Mad World
♥ Gary Jules Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarge your world
Mad world
"Mad World" is a song written by Roland Orzabal and originally performed by his band Tears for Fears in 1982. Gary Jules later covered the song for the soundtrack of the movie "Donnie Darko" in 2001. The song reflects on the struggles of human existence and is widely considered an anthem for people who feel out of place in society. The opening lines, "All around me are familiar faces, Worn out places, worn out faces," paint a picture of a world that is frozen in time, where people are just going through the motions without any real meaning or purpose.
The second verse continues to depict the feeling of being an outsider in a world full of people who are blindly following societal norms. "Went to school and I was very nervous, No one knew me, no one knew me, Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson, Look right through me, look right through me." This line illustrates how the singer feels invisible in school, and that he is just another face among many. The chorus is bittersweet because it is a commentary on how people tend to mask their pain and frustration, "And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad, The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had." The song is a haunting reminder that the world can be a cruel place, but that it is possible to overcome these challenges and find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
Everywhere I look, there are people I know.
Worn out places, worn out faces
The surroundings and people are tired and lacking in energy or excitement.
Bright and early for their daily races
Everyone is up early running the same race they run every day.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their efforts and routines, they're not making progress or moving forward with their lives.
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are so sad that their tears are filling their cups and glasses.
No expression, no expression
People are not showing emotions on their faces.
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
I want to hide away and drown myself in sadness.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
There's no hope for the future, only despair.
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
I have mixed emotions and find the situation ironic and bittersweet.
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Even in death, there's a sense of peace or a release from the pain of living.
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
It's difficult for me to explain how I feel about this.
When people run in circles it's a very very
When people keep doing the same thing over and over, it's a repetitive and pointless cycle.
Mad world, mad world
The world is crazy and confusing.
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Kids are always waiting for something exciting to happen.
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Birthdays are a day when everyone should feel special and happy.
Made to feel the way that every child should
Kids should be given the opportunity to feel happy and loved.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are expected to be quiet and obedient and listen to their elders.
Went to school and I was very nervous
The experience of going to school was stressful and anxiety-inducing.
No one knew me, no one knew me
I felt anonymous and invisible when I started school.
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
As a student, I wanted to know what I needed to learn and how to do it.
Look right through me, look right through me
Despite my eagerness to learn, the teacher didn't seem to see me or care about my needs.
Enlarge your world
Expand your worldview and see beyond your immediate surroundings.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROLAND ORZABAL
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good remix but the classic one is sth else :)