I never noticed how perfectly thom embodies just some guy on an elevator

In Daydreaming Thom visits many rooms, in Lift, many rooms visit you.

This song feels like the last day of a trip and you dont want to leave

"this is the first day of the rest of your days" happy new year everyone

Thom awkwardly avoiding eye contact is my spirit animal.

This is honestly one of the most comforting and happy songs I have ever heard. It feels like a hug after a long and lonely rainy day.

surprisingly, this is one of the few songs by radiohesd that actually feels uplifting and comforting in a strange way.

Background of this song that I’m sure most are aware of but I’ll say it anyway: This song was originally written for The Bends. They performed it live a couple of times in 1996. They tried to develop it more to put it on OK Computer, but they thought the commercial potential of the song was too stressful, so they never finished it. The live version and some early studio versions are much more explosive and loud, and were a fan favorite for unreleased/bootlegged songs. In 2017, for the 20th anniversary of OK Computer, they released a finished version of the song. Along with a music video of Thom in a lift, visiting different rooms, with cameos from characters from other music videos. Such as the kid from Paranoid Android at 2:52.

Imagine writing an album so good you felt comfortable leaving a masterpiece such as this off of it. Mind-blowing.

Just imagine. A song this good not making it on the album.

For you guys who want the lyric This is the place Sit down, you're safe now You've been stuck in a lift We've been trying to reach you, Thom This is the place It won't hurt ever again The smell of air conditioning The fish are belly-up Empty all your pockets 'Cause it's time to come home This is the place Remember me I'm the face you always see You've been stuck in a lift In the belly of a whale At the bottom of the ocean The smell of air-conditioning The fish are belly-up Empty all your pockets 'Cause it's time to come home The smell of air-conditioning The fish are belly-up Let it go Today is the first day of the rest of your days So lighten up, squirt

Imagine getting stuck in an elevator with Thom. That would be quite the chat.

This song feels like the most cathartic, warm hug from a friend you haven’t seen in forever

Imagine being in an elevator with Thom Yorke.

For a brief moment, the "01" in the elevator display turns into an "OK", then the doors open and Thom sees someone who looks like himself but isn't. That, I think, is Radiohead's lead singer looking back at the man he used to be when he made OK Computer. He walks toward that person, but he isn't himself anymore - there is only one Thom, and they ain't him. They turn around to face the real one; he stays put, looking back at them. Even though he pressed "01" on the panel, he won't join them because they are not his destination. Rather, he contemplates the OK floor briefly, then moves on (presumably) to the ground floor where he needs to attend to real-life matters - hence the bags.

3:18 this note is magnificent why does no one talk about it

I love everything about this. Thom and his amazing coat. The 1997 vibes. The old school music video. Every time Radiohead release an album someone starts a rumour they're doing 'guitar music' again. Well these bonus songs are as though they did. I'm in heaven.

Floor "01" flashes to "OK" 3:33

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

That would be the worst purgatory being stuck in an elevator for ever repeating the same loop watching all these different floors for all eternity

people: "what's the name of the guy that sings backing vocals for Radiohead?" Ed O'Brien: "Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

I like the idea that Thom here has just accepted the slow drag of life and descended until the eventual end-- where he wouldn't have to be stuck anymore. In the end, we are all on the same lift together. There is an end to the descent. And you don't have to cut the descent short. Accept that your doors will open to strange places and people, and friends will come and press all of the floors. Whether you accept that or not, everyone wants you to stick around for a couple more floors. So stick around. Stick around with all of us and just... "let it go".

Listening to this song while being literally stuck in an elevator waiting for someone to arrive is actually something else, once in a lifetime

Man, you can't say lift isn't one of the most emotional songs RH have ever made. because it's so.. applicable to everything. I see it as acceptance of living a mundane life, but being happy because life is still a blessing, so enjoy your journey, until it's tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmmeee to come home. small edit: when watching the music video i saw at around 2:57 Thom is speaking to the electrician changing the lights, it's like "oh how are you doing that in a moving lift?" genuinely looks like he's actually asking, knowing Thom, he probably was. adorable

The present self afraid of the future, looking back on the past.

A day that starts with Radiohead releasing a new video is a fucking blessed day.

I had a similar experience shopping in IKEA.

just found this out, the guy in 2:52 is the main character from the Paranoid Android music video !

I love how he lifts his hands like, "Why???" when the kid (actually his daughter!) pushes all the buttons.

This song is like a hug from friend

I heard this song ages ago (in 1996), like it might even have been in demo form during the bends era, but I've always loved it, and glad they brought it out officially (in 2017s ok computer reissue). Such a beautiful song. It just goes to show that styles may change, but every great song has its own 'soul' to it, that will be appreciated and endure whatever the style

One day, I will see the greatest band I've ever known live.

all the drummers of radiohead 1:41

What if we kissed in the radiohead lift....

I've listened to it about 10,000 times now, and it's the only song that gives me goosebumps every time.

When i was 3 years old i entered a lift by myself at the lobby of a ski resort. When they noticed , My parents began stopping and searching every floor for me in a panic. Apparently some time later i strolled out of a lift into my mothers embrace as if nothing had happened. I was too young to remember any of this. But for as long as i can remember ive felt like a counterfeit in the world. Maybe im Really still on that lift. This is my favorite music video,thanks Radiohead

3:52 - wow 3:55 - oh shit 3:57 - OH SHIT BRUH

Daydreaming 2: Still Lost

i've been seeing this music video for years now and just now i realized that at 1:15 the guy with the ripped formal and red cap was a reference to Wim Wenders' 'Paris, Texas'

I love this song so much. I like listening to it when I'm sad, because it feels like a comforting "everything's gonna be okay." I hope everything will be okay.

I hope the fact that they made and posted a video for this song at this point in Thom's life means he's getting better. We love you, Thom. Don't let the depression or the malaise of modern life take you. Don't let the awful thoughts and feelings that they engender take you. You can be content, you can live rather than kill time. So keep trying, and try the best you can. The best you can is good enough.

If "The Bends" and "OK Computer" made love and gave birth.

sometimes i look in the mirror and sing this to myself as if i was talking to me as a child

Just wanted to express my gratitude to Radiohead for finally releasing this song. It meant a lot to me many years ago, but it also means so much to me now at a different time in my life. Also, thanks to Mr. Oscar Hudson and team for making a great video, which I think adds to the song's impact, especially for those of use who are more visually oriented. So much packt into the song and video, but a few special takeaways for me: as a father, I laughed at how kids can throw a wrench in your plans just as you're starting to get moving. Also, not sure if intentional, but I though of the Harry Dean Stanton character from "Paris, Texas" (guy in red hat). I loved that movie, so maybe its just me, but I appreciated his inclusion.

What a cool video, a gift for Radiohead diehard fans! Loads of references to Thom's life and previous Radiohead music videos. Ones I picked out: 00:20 Dajana (his girlfriend) and Agnes (his daughter) 1:04 shopping trolley reference to Fake Plastic Trees video 1:17 trees crawling in corridor reference to There There video 2:53Robin from Paranoid Android video goldfish scene 2:57 dancers from Street Spirit music video 3:13 floor no. 3 girl in bed on wall reference to Climbing Up The Walls from album no.3 3:33 the lyrics " today is the first day of the rest of your days" , possible reference to fear of growing old (&bald!) looking back at his life etc. May be reading too much into those but I'm sure there's loads more. Still trying to work out the significance of the bald estate agents (reference to Phil?!) and the old lady with the purple coat...

thanks to the blonde girl who pressed all the buttons, otherwise we wouldn't have a music video.

I don't know why but the first few lines: This is the place Sit down You're safe now Always make me at least well up if not start crying. I dont know where home is and I certainly don't feel safe here. But I do love radiohead :)

Fun Fact: The woman and girl in the beginning is Thom's wife (then girlfriend) and his daughter.

Living in Oxford, I've seen him in town quite frequently. Last time I saw him was 2 months ago, crossing the road in this same exact green coat and white shoes!!! It was the closest I got to him, and all I could say is: "I love you man!!!" He got sooo embarrassed :))) My girlfriend told me later that I didn't just say it, I've actually shouted at him. Ouch! It was one of those cathartic moments.

You can totally see why this song terrified Radiohead so much that they didn't release it for all these years.

These guys have some of the greatest and most emotionally resonant music videos ever made.

3:34 I noticed that when the elevator is at floor 1, the display changes from “01” to “0k”

2:35 he takes 15 steps

This is the place Sit down, you're safe now You've been stuck in a lift We've been trying to reach you, Thom This is the place It won't hurt, ever again The smell of air conditioning The fish are belly up Empty all your pockets Cause it's time to come home This is the place Remember me I'm the face you always see You've been stuck in a lift In the belly of a whale At the bottom of the ocean A smell of air conditioning The fish are belly up Empty all your pockets Cause it's time to come home Today is the first day of the rest of your days So lighten up, squirt

Han pasado 9 años y sigue gustándome como la primera vez, te amo Radiocreep

One of the first Radiohead songs I listened to on repeat this time last year. Still do it now.

pretty sure I played this map in Gmod

Radiohead music videos are the right kind of weird.

I've listened to this song for months and i can confidently say this song changed my life. From the music, to the video, to the symbolism, everything is crafted in a way to make you reexamine life and the fears that come with it. Your fears and anxieties that come with life arent as scary as you think they are. Thank you Yorke for this amazing song. Stay strong y'all.

as Thom reaches floor 1, the screen above the door flashes 'OK'. I love all of radioheads little secrets and touches.

At this point, Thom should just take the stairs

1:40 all new drummers

0:38.......thank you for making this music video longer 😂

I love how relatable this video is. Thom looks like how I feel in situations like this, desperately trying to be part of something but always detached.

I really love this song, because it speaks to a feeling we all have, but can't quite put into words. That feeling when you finally see reality for what it is, after a long time of feeling disconnected from it. It's not necessarily happiness or sadness, its more base than that, and much more simple, but it feels good, better perhaps than any other feeling there is. Sometimes we all get stuck in a lift, and we're unaware of the people trying to reach us outside, desperately trying to connect. Its that moment of clarity, when you come to from all the bullshit, and 'come home' to reality.

3:38 The subtle "OK" flickering on the level screen. Amazing little detail.

What a great song, thanks for all the songs and memories boys. Your albums are the soundtrack to my life.

God, man...Radiohead's music never ceases to astound me as well as make me want to cry...It's so introspective yet reflective...It makes you contemplate the intricacies and simplicity of life...It pins your heart and penetrates your soul. It's like a hug from a friend who is passing on, melancholy but filled with love. Ok, enough monologue and back to weeping...

It's wierd seeing 2017 Thom but hearing 1994 Thom. I like both Tom's :-)

Hearing songs off Ok Computer is like coming home. I like the concept of the video. I must say being on a lift can be an interesting experience.

This feels like a hug

I have no words to describe how amazing this is

I live on the 17th floor of my building and I can say that this is exactly what the daily commute is like

Every floor he stops seems metaphor about an unit of time (concept of a day etc ) and his feeling responds to that surrounding circumstances, which forms his life.

Radiohead is my favourite band, and this is my favourite song of theirs. It’s just so calming and warm. Through your life you’re stuck in a lift, but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. You’ll have many experiences, see many things, meet so many different people. Different floors, both good and bad. But those bad periods won’t last forever, you’ll make it out sometime, and it’ll be time to come home, to get back to those good periods. No matter the bad floor you’re on - just hang in there, because you can make it out. So lighten up, squirt.

"Remind me to take stairs next time..."

This is real music...

This guy Thom Yorke damn genius. What a great subject. Thom Yorke you are a kind of mortal who suffers and at the same time you are happy. Thank you for your delivery.

Amazing, thank you for bringing 2000-2004 back to me

Is that the kid from Paranoid Android at 2:52?

This song seems so ancient, yet perfect for its time. And it's always time for Radiohead. Update: thank you for the likes and for reading, everyone. Cheers

One of the best song and video ever made.

the panned guitars from left and right make this song comforting

i met a guy in 2001 who told me "radiohead is the best band ever." i didn't believe him............ i do today.

isn't it weird how this is yet another radiohead song to which I can identify myself with, and yet another video they make which makes me feel like I'm understood by thom? gosh, this band is so amazing.

I’m obsessed with this song !

Gosh, I love this band so much

Radiohead.. just the best.. ohhh Radiohead..

I've been in an emotional shell for the last year. What broke me out of it was coming back and listening to my favourite band. There's something so incredibly moving and cathartic about their music. Love you Thom!

i heard this song for the first time in 2019 and it has been my comfort song since then.

Love Radiohead…never heard this song before…what a gem

I love that song. It evokes nostalgia and at the same time it's a throwback to early 90's Radiohead. After all of these years of being shy from the studios, it's really time for this track to come home.

I love radiohead.

You guys have been with me since the 90”s in literally everything I’ve done, seen and experienced and you will always be with me till I rest in peace…

That moment between Thom and Agnes at the beginning makes me so happy

1:38 never seen so many bald heads at once 😂😂

Top ten anime plot twists at the end

yet to graduate uni in July, but the past couple months in quarantine has prematurely accelerated that feeling of detachment from the normality of student life. for it to end so soon, and in this way, without proper closure is daunting and surreal.. this song really captures that bittersweet feeling- that all good things come to end, and a fork somewhere along the road is certain, where we may part ways with friends and familiar faces. abrupt as it is, this graduation is yet another turning point- another floor on the lift, but this one will certainly be one of my most memorable ones. _"Today is the first day of the rest of your days"_

Without a doubt my favorite Radiohead song ever!

Radiohead is what my heart sounds like!! LOVE THIS BAND!!