We weren't listening to guitar bands, we were thoroughly ashamed of being a guitar band. So we bought loads of keyboards and learned how to use them, and when we got bored we went back to guitars.
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I'm achingly aware of my own limitations as both part of the human race and as an individual. I'm just, casting this out that, maybe, I'm not so perfect as is the affront I oft put on. After all, the lyric is 'I wish I was special'. I truly just want to be loved and accepted, I think, like all humans.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the desire for acceptance and the acknowledgment of personal imperfections.
Thom Yorke expresses a poignant awareness of his limitations as a human being, indicating a universal longing for love and acceptance. He reflects on the complexity of self-perception, acknowledging that while he may present an image of perfection, deep down, he yearns for the same affection and validation that everyone seeks, highlighting an inherent vulnerability in all individuals.
Themes
AcceptanceImperfectionLoveHumanityVulnerability
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-acceptance, one might quote this to emphasize our common desire to be loved despite our flaws.
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