“The Clock” talks about time running out for humanity and its problems. Thom Yorke called this the most explicit song about environmental concerns on The Eraser. In a TV interview he elaborated on this:
That [song] was born out the anger of watching the heads of state around the globe saying “yes w...
[Verse 1]
Time is running out for us
But you just move the hands upon the clock
You throw coins in a wishing well, wake up
You just move your hands upon the clock
[Verse 2]
It comes to you begging you to stop, wake up
But you just move your hands upon the clock
Throw coins in the wishing well for us
You make believe that you are still in charge
The Clock was written by Thom Yorke.
The Clock was produced by Nigel Godrich.
Thom Yorke released The Clock on Mon Jul 10 2006.