The Tourist

Navigating Life's Sparks: Radiohead's Reflection in 'The Tourist'
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Lyrics

It barks at no one else

The barking is directed at the speaker, emphasizing a sense of isolation.

But me

The barking is exclusive to the speaker, suggesting a personal and internal experience.

Like it's seen

The barking is described as if the dog has encountered something supernatural or unsettling.

A ghost

Implies the dog reacts to an unseen presence, reinforcing a mysterious or eerie atmosphere.

I guess it's seen the sparks

Suggests the dog has noticed something intense or energetic, possibly representing heightened emotions.

A-flowin'

Describes a flow of sparks, indicating a release of energy or emotion.

No one else

No one else is aware of the dog's reaction, underlining the speaker's solitary experience.

Would know

Others are oblivious to the emotional or supernatural elements the speaker perceives.


Hey man, slow down

The speaker addresses himself, advising to slow down, indicating a need for self-reflection.

Slow down

Repetition of the command to slow down, possibly emphasizing urgency or recklessness.

Idiot, slow down

The speaker calls himself an idiot, suggesting self-awareness of impulsive behavior.

Slow down

Reiterates the need to slow down, emphasizing the importance of self-control.


Sometimes I get overcharged

The speaker sometimes feels overwhelmed, possibly by emotions or external factors.

That's when you

Describes a moment of intensity or overload, leading to the perception of sparks.

See sparks

The sparks may symbolize insights or realizations gained during overwhelming moments.

They ask me where the hell

Others inquire about the speaker's direction or purpose in life.

I'm going?

The question reflects a sense of aimlessness or uncertainty in the speaker's journey.

At a thousand feet per second

Speed is emphasized, possibly suggesting a fast-paced or hectic life.


Hey man, slow down

Repetition of the command to slow down, reinforcing the need for introspection.

Slow down

Reiterates the urgency to slow down, highlighting the importance of self-care.

Idiot, slow down

The speaker again labels himself as an idiot, acknowledging impulsive behavior.

Slow down

Stresses the significance of slowing down, possibly to avoid negative consequences.


Hey man, slow down

Repetition of the plea to slow down, indicating a persistent internal struggle.

Slow down

Reiterates the urgency, suggesting a continuous need for self-restraint.

Idiot, slow down

Self-deprecating repetition, underscoring the ongoing battle with impulsive tendencies.

Slow down

Final emphasis on the importance of slowing down, concluding the internal dialogue.

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