The Smile - You Know Me!

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Artwork by Stanley Donwood
Animation by Sabrina Nichols
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[@vladdkristmanov3057]

Thom Yorke/Radiohead/The Smile are rare. Few musicians/groups make music that appreciates and becomes more substantive each time it is heard. One may even dislike a song at first listen. If you are one of these people, keep listening. Unlike banal pop music that loses its strength, this music gets stronger and more meaningful with repeated plays. True beauty.

[@matthewwoodham295]

Interesting comment. I agree - its often the songs that aren't instantly likeable or songs we're not too sure about at first that become more appreciated or favourites.

[@degeweldigekaas]

Thankful for every second of music we get from these three guys

[@thederbycitygirl]

We will Always love you❤

[@MachinistJohn]

I dunno, the first 7 seconds sound like I'm roughing with an end mill with earpro in.

[@jerahmaya77]

Thom Yorke didn’t die. Thank you for staying with us. Where so many others left us, you stayed.

[@flynn3065]

You with your X-Ray specs You can see inside of me Or not I'm a boxer on the ropes You are standing in My light You've wound yourself around me Like you know me I am smelling user Something bright and clean And shiny And when my back is turned The point of a blade A blade Always "You know me" Always "You know me" "You know me" "Keep your arms up son!" You don't scare me Bone China teas, China tea Old galaxies, galaxies And a town that's under water None of this is mine And a town that's under water None of this is mine Is mine Always "You know me" Always "You know me" "Know me" Don't think you know me Don't think that I am everything you say...

[@grimsontube]

I don't think these are accurate. He's definitely saying "Ohm Shanti" not "Bone China Teas"

[@FlyBird]

@@grimsontube”Bone China Teas” is on the lyric sheet that comes with the album, bud

[@grimsontube]

@@FlyBirddamn, foiled again! Sorry for not checking. I guess thom's Hare Krishna days haven't begun yet.

[@etherialme00]

​You are not alone. I hear the same: Ommm Shanti even I checked the lyrics previously ~​@@grimsontube

[@jackroark6928]

@@FlyBird why the ", bud"? (I'm just wondering why native English speakers (I'm assuming you are) add "bud" or "sir" when there's a disagreement.

[@chieftanmews5974]

Beautiful. It's just so beautiful. Thank you so much Thom and Jonny for existing in this world.

[@its_cookie_man]

I know we're used to Thom and Johnny because of Radiohead, but despite how I only heard Tom Skinner on this Smile project and not his other works he probably became my favorite drummer of any band and I'm not really much into drums nor am I a drummer to understand what and how he does all these things, I just think he's amazing.

[@cbrown68]

This album will help with the winter blues. Mesmerising from start to finish.

[@its_cookie_man]

This is one of, if not the most beautiful new song I've listened to in a long time. Just finished listening to this album and I can confidently say this isn't just the best album of 2020's so far, but it's one of my most favorite albums of all time, maybe even in my top 10s (though I really dislike "listing" music and art in general like this). Also the ambient outro of Under Our Pillows, man, I've not had such a soul transcending experience in quite some time now. I know we all want Radiohead back, but really I don't mind Thom and Johnny going towards this ambient electronic+post/math/krautrock direction with The Smile, not to mention Tom Skinner is so awesome. I wasn't expecting this album to be so damn good and I'm really looking forward to their next endeavors!

[@produccionesdebajosrecurso7451]

A magnificent way to finish the album. I liked it better than the first. I hope Radiohead comes back but this the smile proyect has been amazing so far

[@bygoditsfullofstars]

Has to be my favourite song on the record…to say this is gorgeous would be an understatement. I can't get enough of this song, and I don't think I will for quite some time! Haha I remember hearing it in the Cinema during the wall of eyes screening. I don't know what it is about it but it hit me like a bloody bullet train in the best way possible. I don't think I'd be able to verbally convey my love for this track and have it make any lick of a sense, but I will say this! In the theatre, it was my favorite track. And I'm happy to say that it is still my favourite now.

[@bzporto]

Crying my eyes out listening for the first time. I really missed connecting with a song this deeply for so long, thought I would never feel this again, I was so wrong.

[@hijpot]

My god. They’re on top of their game. Unreal

[@tomginn3091]

This is extraordinary even for Thom. It sounds like the midnight musings of an angel stuck on Earth. 😂

[@wyattpendleton]

Well said.

[@rjensen2586]

YES! It has a hymnal, old-as-time feel to it. Gets stuck in my head like a cadence.

[@rjensen2586]

It made my eyes well up the second that first note sailed out of his mouth. Angelic indeed.

[@barryjones2638]

I’m on the edge every time i hear this, i wanna burst in to tears it’s so beautiful. It does have a Hymnal, almost Gospel feel to it with Thom’s soaring vocals. Wonderful job fella’s!!!❤❤❤❤

[@frontseatastronaut]

it sounds like a prayer

[@matthewbailey9789]

HOT TAKE: The Smile are trying to make the music the Beatles would be making now, and this is their "George being weird" track.

[@ElValuador]

We also love you Thom

[@famousblueraincoat8869]

It reminds me of the 4 minute warning live version ❤

[@artem1ism]

but 4 minute warning was better in live (than in studio/than this song).

[@Chinaboatman]

My favourite thing about this album is that every song transitions seamlessly into every other song. The sequence doesn't matter. Put it on shuffle and see. The ambience and flow, the tone is so steady and consistent.

[@danieleramyrez5308]

Stunnig album. Every track Is a simple masterpiece.

[@sstarkey5517]

Love Thom’s piano tracks. This is just beautiful.

[@vincenzostr4488]

“You Know Me!” by The Smile is a haunting and introspective ballad that delves into themes of perception, vulnerability, and self-discovery. The lyrics explore the idea of someone having the ability to see deep within the narrator, yet simultaneously not truly understanding or knowing them at all. It highlights the contrast between how others may perceive us and who we truly are underneath the surface. The song also touches on the feeling of being trapped or cornered, as well as the presence of betrayal and mistrust. Overall, it paints a complex and enigmatic portrait of the narrator's inner world and the relationships that surround them. Song Meaning The emotional journey in "You Know Me!" takes listeners through a range of intense feelings, from vulnerability and uncertainty to frustration and defiance. The opening lines convey a sense of exposure and unease, as the narrator feels like their innermost self is being laid bare for someone to see. This vulnerability soon turns into a feeling of being backed into a corner, with the lyrics referencing a boxer on the ropes and the point of a blade. The chorus then becomes a repeated plea or assertion of "You know me," reflecting a mix of desperation and a desire to be understood. The bridge introduces a voice of authority telling the narrator to "keep your arms up," symbolizing a struggle or conflict. The song ends with a defiant statement, rejecting the idea that anyone truly knows or understands the narrator. Quotes 1. "You've wound yourself around me like you know me" This quote reflects the theme of false intimacy and the way others may try to project a sense of knowing onto the narrator. It suggests a suffocating or invasive presence that the narrator may feel trapped by. 2. "And when my back is turned, the point of a blade, a blade" These lines evoke a sense of betrayal and danger, highlighting the idea that the narrator can never fully let their guard down. It speaks to the vulnerability of being hurt by someone they thought they could trust. 3. "Always 'You know me'" The repetition of this phrase in the chorus emphasizes the narrator's yearning to be understood and seen for who they truly are. It conveys a mix of desperation and frustration, as if they are trying to convince themselves and others of their true identity. 4. "Don't think you know me, don't think that I am everything you say" In the outro, this quote serves as a final rejection of others' perceptions and expectations. It asserts the narrator's autonomy and individuality, refusing to be defined or confined by the opinions of others.

[@joee8278]

is this AI

[@user-iy9qk2um6c]

Dont usually comment, but i have to; as this is a creation of all that can be music and all that music can be. Such beauty.......

[@Daneiladams555]

Every song on this album is alive 🎉❤

[@barryjones2638]

Every time i hear this album i get a new favourite, this is the current favourite. This album has gotta be worth a Mercury Music and Grammy nomination, if not outright winners❤❤❤It’s gotta be between The Smile and Qotsa

[@FlowersfOrdaysart]

Radiohead broke and healed my heart, but The Smile is a complete out of body experience!

[@TheGreatConstantini]

Please don’t let them know, but I think they have created an eight song masterpiece.

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

I will be sure not to tell them

[@Luca-wk7hp]

Please notice the ringing sound that introduces the swelling strings at 2:49, like taking the safety off. Then the same sound returns at the end, underlining Thom's singing "DON'T think you know me". This album is full of masterful details.

[@bygoditsfullofstars]

I notice a visual theme here - my mum and a mate of mine picked it up in the cinema. It reminds me of human anatomy, specifically organs - and now I think of it, much of the smile artworks done by Thom and Stanley do have this same interesting theme. If you've ever seen a model of the human vascular system, you might be familiar with what I'm talking about - it's almost a bit like tree branches and river streams, or topographical maps - River streams and topography in particular are things that are explored a lot in Stanley and Thoms work for the smile. It's such a cool theme! Because you see the relationship between the human body and nature a lot. Think those little veins (or the midrib) of a leaf, or how trees can sometimes look a little like lungs. Very cool!

[@ctwofirst6635]

We are nature and nature is us.

[@mathewmaccenzie5006]

Very interesting observation, thanks

[@lerunya17]

This is music at its core - this is Art. Thank you❤

[@ergohash2517]

this one will go nicely with Give up the ghost. similar vibes. i love it

[@thepencil1068]

Touchés par la grâce... Merci à vous de me permettre de m'émerveiller devant tant de beauté.

[@hisgrinningskull2122]

reminds me of trent reznor/atticus ross soundtrack stuff

[@ineseverza1737]

You have us all, captivated in Oneness.. 🕉

[@bioniclaura]

This song is so beautiful, I’m haunted by the piano and the vocals. Thank you.

[@jeg86video69]

for me, it's not just music... and seeking out this indescribability opens up my senses. thx

[@SHV_19]

Every song on the album is so unique and unexpected. The transitions are so smooth that play any song after another and create a new journey for yourself. This is a masterpiece! If the first 2 albums are like this, we are gonna talk to aliens once they reach No4.

[@robmaddison8645]

They really made a mark with this album. It's like the project has been given life and the trio have fulfilled their vision.

[@theduck4595]

I wish I knew you guys 🥲

[@peterdore2572]

Im loving the whole album, so far. This song has what i loved from their 1st album❤ It feels like Panavision and speech bubbles, but different❤

[@johnalbrecht1190]

Это величайший альбом в истории музыки

[@TheGreatPooyah]

THE POINT OF A BLADE A BLAAAAAAADEEE

[@maxhoe]

similar to 4 minute warning i love it

[@lettyyjhonny8238]

Hay canciones que sabes que te acompañaran hasta el final y espero seguir con vida mucho tiempo.

[@MrGiorgio960]

Thank you for this music! ❤

[@stuartyalden2903]

Such a beautiful song. Just perfect. What a way to close the album.

[@Ale90fcb]

I think this one is my favorite. Such a beautiful song.

[@sycamoreshade8109]

This one takes the gold minus Bending Hectic. Such beautifully tortured Artists who never lose hope

[@pedrosoaresmendes]

This song its amazing. What a great trip

[@danielwright2912]

Takes a moment to justify the cost of living under a smile and kiss the radio head out of context. Pretend we never met anyone else like you ever.

[@danielwright2912]

Exactly what is considered a luxury or a blessing or a dictator. Personality and I am still a fan remote viewing and know how to give and take . Expression. Thank God I'm still there for overall classes and denatured equivalent mentors

[@oksanayuvko1504]

Thankful for every second of music we get from these three guys❤❤❤

[@emilianomartinez5497]

Great! Sounds like Tomorrow never Knows! The whole álbum has Beatles vibes

[@citizeninsane8575]

I agree. Especially friend of a friend. Love the beatles vibes

[@luizamariaxavier8321]

A day in the Life...

[@danielplainview2584]

@@citizeninsane8575 Friend of a Friend is like You Never Give Me Your Money x A Day in the Life

[@Aishwarya.Iyer.]

Your music moves me so much. The whole album is simply astounding. But this is a personal favorite❤

[@septi4510]

So grateful for your music

[@Andycrix]

Radiohead siempre supo cómo terminar cada álbum. Era obvio que The Smile también sabría hacerlo

[@prathameshARE]

Great album

[@SirioMakeup]

This is lovely, and there’s something in the melody that bring my mind to the Ravel’s Bolero 🤍

[@rod5igo]

Please come to Brazil!

[@danielplainview2584]

Emotionally reminds me of Separator mixed with some AMSP esque arrangements.

[@maximmm5462]

thank you Thom, Jonny and Tom

[@nicolasflorestrives]

Maravilloso

[@Bearedd]

Has a close resemblance to 4 minute warning. One of my favorite tracks off disc 2

[@bernardusmuller1109]

Everything about this is just perfect.

[@CristinaOliveira-rx6xj]

WONDERFUL

[@jean-sebastiengauthier4967]

Fave The Smile song so far !!

[@jeremyb3598]

Sigur ròs vibe ❤

[@user-be2gb8pf7y]

Totally with radiohead time signatures and tomorrow never knows ambience

[@simonwilliams567]

i thought it felt like something familiar. Using felt as agree it's a vibe rather than sounds like.

[@lizzieroberts9872]

I have always heard music, then lyrics I was always and am a fan of the radio. Videos … I’m unable to watch or listen today. Art is life releasing and capturing emotions. For me its therapy thanks for sharing 😭👌 be safe all look after ech other

[@RevoOnRev1337]

when i look at the artistic work and waves including with the audio, it reminded me of our primal past of caveman paintings - we must return back to monkeh

[@egorovvladimir7304]

My favourite track on the album - sounds Indian-georgeharrisonesque.

[@josevelasco216]

I agree!!!

[@user-ov9by5zl3c]

You know me, I know you.

[@futurespells]

Honey wake up, newish Radiohead just dropped.

[@IronicleseAndSardoniclese]

This album really hits the spot for me! I’m so glad to have been able to “mature” along side RH and, now The Smile, since the 90’s. Thanks, guys, for the awesome soundtrack that’s been running in the background since I was an angsty teen!

[@sodiumlights]

What with this album, and new ones coming soon from Adrianne Lenker and Julia Holter, 2024 could be a bumper-crop year of truly stunning albums.

[@user-be2gb8pf7y]

Brilliant ballad ❤

[@charleneanderson1152]

once again so beautiful another piece of music that words can't describe but the feelings with the art and music are so blissful, thank you

[@user-be2gb8pf7y]

What a beautiful song

[@dome_nika]

Einfach wunderschön..💛💛💛

[@barryjones2638]

The chorus reminds me of 4 minute warning!!!❤

[@PresidentHotdog]

It's good. I like it.

[@atmosbydylan]

Amazing!

[@John.Christopher]

I shed tears 💗💗💗 Something that I wasn't looking for that I needed

[@stuartfisher8419]

Absolutely wonderful

[@elkurtz1579]

truly moving ~ thank you

[@mamaseason]

This is exactly what I needed. thank you 🖤

[@jeffmunkynutz1568]

Brilliant.

[@lorenaquintanilla959]

Reminds of 4 minutes warning

[@skinnyape.]

Genios!!!!🤯👽🖤

[@declancoyle3673]

Beautiful pino , a great song!!

[@darwinthepubgmute7376]

Thank you Thom, Johnny, and Tom

[@mahakala]

0:32 0:34 that motive sounds like turkish folk music

[@fatihnomore]

uşak makamı :)

[@mahakala]

@@fatihnomore :)) sag ol!

[@DavidSphere-eu4mi]

Actually the open high end started on their last head album. Trying new modes, emotions, and incantations these days

[@jbliv831]

Yes, thank you for a new Radiohead album. 9/10

[@driftinlukejrmusic]

This song is like a mix of four minute warning and how I made my millions

[@Moonsha93]

Love U guys, U made my day 😍🩵

[@revolverbarhomeclubbing2143]

🖤

[@MagikS2]

🐐

[@purplemascara99]

Pretty 🩷

[@niloelgueta4085]

💞

[@spacetimeduality]

years ago, if you wouldve told me radiohead would evolve into this… id be weirded out

[@HakimALIGHT]

Nah, I'm totally not Crying.

[@user-tr6cy4th7w]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@catythatzall4now]

“SOME SMALL CHANGES TO YOUR DAILY LIFE no need to pull that face, always I am before you. Time and distance are nothing. Where’er it takes you Where rules don’t apply These are merely parts we have to play So spare me all your tumbling clowns Spare me all your waving flags Spare me ticker tape parades And don’t tie me in circumstance THE LIMITS WE FACE “

Finally, first one here