This is probably the best song Radiohead has ever made, ever. As a fan who has listened to every track they have released to date, I don't make this claim lightly. From the moment that the first note is played, the song sucks you in. The somber tone sets the mood for the next 5 minutes that song holds you for.
The song is very slow and solemn at the beginning, with just a piano and a few other sounds to carry you in. When the percussion comes in, it complements the piano perfectly and adds more layers to the experience without drawing away from the atmosphere. Towards the end, the string section comes in and blends in seamlessly, eventually becoming the focal point of the song in the last minute.
Thom's first drawn out "oooooo" haunts you, and the delivery of the rest of his lyrics continue to do the same. I get a feeling that the narrator of the song has just lost everything, has tried to escape the feeling of despair, and then lets go and accepts their fate. The line "and we all went to heaven in a little row boat, there was nothing to fear and nothing to doubt" sums this feeling up for me.
While the title of the song has nothing to do with the lyrics or the video, Pyramid Song is a very well put together track from start to finish. The video is also really well done, and complements the song beautifully. If you haven't listened to a Radiohead song, this should definitely be the one you do listen to.
Pyramid Song Music Video on iTunes
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