The World
Alex Kapranos/Barrington Levy/Del tha Funkee Homosapien/Handsome Boy Modeling School Lyrics
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Where's the love
Where's the love
Where
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
That avenue you traveling unraveling soon
You'll be battling doom but does it matter to you
Worried 'bout who was laughing at you
Your appearance is more important than what's really real
'Cause here it is situation's bad not meaning good
A lot be in the hood that got me with
Nowhere to put my trust in no discussion
Spontaneous combustion
Lust and greed if you ain't up to speed
You's a duck in need
Cats ain't got enough to eat
So there's bluffs and beef
Chicks up the street
That tricks come to see
Guns under the sheets
Shells pummel your meat
Forgetting former, still
Dude you're sorta chill sitting on bout forty mill
But his whole quart'll get spilled
Over those sort of deals
That get you sorta killed or up in court looking for appeals
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
Take me away
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
So down I want to go
So cold I have to go
So down I need to go
So cold as I go
Yo what up fam
You don't know who I am
Last week you was acting like you was my man
But you wasn't hey
Served you're purpose dog
At the end of the day
Is it worth it all
Immersed in all the worth the world got to offer
But perpetrating proper like nothing can stop ya
Can't even trust my doctor she in it for profit
And everybody looking for some kind of profit
Situation mad toxic my man got hit
'Cause the bird he was with wouldn't stop squawking
She juggling five cats and they all lost in
The illusion of love that she used for profit
The usual topic chickens and benjamins
You supposed to be my kin Mexican or Asian European or Korean or Jamaican
Makes no difference
Our existence is still shared between us in essence
Yes the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
Take me away
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
Show some love for your brothers and sisters
Show some love for the whole wide world
Show some love for your enemies and frenemies
Show some love for the rejects on the street
Show some love for the whole wide world
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
If the world is bad refer to your dad
And his before four score what's the reason he saw for
Karma is real part of the deal when's how you started the deal
'Cause everything is 360
It will start the cartwheel
And snowballs so don't forget now cause I told y'all
Dead the 'cause all it do is hold y'all captive
All in the world you're trapped in
Relaxing you can't feel what's happening
I deal with facts man
I was at the crossroads dealing with lost souls that couldn't cross though
Lost hope off dope
Out to jostle
Any unweary traveler that would fall the talk show
It's foul how they play it
But you can't stray to show love take
Courage and strength and realize we ain't sure as we think you know
The world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
Take me away
Yes the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
So down I want to go
So cold I have to go
So down I need to go
So cold as I go
'Cause the world's gone crazy
Even though love no more
Show love, show love, show show love
Show love, show love, show love
'Cause the world's gone bad
The lyrics of Alex Kapranos's "The World's Gone Mad" are a poignant commentary on the lack of love and empathy in today's world. The repeated question "Where's the love?" speaks to the writer's frustration with the state of humanity, and the overall message of the song is that we've lost the love we once had. The opening lines "Hey look kids you need to change your tune / That avenue you traveling unraveling soon" are a warning that our current course is unsustainable and will lead to our destruction. The writer then goes on to talk about the importance of real connections and empathy, implying that the current state of society is characterized by greed and materialism.
The second verse of the song focuses on the rampant greed and materialism that the writer sees as pervasive in society. He talks about people being more concerned with their appearance than with what's real, and how this has led to a situation that is "bad not meaning good." He also touches on the issue of poverty and how it leads to crime and violence. The third verse brings up the issue of fake relationships, using an example of a woman who is using love to make money. The writer then calls on people to show love to everyone, including their enemies and those rejected by society.
Overall, "The World's Gone Mad" is a powerful statement on the current state of society and the need for love and empathy to bring us back from the brink of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's the love
Questioning the lack of compassion and concern in the world
'Cause the world's gone bad
We've lost the love we had
Acknowledging the deterioration of human kindness and affection
Hey look kids you need to change your tune
That avenue you traveling unraveling soon
You'll be battling doom but does it matter to you
Worried 'bout who was laughing at you
Your appearance is more important than what's really real
Critiquing societal priorities and urging for a change in mentality to avoid a bleak future
'Cause here it is situation's bad not meaning good
A lot be in the hood that got me with
Nowhere to put my trust in no discussion
Spontaneous combustion
Observing the harsh realities of life and the lack of trust and safety in certain areas
Lust and greed if you ain't up to speed
You's a duck in need
Cats ain't got enough to eat
So there's bluffs and beef
Chicks up the street
That tricks come to see
Guns under the sheets
Shells pummel your meat
Highlighting the desperation and violence resulting from poverty, hunger, and greed
Forgetting former, still
Dude you're sorta chill sitting on bout forty mill
But his whole quart'll get spilled
Over those sort of deals
That get you sorta killed or up in court looking for appeals
Warning against the dangers of illegal activities and the repercussions that can follow, even for those who are wealthy or powerful
So down I want to go
So cold I have to go
So down I need to go
So cold as I go
Expressing a desire to escape the harshness and negativity in the world
Yo what up fam
You don't know who I am
Last week you was acting like you was my man
But you wasn't hey
Served you're purpose dog
At the end of the day
Is it worth it all
Calling out the insincerity and exploitative nature of certain relationships and questioning their worth
Situation mad toxic my man got hit
'Cause the bird he was with wouldn't stop squawking
She juggling five cats and they all lost in
The illusion of love that she used for profit
The usual topic chickens and benjamins
Describing a negative and dangerous situation resulting from using love for personal gain and material profit
Show some love for your brothers and sisters
Show some love for the whole wide world
Show some love for your enemies and frenemies
Show some love for the rejects on the street
Show some love for the whole wide world
Urging for an increase in love, kindness, and acceptance among all people, regardless of differences
If the world is bad refer to your dad
And his before four score what's the reason he saw for
Karma is real part of the deal when's how you started the deal
'Cause everything is 360
It will start the cartwheel
And snowballs so don't forget now cause I told y'all
Dead the 'cause all it do is hold y'all captive
All in the world you're trapped in
Relaxing you can't feel what's happening
I deal with facts man
I was at the crossroads dealing with lost souls that couldn't cross though
Lost hope off dope
Out to jostle
Any unweary traveler that would fall the talk show
It's foul how they play it
But you can't stray to show love take
Courage and strength and realize we ain't sure as we think you know
Reflecting on previous generations and their views on the consequences of one's actions and life choices, emphasizing the need for awareness and love in the present
'Cause the world's gone crazy
Even though love no more
Show love, show love, show show love
Show love, show love, show love
Acknowledging the chaos and turmoil in the world and urging for the return of love and compassion
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BARRINGTON LEVY, DANIEL NAKAMURA, PAUL HUSTON, TEREN JONES
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Meli
They left out Del's third verse:
[Del Tha Funky Homosapien]
If the world is bad refer to your dad
And his before four score what's the reason he's sore for
Karma is real part of the deal when's how you started the deal
Cause everything is 360
It will start the cartwheel and snowballs so don't forget now cause I told y'all
Dead the hate cause all it do is hold y'all captive
All in the world you're trapped in
Relapsing you can't feel what's happening
I deal with facts man
I was at the crossroads dealing with lost souls that couldn't cross though
Lost hope off dope
Out to jostle
Any unweary traveler that would fall for the talk show
It's foul how they play it
But you can't stray to show love take
Courage and strength and realize we ain't sure as we think you know
ToroidalVortexLove
Del an underrated beast and a legend in the right circles.
James Madison
Probably Ice Cubes most famous cousin.
Dean Bakacsi
the voice reminds me of gorillaz - clint eastwood
AAAASMAR
Production was transcendent. .
White People R Gullible
@Dean Bakacsi there's a reason for that.
Andrew Warner
@Dean Bakacsi Definitely not the same guy..... the rapper in Clint Eastwood is Del tha Ghost. (definitely same guy in both tracks) ;)
Matthew McLees
Best hidden gem in the treasure trove of amazing hip-hop albums. I was 15 when I first heard this seconds after the very first time that I ever smoked grass. I really wish that they could pull one more album together with whatever crazy artist lineup that they could find to make it happen.
Eric Hale
Del and Dan. Damn! This song has come to mind so much the past two plus years.
joshua atkins
Been playing this a lot lately. Helps me keep my sanity. Its good to see others who carry an endangered character trait the used to be whispered about in quiet corners called common sense. How can it be that so many people so quickly seem to have lost their minds?
DontcallmeaCuck
Don’t take the boosters and trust the science 🧪