should apply to the shit he produces
Take one of these: and call me tomorrow.
Posted 18 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
this is the first thing radiohead (albeit distantly) related that i can actually listen to. i'm intrigued by the instrumentation and melody - at least what i can hear around and behind that awful voice.
Well, if this intrigues you then you should check out Radiohead albums like Kid A and Amnesiac. Complicated and claustrophobic - in a good way!
Posted 18 years ago by sub-arctic    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
North of "ctrl."
North of the Ctrl key I found the '1' he deserves. NNE of my other Ctrl key is the Delete button, something that should apply to the shit he produces
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
hey meloman, i agree 100% but this is the first thing radiohead (albeit distantly) related that i can actually listen to. i'm intrigued by the instrumentation and melody - at least what i can hear around and behind that awful voice. (still can't find that damn shift key.)
North of "ctrl."
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Where are all the Bob Dylan, Neil Young critics when we really need 'em? This guy's voice is worse than bad. It is painful to listen to.
hey meloman, i agree 100% but this is the first thing radiohead (albeit distantly) related that i can actually listen to. i'm intrigued by the instrumentation and melody - at least what i can hear around and behind that awful voice. (still can't find that damn shift key.)
Posted 18 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
softjeans wrote:
For more on what much of this album is about--global warming--see this: Gristmill
Thanks much for the link; I found it very intersting. I love Radiohead, mostly because I'm a "sounds" guy (vs. a lyrics guy); it was helpful to me to read up about the lyrical message here...
Posted 18 years ago by scottloway    [ Reply ]
timok wrote:
Thom has admitted that the song is about Dr. David Kelly's death, but he didn't want to talk about the issue further at the time. Here's one blog post about the song's background.
For more on what much of this album is about--global warming--see this: Gristmill
Posted 18 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
too insistant.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Wake up! This Is cool
Posted 18 years ago by carbonatom    [ Reply ]
meloman wrote:
Where are all the Bob Dylan, Neil Young critics when we really need 'em? This guy's voice is worse than bad. It is painful to listen to.
Oh yeah. I could kind of deal with it if the lyrics or music were any good, but no dice there, either. 1
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Thom has admitted that the song is about Dr. David Kelly's death, but he didn't want to talk about the issue further at the time. Here's one blog post about the song's background.
Posted 18 years ago by timok    [ Reply ]
Where are all the Bob Dylan, Neil Young critics when we really need 'em? This guy's voice is worse than bad. It is painful to listen to.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
uninspiring.
Posted 18 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
While it's novel that they took the bass line from Eazy E's "Two Hard Mutha F..kkas" and modernized/pyschedlized it up some ... it's still on par with having 3 popscile sticks inserted in my ears.
Posted 18 years ago by dogdokken    [ Reply ]
*dances* I picked up this album yesterday!! yes use headphones.
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
Whiney AND hard to understand. YUK!
Posted 18 years ago by bob789    [ Reply ]
Use a headset >_>
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
I don't think I can give this a fair assessment sitting here in my little cube at work with the sound barely audible ... ... but I am intrigued.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Where's the howling cat emoticon?
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
I'm really liking this, its tight as hell, a definite groove and excellent vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
I love Radiohead, but this solo disc of Thom's is just totally dull. It sounds like a recycled Amnesiac.
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
What's the subject, again?
Posted 18 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Bono. End of subject.
What's the subject, again?
Posted 18 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Bono. End of subject.
seriously what the hell? you must have a load of wax in your ears...
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
Holy mackrel I need to buy this album right now.
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
adroc wrote:
I was right about needing more listens! To be enjoyed with high-end speakers, or better yet headphones. I can't get enough of this album now... "Rains All Day" puts me into a trance.
"And It Rained All Night"
Posted 18 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
darthblav wrote:
I feel about the same way. I think I was expecting something as awesome as radiohead, which is unfair to Thom.
I was right about needing more listens! To be enjoyed with high-end speakers, or better yet headphones. I can't get enough of this album now... "Rains All Day" puts me into a trance.
Posted 18 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
Love the Vocals!
Posted 18 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
I made a request...Bill met the request...thanks bill
Posted 18 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
adroc wrote:
I have the album :) Seems weak so far. I think it needs a few more listens before it can be appreciated. This track, Black Swan (love that song) and the title track are the standouts so far.
I feel about the same way. I think I was expecting something as awesome as radiohead, which is unfair to Thom.
Posted 18 years ago by darthblav    [ Reply ]
Finally I get to hear something off of this...and I like it!
Posted 18 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Very nice little micro groove on this..
Posted 18 years ago by Mary_Read    [ Reply ]
Brilliant work.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Bono. End of subject.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Koan wrote:
Yes! I have been waiting impatiently to hear the new Thom Yorke material and this is it! I am very satisfied. Very.
I have the album :) Seems weak so far. I think it needs a few more listens before it can be appreciated. This track, Black Swan (love that song) and the title track are the standouts so far.
Posted 18 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
I agree. Good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by petshopboy    [ Reply ]
Yes! I have been waiting impatiently to hear the new Thom Yorke material and this is it! I am very satisfied. Very.
Posted 18 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]