Mad World
ANDREWS MICHAEL 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, world
Enlarge your world
Mad world
The lyrics of "Mad World" by Andrews Michael are poignant and introspective, describing a society filled with individuals who are trapped in a cycle of monotony and despair. The first verse paints a bleak picture of "familiar faces" with "worn out places" and "worn out faces" who dutifully engage in their mundane daily routines with no end goal or purpose. The melancholic tone is further emphasized by the subtle imagery of tears filling up glasses without any expression, and the singer wishing to drown their sorrows. The chorus of the song is the most recognizable and iconic part of the song, as the singer describes the inherent absurdity of life in which people run in circles without any apparent direction or meaning.
The second verse furthers the themes of isolation and loneliness, as children are made to feel the way society expects them to and the singer is filled with nervousness and a sense of being invisible. The repetition of "look right through me" is particularly poignant, highlighting the disconnect between people and how they ignore each other's struggles. The chorus is repeated once more, with the singer acknowledging the absurdity of it all while also urging people to "enlarge your world". This last line could be interpreted as a call to action for individuals to break out of their respective cycles and start engaging with the world in a more meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I feel surrounded by people I know well
Worn out places, worn out faces
The places and people I'm familiar with have become dull and tired
Bright and early for their daily races
People are eager to start their daily routines, but it feels pointless
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their eagerness, people feel like they're not making any progress
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are crying and feeling overwhelmed by their emotions
No expression, no expression
People are not showing any emotion, perhaps feeling numb or apathetic
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
I feel like hiding and numbing my pain by drowning my sorrows
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I feel like there's no hope for the future
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
I have mixed emotions about the situation
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Even my dreams of dying feel better than the reality I'm living in
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
I struggle to express how I feel and it's difficult to accept the situation
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world, mad world
Seeing people stuck in the same routines without any progress feels like a crazy world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Children are hoping for a better future when they can feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
A reminder of special occasions, but the happiness feels forced
Made to feel the way that every child should
Children should feel loved and cared for, but this isn't always the case
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are expected to be quiet and obedient
Went to school and I was very nervous
Going to school is a nerve-wracking experience
No one knew me, no one knew me
Feeling invisible and unknown at school
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Asking the teacher for guidance and support
Look right through me, look right through me
Feeling ignored and neglected by the teacher
Mad world, world
The world feels crazy and chaotic
Enlarge your world
Perhaps a call to action to try to expand one's view and find hope in the world
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROLAND ORZABAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.