Mad World
(OST Donnie Darko) michael andrews and 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
And I 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
The song "Mad World" is a haunting commentary on the deep-seated human emotions of isolation, emptiness and confusion in a world that moves too fast. The first verse sets the theme, with the bleak imagery of worn out places and faces, and the sense that daily routines are pointless and going nowhere. The second verse shifts to the perspective of a child, highlighting their innocence and craving for attention - a stark contrast to the resigned apathy of the adult world. The chorus is the thread that ties the song together, with the singer admitting to finding both humor and sadness in the way life unfolds. The line, "The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had" is a poignant reflection of how dark our innermost desires and fears can be.
The bridge provides the emotional climax, with the phrase "Mad world, mad world" repeated several times as if to emphasize the craziness of it all. The final line, "Enlarge your world," is a call to action, a plea to break free of the constraints of society and embrace a larger, more vibrant existence. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the complexities of human emotion, and the way that we are all searching for meaning in an uncertain and confusing world.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
Everywhere I look, I see people I know well.
Worn out places, worn out faces
The people around me and the places I go seem old and tired.
Bright and early for their daily races
Everyone is up early and busy with their daily routine.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their efforts, they seem to be stuck in the same place - not progressing anywhere.
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People around me are sad and crying, their tears filling up their drink glasses.
No expression, no expression
These people do not show any emotions on their faces - they seem empty.
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
I feel so hopeless that I want to hide my head and forget everything by drowning myself in sadness.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
There is no hope that tomorrow will be any different from today.
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
I have mixed feelings and cannot decide whether to laugh or cry.
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find comfort in my dreams of death, as they seem better than my waking reality.
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
It's tough for me to talk about what's going on, and it's hard to accept it too.
When people run in circles it's a very very
When people keep repeating the same actions over and over, it's a very, very frustrating situation.
Mad world, mad world
This world seems insane and crazy.
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
The kids are looking forward to their birthday and feeling happy.
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Happy Birthday! They are all wishing for a great day for the children.
And I feel the way that every child should
I wish I could feel the same innocent joy that children feel.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
The kids are expected to sit quietly and listen, an expectation from their parents/elder.
Went to school and I was very nervous
I was anxious and apprehensive when I went to school.
No one knew me, no one knew me
Nobody at the school knew who I was.
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson?
I am seeking guidance from the teacher, asking what is the lesson that is to be taught.
Look right through me, look right through me
The teacher seems to be ignoring me, not seeing or acknowledging me.
Enlarge your world
This phrase encourages the listener to expand their view of the world and look beyond their current situation or perspective.
Mad world
The world seems insane and chaotic.
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Written by: Roland Orzabal
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@wolfgangcuttler1023
Mundo Louco
Tudo ao meu redor são rostos familiares
Lugares desgastados - faces desgastadas
Claro e cedo para suas corridas diárias
Indo a lugar nenhum - indo a lugar nenhum
Suas lágrimas estão enchendo seus copos
Sem expressão - sem expressão
Escondo minha cabeça, eu quero afogar meu sofrimento
Sem amanhã - sem amanhã
E eu acho isso meio divertido
Eu acho isso meio triste
Os sonhos nos quais estou morrendo
São os melhores que já tive
Eu acho difícil para dizer-lhe
Eu acho difícil para aceitar
Quando pessoas correm em círculos
É um mundo muito, muito louco
Crianças esperam pelo dia que se sintam bem
Feliz aniversário - Feliz aniversário
Eu me sinto como toda criança deveria
Sentar e escutar - sentar e escutar
Fui para a escola e eu estava muito nervoso
Ninguém me conhecia - ninguém me conhecia
Olá professor me diga qual é minha lição
Olhe bem pra mim - olhe bem pra mim
E eu acho isso meio divertido
Eu acho isso meio triste
Os sonhos nos quais estou morrendo
são os melhores que já tive
Eu acho difícil para dizer-lhe
Eu acho difícil para aceitar
Quando pessoas correm em círculos
É um mundo muito, muito louco
@dakotaw.5610
"I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad. The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had" felt that...
@klaudiaw2977
Me too...
@luisafernandamejia7406
❤❤
@arturcgs
This song is just so beautiful
@_xbuki107
And sad
@user-ex3bh2pb6j
It's just as beautiful as it's sad.
@marcogau2086
Your comment deserve sooo many more likes.
@Ethlong
I love how a different beat and instrumental can change the feel of a song from the original.
@abstractbeholdings1030
What's the original?
Sorry for the 5 year later comment
@trnka2
@@abstractbeholdings1030 I believe the original is by Tears for Fears, or at least Google says it. Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFsHSHE-iJQ
(This is actually the first time I comment something on yt, haha.) Have a nice day.