Mad mad world
Cochrane Tom Lyrics
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Minding my own news
For everything that someone said
Someone else had a different view
I watched the whole thing there
Unfold upon my TV screen
"A new world order is on its way"
You don't mean to tell me
No one here is going to get hurt
When there's folks at home who
Eat dog food they can't afford a shirt
Sure find out real fast who's a sitting duck
When it's a
Mad mad world shake your hands
And say good luck it's a
Mad mad world I can not believe this stuff it's a
Mad mad world getting madder every day
Mad mad world get involved and they'll blow you away
Sure find out real fast when you're a sitting duck
That it's a mad mad world
A little man sits up way high
Way above the crowd
Can you make them dance real fast
Can you make them cheer real loud
Money doesn't talk it swears
It sounds like a big machine
A voice on high says you reap what you sow
Just keep your own nose clean
More smoke fills up the air
More toxins up the creek
That's when the cash it changes hands
So we turn the other cheek
Sure find out real fast just when you've
Had enough when it's a
Mad mad world shake your hands
And say good luck it's a
Mad mad world I can not believe this stuff it's a
Mad mad world getting madder every day
Mad mad world get involved and they'll blow you away
Sure find out real fast when you're a sitting duck
That it's a mad mad world
He walks into the office and
He finds a big pink slip
It's says "you are no longer needed here
So take a good long trip"
You can take your gold watch and
Stick it you know where
Cause he's fired up and he's jacked up and
He's loaded up for bear
Mad mad world shake your hands
And say good luck it's a
Mad mad world I can not believe this stuff it's a
Mad mad world getting madder every day
Mad mad world get involved and they'll blow you away
Sure find out real fast when you're a sitting duck
That it's a mad mad world
In "Mad Mad World," Cochrane Tom sings about the chaos and instability of the modern world. The first verse expresses the difficulty of interpreting the news and understanding what is really going on. The phrase "a new world order is on its way" suggests a change is coming, but it is not clear what the change will be. The second verse discusses the power of money and how it controls many aspects of society. The line "money doesn't talk, it swears" implies that the influence of money is not always positive. The final verse is about a worker who is suddenly laid off and left with nothing. The phrase "take a good long trip" seems to imply that the worker is being sent away to be forgotten.
Overall, the song seems to express a feeling of frustration with the world and a desire to change it. The repeated chorus of "Mad Mad World" emphasizes this point, suggesting that the world has gone completely mad and is getting worse every day. However, there is also a sense of resignation and helplessness in the lyrics. The line "get involved and they'll blow you away" suggests that any attempts at change will be met with resistance and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
I was standing with my paper there
I was standing there reading the news.
Minding my own news
Focused on the news that I was reading.
For everything that someone said
For every statement made by someone else.
Someone else had a different view
There was always someone with a different opinion.
I watched the whole thing there
I observed everything unfold.
Unfold upon my TV screen
On my TV screen, I observed everything develop.
"A new world order is on its way"
The announcer stated that a new world order was forthcoming.
Well pass the popcorn please
Pass me some popcorn so I can watch the show.
You don't mean to tell me
Are you seriously saying that...?
No one here is going to get hurt
Is it true that nobody will get hurt?
When there's folks at home who
Meanwhile, there are people at home who
Eat dog food they can't afford a shirt
Are so poor that they can only afford dog food to eat and do not even have enough money to buy clothes
Sure find out real fast who's a sitting duck
You will soon discover who is vulnerable in this situation.
When it's a Mad mad world shake your hands
When the world is in chaos, all you can do is shake your hands in frustration
And say good luck it's a Mad mad world
It's an insane world, and you can only wish people the best of luck.
I can not believe this stuff it's a Mad mad world
I cannot believe what is happening; it's a mad world.
Getting madder every day
The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic.
Mad mad world get involved and they'll blow you away
If you jump into the madness, you will also go crazy with it.
Sure find out real fast when you're a sitting duck
You will quickly discover how vulnerable you are in this scenario.
That it's a mad mad world
The world is insane.
A little man sits up way high
There is a small, powerful person in the upper echelons.
Way above the crowd
Located well above everyone else.
Can you make them dance real fast
Can you make people move quickly?
Can you make them cheer real loud
Can you make people cheer loudly?
Money doesn't talk it swears
Money is not just powerful; it is also abrasive.
It sounds like a big machine
Money is similar to a large, powerful machine.
A voice on high says you reap what you sow
A powerful voice is warning that you will get what you deserve.
Just keep your own nose clean
To avoid trouble, make sure you are always on the right side of things.
More smoke fills up the air
The air is becoming increasingly polluted with smoke.
More toxins up the creek
The creek is becoming increasingly contaminated with toxins.
That's when the cash it changes hands
This is when money is exchanged.
So we turn the other cheek
We choose to ignore or tolerate it.
He walks into the office and
He goes to the office, and
He finds a big pink slip
He discovers a termination letter.
It's says "you are no longer needed here
The letter informs him that he is no longer needed at the company.
So take a good long trip"
So, the letter suggests that he takes an extended trip somewhere.
You can take your gold watch and
You may take your gold watch and
Stick it you know where
Put it wherever you want.
Cause he's fired up and he's jacked up and
Because he is angry and excited, and
He's loaded up for bear
He is prepared for the worst.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS WILLIAM COCHRANE
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ed rob
Great song and album.
dave farr
Very under rated love this whole album it rocks
LARRY KUEHN
I love this song.
Dani Boy
This guy does not get the recognition he deserves. This album didn't have so much as a "meh" track.
Robert Burns
Solid record in my opinion
Don't even try it
This reminds me of this Danish band called D-A-D (Disneyland After Dark)...