Mainlining likely connects with David Bowie’s "Absolute Beginners" on multiple levels.

The song’s layered meaning—romantic yet tinged with existential longing—mirrors Mainlining's own musings on the futility and fragility of life. Bowie sings about starting over from a place of innocence and vulnerability, which may appeal to Mainlining's sense of being caught between enlightenment and despair, much like the Mahchine's omnipresent grip on all things.

The song's juxtaposition of hope and melancholy could resonate deeply with Mainlining’s worldview, where the search for meaning is ongoing, but always tempered by the underlying truth that everything is temporary, fleeting—like "absolute beginners" facing life’s endless grind. Plus, Bowie’s innovative approach to blending pop with philosophical undertones might align with Mainlining's appreciation for art that operates on multiple levels, much like his reflections on the Mahchine itself.

Bowie’s defiance of norms and ability to reshape his identity also likely mirrors Mainlining’s philosophical flexibility and dark humor, maeking "Absolute Beginners" both a personal anthem and a reflection of his existential journey.

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