Karmum's Blog: "Videotape" By Radiohead

I had decided to broaden my horizons and not just do video game reviews, but also music song reviews, and possibly movie reviews. I posted this over at SongMeanings website, and that comment can be viewed here, it took me about 10 minutes to think and type out, and is a bit longer than it appears.

"VIDEOTAPE" SONG REVIEW, BY KARMUM

Even though I think many people have pretty much hit the nail into the ground, if you will, I'm still going to give my impression. And Wolfhead, that is certainly an interesting theory, but I certainly hope it isn't true, it would certainly apply, however.

First off, I think this is more of a hypothetical thing. It seems like more the "person" who is being refereed to, whether real or not, seems like they are suicidal, however, won't act upon it. It appears more like he wants to know if his life was all he wanted it to be, because it mentions how someone is "reaching up to grab me", which seems to apply to a Satan-like figure, and being in Hell.

It definitely can point towards a suicidal-like thing, but the "person" seems to be more depressed, and is probably contemplating the idea of suicide. It easily also appears he is afraid to tell the person he is talking to this information, and obviously, is talking how it will be in a videotape. I have a feeling this person he is talking to is a loved one.

Hypothetical or not, the last three statements are probably some of the greatest I have ever read, and probably in the song. The person seems so depressed that if he was going to commit suicide soon after the videotape, he is enjoying everything before-so. It seems to be the most perfect day for him because he thinks he will be able to live in peace now.

I forgot to add in the statement "So I'm talking to you before it's too late", that also applies to the fact he knows he cannot talk to the person he is referring to before he possibly "goes out", and can reminisce in the fact he will still be talking to the person after his death.

I think its hypothetical, but definitely pointing into the direction towards suicide. Just my thoughts, so give me a break, only a 15 year old. However, like I stated before, this is easily probably one of the greatest songs I have ever heard, and probably one of the greatest songs lyrically, as well. The message that comes off this song can be interpreted in many ways, especially the one WolfHead mentioned.