Accidents Quote by Thom Yorke
“In pitch dark I go walking in your landscape Broken branches Trip me as I speak Just 'cause you feel it Doesn't mean it's there... We are accidents waiting Waiting to happen.”
About This Quote
Source Song: “The Eraser” album by Thom Yorke, 2006
The speaker feels like an accidental presence in a dark, uncertain world, questioning reality and existence.
In simple terms: Feeling like an accident in darkness.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, seek meaning.
Themes
existentialism
uncertainty
identity
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- night walks
- creative writing
- self‑reflection
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
perception
reality
accident
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “accident” mean to you?
- How do you find purpose in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
The poetic ambiguity may obscure actionable insight.
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