It's a Fine Day
Alex M.O.R.P.H. Lyrics


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That's great, it starts with an earthquake
Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
And Lenny Bruce is not afraid

Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
World serves its own needs
Don't mis-serve your own needs
Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
The ladder starts to clatter
With a fear of height, down, height
Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
And a government for hire and a combat site
Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
With the Furies breathing down your neck

Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
Look at that low plane, fine, then
Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
World serves its own needs, listen to your heart bleed
Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
Feeling pretty psyched

It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine

Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies
Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline

It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)
I feel fine (I feel fine)

It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)

The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right

It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)

It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)

It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)

It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)




It's the end of the world as we know it (time I had some time alone)
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine (time I had some time alone)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It's a Fine Day" by Alex M.O.R.P.H. are actually a cover of a song from 1983 by Jane and Barton. The song describes a chaotic state of the world, filled with natural disasters, political corruption, and social unrest. It references historical figures such as Lenny Bruce, Leonard Bernstein, Leonid Brezhnev, and Lester Bangs to emphasize the idea that the world is in disarray. However, the chorus suggests that in spite of this, the singer "feels fine", indicating a sense of detachment from the chaos around them.


The song is characterized by its fast pace and barrage of abstract, often nonsensical images. It seems to be suggesting that the world has become so chaotic and overwhelming that it is impossible to make sense of it all. The use of stream-of-consciousness imagery creates a disorienting effect, reflecting the sense of confusion and bewilderment that the singer is experiencing.


Overall, the song can be seen as a critique of the state of the world, but also as a kind of coping mechanism, acknowledging the chaos but suggesting that one can still find a sense of peace and purpose in the midst of it all.


Line by Line Meaning

That's great, it starts with an earthquake
An earthquake is happening and everything begins to crumble


Birds and snakes, and aeroplanes
Strange and unexpected things are happening


And Lenny Bruce is not afraid
Even brave people are not immune to disasters


Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn
In the midst of chaos, listen to yourself and stay calm


World serves its own needs
In tough times, everyone is focused on self-preservation


Don't mis-serve your own needs
Don't neglect your own survival in the midst of turmoil


Speed it up a notch, speed, grunt, no, strength
Do what it takes to survive, even if it's difficult


The ladder starts to clatter
The metaphorical climb to safety is getting more difficult


With a fear of height, down, height
Despite the danger, there is no turning back


Wire in a fire, represent the seven games
Desperate times call for desperate measures, even if it means taking risks


And a government for hire and a combat site
Even those in power are not immune to the destruction


Left her, wasn't coming in a hurry
Trying to escape the chaos and danger


With the Furies breathing down your neck
With enemies and danger close behind


Team by team, reporters baffled, trumped, tethered, cropped
In the midst of chaos, it's hard to keep track of what's happening


Uh oh, overflow, population, common group
There are too many people trying to survive and not enough resources


But it'll do, save yourself, serve yourself
Do what it takes to survive, even if it means putting yourself first


Listen to your heart bleed
In tough times, it's hard to ignore the emotional toll


Tell me with the Rapture and the reverent in the right, right
Even religious beliefs are being questioned in the midst of disaster


You vitriolic, patriotic, slam fight, bright light
There is conflict and struggle even among those who share common beliefs


Feeling pretty psyched
Despite everything, some people still manage to find hope and joy


It's the end of the world as we know it
Everything has changed dramatically


It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine
Despite everything, some people still manage to stay positive and feel okay


Six o'clock, T.V. hour, don't get caught in foreign tower
Be wary of danger and stay informed


Slash and burn, return, listen to yourself churn
In harsh times, it's important to think clearly and make good decisions


Lock him in uniform, book burning, bloodletting
Authoritarianism and violence are becoming more common


Every motive escalate, automotive incinerate
Everyone is trying to survive and tension is rising


Light a candle, light a motive, step down, step down
Even small acts of hope and positivity can make a difference


Watch your heel crush, crush, uh oh
Be careful and aware of danger at all times


This means no fear, cavalier, renegade and steering clear
It's important to stay brave and take risks, but also be careful


A tournament of lies
In tough times, it's hard to know who to trust


Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline
Sometimes there are no easy solutions or alternatives


The other night I drifted nice continental drift divide
Reflecting on how things have changed and everything is different now


Mountains sit in a line, Leonard Bernstein
Even the world's most beautiful things can't escape the destruction


Leonid Brezhnev, Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs
Reflecting on notable people who have died


Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean, boom
Looking back on happy times before everything changed


You symbiotic, patriotic, slam but neck, right, right
People are fighting for their own survival and beliefs




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: John Michael Stipe, Michael E. Mills, Peter Lawrence Buck, William Thomas Berry

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