A Hybrid 11,049 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I would’ve titled it something like “LANA SHADES RADIOHEAD SHOOK SHOOK” but I’m not a clickbaiter and although I have solid proof, I will not. First, inform yourself about the Lana Del Rey v Radiohead lawsuit if you don’t know anything about it. https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/radiohead-v-lana-del-rey-creep-get-free-lawsuit-timeline-2216897 TLDR: Radiohead sues Lana Del Rey, claiming Get Free is too similar to Creep, asking to be added to the writers and get a big cut from its royalties. The main similarity is the unusual chord progression. The case, which turns out to be just a dispute, gets settled. NOW Fast forward to 2019, Lana Del Rey releases a song called “How to disappear”. In my opinion, the name is very similar to the Radiohead song “How To Disappear Completely” from their most controversial album, “Kid A”: In my opinion, considering the fact that this is one of Radiohead’s most beloved songs by fans, this is too similar to be a coincidance. However, it’s not enough, so I check if there’s a shade. The first thing I notice is a big similarity in chord progression again. Subtler than the one in Get Free, harder to notice, almost mocking Radiohead, saying “Chord progressions are duplicated all the time, you gonna sue me for this too?” Lana: Radiohead: This is, in my opinion, a really solid shade. But there’s a bit more: Radiohead was similary sued by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazelwood, who claimed that Radiohead copied their chord progression. Lana, in my opinion, claims that Radiohead’s “fight” against the other artists filled them up and they forgot how they felt mistreated and that they’re doing what they once feared themselves. This is my biggest discovery so far and I think it’s pretty valid. Thanks No family’s safe when I sashay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varys 30,890 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Banned 04/19/2020 - 04/19/2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reid LePage 4,830 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 didn't she say that MAC was about some guy she went on a date with who thought she was actually depressed and he thought that was something they could bond over?? miss NFR is filled with shade and i love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hybrid 11,049 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Hybrid Rose said: didn't she say that MAC was about some guy she went on a date with who thought she was actually depressed and he thought that was something they could bond over?? miss NFR is filled with shade and i love it Yeah, but the whole song talks about a “he” and then the lyrics I posted talk about some “guys” she watched... No family’s safe when I sashay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 22,055 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 You’re reaching tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hybrid 11,049 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Sneaky Oliver said: You’re reaching tbh I pointed out 3 direct connections I don’t think I am Were you expecting her to say “I hate Thom Yorke I didn’t steal your fuc*ing song”? No family’s safe when I sashay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaky Oliver 22,055 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 minute ago, A Hybrid said: I pointed out 3 direct connections I don’t think I am Were you expecting her to say “I hate Thom Yorke I didn’t steal your fuc*ing song”? I didn’t meant to sound rude sorry But I don’t think HTD has anything to do with the copyright drama. I mean it’s not even the same producer of Get Free Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy 3,826 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I have to laugh, bit of a reach they don't sound at all similar so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 The reach... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamourpuss 29,062 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I don't know much about this but it doesn't seem like you are reaching. The dots you've connected make it seem like your theory is plausible. Real music fans analyse the art that an artist makes and it's good that you are looking at the meaning of the song in depth and not taking at face value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Temptation 11,209 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 OMG I can’t unhear it now. This is so Lana dissing Radiohead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hybrid 11,049 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gypsy said: I have to laugh, bit of a reach they don't sound at all similar so Of course they don’t, that’s the point. She’s made a completely different song with the same progression used. No family’s safe when I sashay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hybrid 11,049 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, Glamourpuss said: I don't know much about this but it doesn't seem like you are reaching. The dots you've connected make it seem like your theory is plausible. Real music fans analyse the art that an artist makes and it's good that you are looking at the meaning of the song in depth and not taking at face value. Thanks, I mean, I think it makes sense and I’m not exactly the drama-seeking Little Detectives stan type. It’s just very logical to assume she could be throwing a subtle shade. “How to disappear” is not exactly the most common song title, let alone the progression matching. No family’s safe when I sashay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamo 18,970 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 this 100% seems like the genius shade lana would throw lmao you can serve it to me ancient city style... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 55,680 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Some say Cinnamon Girls is also a node to their cover of Neil Young's song of the same name. Both CG and How To Disappear piano version are a masterpiece so I really don't mind. Keep the diss tracks coming queen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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