Accidents Never Happen
Blondie Lyrics


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No I don't believe in luck
No I don't believe in circumstance no more
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
So I won't believe in luck
I saw you walking in the dark
So I slipped behind your footsteps for a while

Caught you turning 'round the block
Fancy meeting in a smaller world
After all accidents never happen
Could have planned it all
Precognition in my ears
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Complications disappear

Now you love me
I yeah I can tell
I never lied
I never cried
And you, you knew so well
Like the Magi on the hill
I can divinate your presence from afar
And I'll follow you until
I can bring you to a perfect world




Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Accidents never happen

Overall Meaning

Blondie's song "Accidents Never Happen" is a reflection on the singer's outlook on life, which has led to certain unexpected events happening in their life. The lyrics start with the singer expressing their disbelief in luck and circumstance, indicating a sense of control over their life that has led them to where they are. They believe that accidents never happen in a perfect world, which suggests that the singer believes in a world where events are planned and happen as expected.


However, the song goes on to challenge this notion. The singer talks about following someone in the dark, a chance meeting that should not have happened if accidents never do occur. As the song goes on, the singer begins to question their beliefs in a perfect world, indicating that they realize that nothing is as clear-cut as it may seem. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found themselves in a situation that they did not plan for and could not have foreseen, and must now adapt accordingly.


The song also touches on the idea of fate and destiny, specifically in the line "Like the Magi on the hill, I can divinate your presence from afar". The singer seems to believe that they were meant to cross paths with this person, and that everything is leading them towards a "perfect world". The song ends with the repeated statement that accidents never happen, indicating that the singer's worldview may have shifted or that they have found a way to control fate.


Line by Line Meaning

No I don't believe in luck
I don't believe in things happening by chance.


No I don't believe in circumstance no more
I don't believe that everything happens for a reason.


Accidents never happen in a perfect world
In a perfect world, there are no unexpected events.


So I won't believe in luck
I won't rely on chance to shape my life.


I saw you walking in the dark
I noticed you walking alone at night.


So I slipped behind your footsteps for a while
I followed you quietly without being seen.


Caught you turning 'round the block
I saw you walk around the block and come back.


Fancy meeting in a smaller world
It's strange that we ran into each other in this small place.


After all accidents never happen
This must have been meant to happen, as there are no accidents.


Could have planned it all
It's possible that this was all part of a plan.


Precognition in my ears
I had a feeling that this was going to happen.


Complications disappear
All the problems and difficulties seem to vanish.


Now you love me
You have developed feelings of love for me.


I yeah I can tell
I can sense that you feel this way.


I never lied
I have always been truthful.


I never cried
I have never shown weakness.


And you, you knew so well
You were aware of this from the beginning.


Like the Magi on the hill
Like the wise men with supernatural knowledge.


I can divinate your presence from afar
I can sense when you are near even if I can't see you.


And I'll follow you until
I won't give up until I find you.


I can bring you to a perfect world
I can create a perfect world for the both of us.


Accidents never happen in a perfect world
If we are living in a perfect world, nothing will go wrong.


Accidents never happen
If we are meant to be together, nothing will stand in our way.




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Written by: JAMES DESTRI

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Kc

Judging from the cultural framework at the time i read it as lies being exposed for the middle income layers of the society who ere led to believe that if they follow certain codes they will be happy and prosperous but so many fail so accidents nver happen is a mockery

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No I don't believe in luck
No I don't believe in circumstance no more
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
So I won't believe in luck
I saw you walking in the dark
So I slipped behind your footsteps for a while

Caught you turning 'round the block
Fancy meeting in a smaller world
After all accidents never happen
Could have planned it all
Precognition in my ears
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Complications disappear

Now you love me
I yeah I can tell
I never lied
I never cried
And you, you knew so well
Like the Magi on the hill
I can divinate your presence from afar
And I'll follow you until
I can bring you to a perfect world
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Accidents never happen


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All comments from YouTube:

@johndean4765

Debbie Harry easily the best looking lead singer the world has ever seen. Her beauty is mesmerising. And she happened to have truly great musicians backing her .What an amazing group.

@jayiskindarad

agreed

@danneumann3274

She easily beats Shane McGowan from the pogues

@aldito7586

Best band that ever came out of the 1970's...

@charlesgordon8751

Clem Burke is a beast! Perpetual Beast mode on! Slaughtering the skins at every opportunity! Listen for the triplets and the rolls in this cut! Unbelievable, even 40 years later!

@mjh5437

Listen to Keith Moon if you want to know who he has always wanted to be.

@ignaciomartinez15

Clem is great
He is Elvis Ramone
Ramones F.T.W.
Great song

@ignaciomartinez15

​@@mjh5437
Mitch Mitchell

@melliemel151

Mad respect to Clem Burke! Holy hi-hats, Batman!!! 🥁🥁🥁

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