Why is he lying down in just?

He explains the events of the future, the year 2020 which is now our present year. People are so gobsmacked they need a lie down because what’s the point in life.

What is the Radiohead video just about?

In the video for this song, we see Radiohead playing in a flat overlooking a street, while subtitled events take place below. A man decides to lie down in the middle of the pavement. At that point the subtitles are turned off. Whatever it is he says, makes everybody in the crowd lie down too.

Where was just Radiohead filmed?

London
The “Just” music video was directed by Jamie Thraves, who adapted it from an idea he had for a short film. The video took two days to shoot; the street scenes were filmed on Liverpool Street, London, and the scenes of the band on a set.

What did he say in just?

Music Video A heated (subtitled) conversation between the man and the crowd develops, as the people start demanding to know what the man is doing and why he is lying there. In subtitles, the man finally gives in and says: “Yes I’ll tell you, I’ll tell why I’m lying here… but God forgive me… and God help us all…

Who directed Radiohead videos?

Kasper Häggström
Radiohead have shared the music video for their archival song “If You Say the Word.” The visual is directed by Kasper Häggström, and it follows two men who go to the forest to capture people, put them in a truck, and bring them to London where they appear destined to become office workers (but struggle to adapt to …

When did just by Radiohead come out?

1995
Just/Released

Who directed the just music video?

Director Jamie Thraves
Director Jamie Thraves had only been out of art school for a few years when he was approached to direct the video for Radiohead’s “Just,” a single off their 1995 album, The Bends.

Who wrote just by Radiohead?

Colin Greenwood
Philip SelwayThom YorkeEd O’BrienJonny Greenwood
Just/Composers

Is if you say the word a new Radiohead song?

“If You Say the Word” is the first offering from Kid Amnesiae, the album of previously unreleased material that Radiohead are including with the new Kid A Mnesia box set. The collection, which also includes reissues of the albums Kid A and Amnesiac, is out November 5.

Is All I Need by Radiohead a love song?

Robert Sandall of The Telegraph described it as Yorke’s most “direct love song”, and Rolling Stone cited it as among “the most intense love songs [he] has ever sung”. Yorke’s lyrics incorporate metaphors describing unrequited love, describing himself as “an animal trapped in your hot car”.

What does Radiohead’s director say to make him drop to the floor?

Radiohead and the director have never revealed what the man says to make him and everyone else drop to the floor and it has been the topic of much debate for years. No one truly knows except for Jamie Thraves (the director) and the Radiohead gang and no matter how many times asked, they promise to never tell the true thought.

Did Mark Ronson ever do a cover of just?

British producer Mark Ronson recorded a cover version of ” Just ” which was included on his 2007 Version album. It was released as a single twice, peaking at #48 in 2006 and #31 in 2008. According to Q magazine April 2008 this was producer John Leckie’s favorite track on The Bends.

What did Jamie Thraves say about the police in the clip?

The band is resolutely silent on the issue; Jamie Thraves, director of the clip, has said, “To tell you would deaden the impact, and probably make you want to lie down in the road too.” You want a real mystery—why does the crowd on a British street include an American police officer?