I stumble into town, just like a sacred cow Visions of swastikas in my head, Plans for everyone. It's in the whites of my eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bowie describes inner turmoil and violent imagery emerging unexpectedly in his mind.
- In plain terms
- Violent thoughts appear without warning in his head.
- What can you take from it?
- Inner thoughts can be violent even if you mean no harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do violent images in the mind mean?
- How do thoughts affect identity?
Another view
The metaphor may be dramatic and not reflect actual intent.
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