Sit Down. Stand Up Lyrics
Radiohead
Lyrics
Sit down, stand up
Sit down, stand up
Walk into the jaws of Hell
Walk into the jaws of Hell
Anytime
Anytime
Sit down, stand up
Sit down, stand up
We can wipe you out anytime
We can wipe you out
Anytime
Anytime
Stand up, sit down
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
The raindrops
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The raindrops
Song & Lyrics Facts
Radiohead's "Sit Down. Stand Up" is a song from their sixth studio album, Hail to the Thief (2003).
It was written by all five members of the band: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway. The single was released on June 9th 2003 in the UK. Lyrically, the song speaks about the need for change in society, with lines like “The raindrops / And the footprints / They're everywhere”. Musically, it features an intense mix of guitars, drums, strings and electronics, giving it a unique soundscape. The lyrics are full of imagery, making them powerful and evocative. The song has been praised as one of Radiohead's best works and remains a fan favorite today.