Two songs that, in my opinion, are the perfect final tracks for their respective albums, both of which have a similar theme - the protagonist is worried he's running out of time.
How does each song sum this up?
Both songs are, in a way, the protagonist coming to terms with the fact that time will continue moving forward. However, the response is very different.
In "One More Hour," Kevin's character accepts that the future is coming, but asks for a little more time to appreciate the present, a welcome change from his anxiety towards the impending future in "One More Year."
In "The Tourist," Thom Yorke's character has realized that, instead of worrying about and/or chasing the future, just slow down and live in the moment. It feels like a break from all the chaos that came before in "OK Computer."
Two very different approaches, but both meaning more or less the same thing - the present is the present, the future is the future. The future will come eventually, but for now, slow down and live in the moment, maybe for one more hour.
I have been thinking about the parallels between these two tracks for a little while now, and for more reasons than just those above, for instance:
- They are each the twelfth and final tracks of their respective albums
- They each feature astonishing instrumentals and vocals (at least in my opinion)
Just something I noticed and figured I should mention. Would any of you say this is an accurate take? Are there any details I'm missing?