Different World
Billy Lemos Lyrics

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I don't know what else to tell you,
live in a different world if you want to,
so what if it all fell through,
when your plans weren't that great, to begin with

I've been standing on the mountaintop,
one stroke of my pen, to the bank,
I've been burning bushes plenty,

but I can't seem to hallucinate

Come over tonight,
the bowling alleys only a dollar, it's Monday
We'll stay for a lifetime

Your car battery's dead,
I can give you a chance,
Go and get it all on

Tell your daughter that I wish her best,
And I'm not the same man that I once was,
Now I spend my life behind the desk,
hold your horses, the kid got a day job

I don't know what else to tell you,
live in a different world if you want to,
so what if it all fell through,
when your plans weren't that great, to begin with

I've been standing on the mountaintop,
one stroke of my pen, to the bank,

I've been burning bushes plenty,
but I can't seem to hallucinate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Billy Lemos's song "Different World" convey a sense of detachment and disillusionment with the world. The first verse states that the singer does not have any other advice to offer, and if the listener wants to live in a different world, they are free to do so. The tone is one of apathy, suggesting the singer has no interest in intervening or offering guidance in someone else's life. Additionally, the phrase "when your plans weren't that great, to begin with" implies a sense of skepticism towards goals or aspirations, suggesting that perhaps the idea of a "different world" is ultimately futile.

The second verse begins by stating that the singer has been "standing on the mountaintop", a metaphor for success or achievement. However, this success seems hollow, as the singer declares that they can't seem to "hallucinate". This could mean that despite having reached their goals, the singer still feels detached from reality or unfulfilled. The final lines of the verse shift back to a mundane reality, suggesting that the singer is still subject to everyday struggles like dead car batteries.

The final verse returns to a detached and resigned tone, with the singer wishing the best for their daughter, but seeming to have accepted a life that is less than ideal. The final line, "but I can't seem to hallucinate," is repeated, emphasizing a sense of disillusionment with the world and oneself. Overall, the song paints a picture of a detached and disillusioned individual who has achieved success, but still feels unfulfilled and ultimately powerless to change their life.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what else to tell you,
I have no further guidance to offer you.

live in a different world if you want to,
Create your own reality if desired.

so what if it all fell through,
Don't worry if your plans don't work out.

when your plans weren't that great, to begin with
Your initial ideas were not particularly impressive.

I've been standing on the mountaintop,
I have achieved personal success.

one stroke of my pen, to the bank,
My writing can bring me financial gain.

I've been burning bushes plenty,
I have had many significant experiences.

but I can't seem to hallucinate
I cannot artificially create visions.

Come over tonight,
Join me this evening.

the bowling alleys only a dollar, it's Monday
We can bowl inexpensively tonight because it is Monday.

We'll stay for a lifetime
We will have an unforgettable experience.