The song reflects lead vocalist Thom Yorkes feelings of alienation and displacement in relation to fame and human relationships in the modern age. The inspiration came from various sources, including the emotional burnout Yorke experienced during the tour of the album The Bends.
I'm the next act waiting in the wings I'm an animal Trapped in your hot car I am all the days that you choose to ignore
You are all I need You are all I need I'm in the middle of your picture Lying in the leaves
I'm a moth who just wants to share your light I'm just an insect trying to get out of the night I only stick with you because there are no others
You are all I need You are all I need I'm in the middle of your picture Lying in the reeds
It's all wrong It's all right It's all wrong It's all right It's all wrong It's all right