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Thom Yorke

My songs are my kids. Some of them stay with me, some others I have to send out, out to the war. It might sound stupid and it might even sound naive, but that's just the way it is.

Thom Yorke

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Thom Yorke compares his songs to children, expressing a deep personal connection to them. He acknowledges that while some songs remain close to him, others must be released into the world where they face challenges, similar to being sent into battle.

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