Accidents Never Happen
Blondie · Best Live [1981]
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, could have planned it all
Precognition in my ears
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Complications disappear
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Accidents never happen
Accidents never happen in a perfect world
Accidents never happen
Accidents Never Happen
Recorded live in 1981, "Accidents Never Happen" stands as a dynamic centerpiece on Blondie's "Best Live" album, showcasing the band's raw energy and tight musicianship. The track features Debbie Harry's iconic vocal delivery, blending punk aggression with pop sensibility that defined the New York Dolls' legacy. As part of Blondie's extensive discography, this recording captures the group's evolution from their early garage rock roots into a polished studio act, while retaining the chaotic spirit of their live performances. The song remains a staple of their catalog, frequently performed and celebrated for its driving rhythm and memorable chorus. It exemplifies the band's ability to fuse rock and roll with danceable beats, cementing their status as pioneers of the new wave movement.