Discover the story of the song > My Iron Lung – Radiohead

The protagonist is feeling like his faith and lack of oxygen are causing him pain. He and his partner are struggling, feeling too cynical to communicate with each other properly. They feel like their lives are a waste of time and they are grateful for their iron lung. The headshrinkers want everything from him, including his Belisha beacon and his uncle Bill. Despite feeling frightened and useless, it's okay to feel that way.