"My Iron Lung" was written by Radiohead as a direct response to the massive success of their earlier single, "Creep," which had become both a foundation and a limitation for them. The song expresses the feeling of being sustained yet constrained by something, like an iron lung providing life support but also restricting movement. It captures the complex emotions of being defined by a single, overwhelming hit. This track, which marked Radiohead's first collaborations with producer Nigel Godrich and artist Stanley Donwood, found its place on their second album, The Bends. Playing it, you can feel the tension between gratitude and the desire for artistic freedom.