The Mother Lode
Unveiling Desperation: Thom Yorke's The Mother Lode Meaning
Lyrics
Another clown jumps off the ladder
Symbolizes someone taking a risk or making a bold move.
A shallow pool but it doesn't matter
Despite the risk being apparent, the outcome doesn't matter.
The way it goes, the way it goes
Reflects acceptance of the inevitability of certain situations.
It's falling through barriers and hedgerows
Describes overcoming obstacles and boundaries in a freefall.
Hollow man, hollow hand puppet
Portrays a person lacking substance or authenticity.
Where's the applause when you need it?
Expresses a desire for acknowledgment or approval.
But these brought by somersaults and back flips
Refers to unconventional approaches and a longing for change.
I wish that things would be different
Expresses a yearning for a different reality.
A mother lode, a mother lode
Suggests a rich source or discovery, possibly of emotional value.
Hollow man, hollow hand puppet
Reiterates a lack of substance or genuineness in a person.
I'm a clown you don't want her to know me
Acknowledges a self-awareness of being unappealing or undesirable.
The knife behind the curtain
Highlights a concealed threat or danger.
The truth is hard of hearing
Suggests that the truth is ignored or difficult to perceive.
You can't see a way out of this one
Describes a feeling of being trapped without a clear solution.
It makes a joke but nobody listens
Indicates attempts at humor or communication being ignored.
At least he does not
Contrasts the lack of attention with a hint of relief.
The last of all his courage
Signifies the depletion of courage or bravery.
Press the button for a free ticket
Implies seeking escape or distraction from difficulties.
Here he goes, hits the ground running
Describes a swift and immediate response or action.
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