Lyric discussion by acharis 

You can definitely see what Steven was describing as his influence in this; the thoughts & feelings of somebody contemplating the cause/consequences of a major motor accident.

But as far as literary allusions, does anybody thing there is a bit of JG Ballard's 'Crash' in there too? (perhaps to cover the mindset of people not in a clear state of mind when on the road?)

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