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The World's A Mess; It's In My Kiss
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No one is united all things are untied perhaps we're boiling over inside they've been telling lies who's been telling lies? there are no angels there are devils in many ways take it like a man the world's a mess it's in my kiss you can't take it back pull it out of the fire pull it out in the bottom of the ninth pull it out in chords of red-disease drag on the system drag on my head and body there are some facts here that refuse to escape i could say it stronger but it's too much trouble i was wondering down at the bricks hectic, isn't it? down we go cradle and all the world's a mess it's in my kiss go to hell, see if you like it then come home with me tomorrow night may be too late both moons are full dirty night dying like a lovely wife goodbye my darling how high the moon well i wish i was

Overall Meaning

"The World's A Mess; It's In My Kiss" is a reflection on how divided the world is and how people are unable to come together. The opening lines, "no one is united all things are untied, perhaps we're boiling over inside", paint a picture of a world in disarray. The following line, "they've been telling lies who's been telling lies?" speaks to the issue of misinformation that is running rampant in society. The next two lines, "there are no angels there are devils in many ways" suggest that there are no good guys or bad guys, but rather different shades of grey.


The chorus of the song, "take it like a man the world's a mess it's in my kiss you can't take it back" suggests that we should accept the state of the world as it is, even if it's not ideal. "Pull it out of the fire pull it out in the bottom of the ninth pull it out in chords of red-disease" could reference the idea of trying to salvage a situation that is already dire or trying to make a play to win in the last moments of a game. The line, "drag on the system drag on my head and body" speaks to the weight of society and the stress it brings on individuals.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of the world and the inability of people to come together to make it better. It suggests that we should accept the chaos and try to make the best of it.


Line by Line Meaning

No one is united all things are untied
There is no sense of unity or connection between people and everything seems to be coming apart.


perhaps we're boiling over inside
We may be overwhelmed with emotions we have kept bottled up for too long.


they've been telling lies who's been telling lies?
There is deception and falsehoods being spread, and it's unclear who is responsible for it.


there are no angels there are devils in many ways
No one can be classified as good or bad since everyone has their own flaws and demons to battle.


take it like a man
Face your problems and deal with them head-on without complaining or showing weakness.


the world's a mess it's in my kiss
The chaos and confusion of the world is reflected in the singer's actions and emotions.


you can't take it back
Once words or actions are done, they cannot be undone or erased.


pull it out of the fire
Attempt to resolve a difficult or dangerous situation.


pull it out in the bottom of the ninth
Put in extra effort and energy towards the end of a difficult task or challenge.


pull it out in chords of red-disease
Defeat a challenge in a way that is both powerful and destructive.


drag on the system drag on my head and body
The weight of societal pressures and personal worries can be overwhelming and exhausting.


there are some facts here that refuse to escape
Some truths are difficult to ignore or dismiss, no matter how hard one tries.


i could say it stronger but it's too much trouble
The singer could express their feelings more intensely, but it's not worth the effort or potential conflict.


i was wondering down at the bricks hectic, isn't it?
The singer reflects on the chaotic and busy nature of urban life.


down we go cradle and all
We are all falling into a state of despair or madness, regardless of age or innocence.


the world's a mess it's in my kiss
The singer's actions and emotions reflect the disorder and turmoil of the world around them.


go to hell, see if you like it
Experience the consequences of your actions, no matter how unpleasant or harsh they may be.


then come home with me
After experiencing hardship, find comfort and solace in the company of loved ones.


tomorrow night may be too late
Don't wait until it's too late to fix and resolve issues; take action now.


both moons are full dirty night
A night of chaos and confusion, where everything seems to be spiraling out of control.


dying like a lovely wife goodbye my darling
A tragic and heartbreaking end, reminiscent of losing one's beloved spouse.


how high the moon well i wish i was
Reflecting on the unreachable and unattainable, and wishing for something beyond one's grasp.




Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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