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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There's a pervading sense of loneliness I've had since the day I was born. Maybe a lot of other people feel the same way, but I'm not about to run up and down the street asking everybody if they're as lonely as I am. I'd probably get locked up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses profound feelings of loneliness and the reluctance to seek validation from others.
Thom Yorke's quote delves into the experience of deep-rooted loneliness that can accompany a person's existence from birth. It highlights the notion that while this feeling may be shared by others, the fear of openly confronting it or seeking acknowledgment can prevent individuals from connecting, ultimately leading to a sense of isolation rather than community.
Themes
LonelinessIsolationConnectionFearValidation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a discussion about mental health awareness.
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