My name is Benn Down … Read Full Bio ↴Composer and musician from the United Kingdom.
My name is Benn Down and I am the owner of Hurt Records, an independent record label in the UK. I'm also in a few bands including; Two Down, Portraits, Quiet One and Diplomat. I'm a qualified mixing engineer and work daily mixing for artists internationally. I'm happily married to my best friend and I have an amazing daughter. I am very grateful to have the life I have.
"I'm from the future. I write music. I take care of my loved ones. I am a good man. I am a terrible person."
Bad World
Benn Lyrics
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Burned out places
Burned out faces
Will you be there as they rip my heart out
Spill my guts out
Tear my soul
Come on doctor, come teach me a lesson
I will listen, I will listen
And they find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
These 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
With people screaming 'Murder'
It's a very, very .
Bad World
Bad World
They surround me these familiar faces
Burned out places
Burned out faces
Will you be there as they rip my heart out
Spill my guts out
Tear my soul out
Will you be with me and hold me when I die
Will you stay with me and hold me one last time
And I find it kind of funny
I find kind of sad
These dreams in wich I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
With people screaming 'Murder'
It's a very, very.
Bad World
Bad World
They surround me these familiar faces
Burned out faces
Burned out places
Will you be there as they rip my heart out
Spill my guts out
Tear my soul out
Will you be with me and hold me when I die
Will you stay with me and hold me one last time
In this.
Bad World!
Bad World!
A "Bad" in your World!
Bad World!
The song "Bad World" by Bennington is a haunting and emotional exploration of despair and isolation. The lyrics describe feeling surrounded by familiar faces in burned out places- a metaphor for feeling lost and disconnected from others. The singer of the song is lamenting their inability to connect with those around them, even as they face their own mortality. The repeated question of "Will you be there as they rip my heart out?" speaks to a deep sense of abandonment and fear of being alone in death.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes from- the singer and those around them are living in a "Bad World". They are surrounded by death and violence, represented by the people screaming "Murder". The repetition of the phrase emphasizes a kind of hopelessness and resignation- there is no escape from the darkness of the world around them.
Overall, "Bad World" is a poignant meditation on the universal fear of death and the desire for connection. It is a song that reaches out to those who feel lost and alone in a world full of pain and violence, and offers a kind of catharsis in its recognition of that pain.
Line by Line Meaning
They surround me these familiar faces
The people around me are all too familiar, yet they offer no comfort.
Burned out places
The surroundings are desolate and lifeless, adding to the aura of despair.
Burned out faces
The people have all lost their spark and passion, and are now staring blankly at the world around them.
Will you be there as they rip my heart out
In times of great distress, will someone stand by me and offer a shoulder to lean on?
Spill my guts out
To reveal one's innermost thoughts and feelings, perhaps as an act of catharsis.
Tear my soul out
To have the very essence of one's being wrenched from them, leaving an empty shell behind.
Come on doctor, come teach me a lesson
Addressing an authority figure, asking them to impart some sort of wisdom or insight to help alleviate the pain.
I will listen, I will listen
An acknowledgement that one is willing to be receptive to advice and guidance, even if it is difficult to hear.
Will you be with me and hold me, as I die
A desperate plea for human connection and support in the moments before death.
And they find it kind of funny
Others seem to enjoy or not take seriously the pain and suffering experienced by the artist.
I find it kind of sad
The singer is deeply affected by the callousness of others, and is hurt by their lack of empathy.
These dreams in which I'm dying
Perhaps a reflection of the artist's subconscious desire for the pain to end, even if it means death.
Are the best I've ever had
The only escape from the harsh reality is in dreams, and to dream of death is to dream of a release from the pain.
I find it hard to tell you
The pain is too great to articulate or describe in words.
I find it hard to take
The pain is overwhelming, and it is difficult to cope with and make sense of the suffering.
With people screaming 'Murder'
Perhaps a commentary on the violence and brutality of society, and the disregard for human life.
It's a very, very .
A world full of trauma and pain, devoid of empathy and lacking in emotional connection.
Bad World
A declaration of the bleakness and desolation of the world around the singer.
Will you stay with me and hold me one last time
A final plea for human connection before death, and a desire for comfort in the face of the unknown.
In this.
The final word in the song, emphasizing the weight of the emotions and experiences shared throughout the lyrics.
Bad World!
A refrain that echoes throughout the song, underscoring the pervasive sense of hopelessness and despair described in the lyrics.
A "Bad" in your World!
A concise and direct way to call attention to the negative and harmful aspects of the world we live in.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Imran Emu
This is a revolution against the creator...❤️
At the end of the day Even the Satan is also a creature created by God himself...So if he manages to win the battle and survives this Bad World then it will also be a win for the Creator..
For the God himself. But sadly I don't know he will like to win in this way or not because That power he posses can make him Egotistical.
Very well done by the cover Artist.👍
And... He will be added to my favourite artist list. Came to this after listening him at the Beauty of Annihilation cover song.
That was a spectacular in every aspect specially that song originally has a very dynamic and powerful lyrics. I mean..
"Looks like your prophet was mistaken
Is life really gone or just been wasted?
Doom so close that I can taste it."
And...Yes..We should
"Live like there is no tomorrow and dream this that we will live forever and of course most Importantly..."Let The death be our dignity's dignity."
". 🙂
Buggy D Chad
Will this and Beauty of Annihilation eventually be added to Spotify? It'd suck if they aren't
Sam
I remember hearing this years ago before I knew anything about PTG under the band name Two Down, I'm guessing it was the previous name of Benns band, loved it then, sounds even better now it's been modified
Древо 12в17
Lee Leedle Two down is still around. This is just separate now.
Nova7 V2
WHY THE HELL IS THIS NOT ON THE SPOTIFY VERSION
Nova7 V2
Abel I agree comrade
Abel
Well actually I think I was wrong about Badworld. It fits surprisingly well with Deadhead, except it doesn't throw you straight into the madness, telling whomever that he is burdened with the knowledge of his fate
Nova7 V2
Oh... k then
Abel
Beauty and Bad World aren't part of Z's narrative anymore, so they're free
Jamespr98
It's beautiful! Vast improvement over the original.
blabla123567890
Amazing version of an amazing cover of an amazing song ♡