“You” seems to be about people blindly following others (especially higher-ups) and how it may lead to society’s end. The song seems to be disguised as a simple love song in which the main character admires a girl.
A first demo of the song came out in their Manic Hedgehog tape, while the band was s...
[Verse 1]
You are the sun and moon and stars are you
And I could never run away from you
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
You try at working out chaotic things
And why should I believe myself, not you?
[Verse 3]
It's like the world is gonna end so soon
And why should I believe myself?
My–
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
You, me and everything
Caught in the fire
I can see me drowning
Caught in the fire
You, me and everything
Caught in the fire
I can see me drowning
Caught in the fire
You was written by Ed O’Brien & Colin Greenwood & Jonny Greenwood & Thom Yorke & Philip Selway.
You was produced by Paul Q. Kolderie & Sean Slade & Radiohead.