India Rubber Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Did it all for you to say
You never wanted me that way
Now the dogs have had their meat
I think I'll go plug in the mains
[Chorus]
I tumble like a clown
Before your baying hounds
I supplicate myself into your hands
[Verse 2]
When you spare a make up smile
I'm instantly your biggest fan
How was I to know
That you practiced it beforehand?
[Chorus]
I tumble like a clown
Before your baying hounds
I supplicate myself into your hands
[Instrumental Outro]
Did it all for you to say
You never wanted me that way
Now the dogs have had their meat
I think I'll go plug in the mains
[Chorus]
I tumble like a clown
Before your baying hounds
I supplicate myself into your hands
[Verse 2]
When you spare a make up smile
I'm instantly your biggest fan
How was I to know
That you practiced it beforehand?
[Chorus]
I tumble like a clown
Before your baying hounds
I supplicate myself into your hands
[Instrumental Outro]
About
Genius Annotation
“India Rubber” was released as a B-side to the 1995 US version of the single High and Dry and a B-side to CD1 of the single Fake Plastic Trees. The song is known for its prominent drums and the creepy laugh of Radiohead’s guitarist, Jonny Greenwood.
The lyrics deal with a love that’s fake, with the person who Thom Yorke sings for doing anything to spend time with his crush/lover, who doesn’t like him but knows that she can use him to her advantage.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.Planet Telex
- 2.The Bends
- 3.High and Dry
- 5.Bones
- 6.(Nice Dream)
- 7.Just
- 8.My Iron Lung
- 10.Black Star
- 11.Sulk
- 13.The Trickster
- 15.Lozenge of Love
- 19.Maquiladora
- 20.Killer Cars
- 21.India Rubber
- 26.Talk Show Host
- 27.Bishop’s Robes
- 28.Banana Co
- 29.Molasses
Credits
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Writers
Additional Vocals
Drums
Rhythm Guitar
Bass
Background Vocals
Lead Vocals
Recorded At
Manor Studios, Oxfordshire, UK
Released on
May 15, 1995
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