Discover the story of the song > Morning Bell – Radiohead

The protagonist is disturbed by the morning bell and wants to be released. He doesn't care about his furniture or belongings and just wants to escape. He's confused about where his car is and his clothes and furniture are scattered outside. The bridge about cutting kids in half might suggest a feeling of being torn in two. Finally, the outro talks about how people want to be friends but not slaves, which might suggest a desire for independence or freedom.