In A World Of My Own
Darlene Gillespie feat. Camarata Chorus and Orchestra Lyrics
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Would reside in fancy little houses
And be dressed in shoes and hats and trousers
In a world of my own
All the flowers
Would have very extra special powers
They would sit and talk to me for hours
There'd be new birds
Lots of nice and friendly howdy-do birds
Everyone would have a dozen bluebirds
Within that world of my own
I could listen to a babbling brook
And hear a song that I could understand
I keep wishing it could be that way
Because my world would be a Wonderland
The lyrics to Darlene Gillespie's "In a World of My Own" are whimsical, painting a picture of a world disconnected from reality, where rabbits and cats live in houses and wear clothes, and flowers talk. It is a place where birds are friendly and welcoming, and a babbling brook speaks a language that the singer can understand. This song reflects on the desire to escape this mundane world and enter into a fantastical Wonderland. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness in the singer's current reality that could be pacified if their impossible fantasies became actuality.
Gillespie's song, with music by Camarata Chorus and Orchestra, echoes the Alice in Wonderland's theme, where Alice follows the White Rabbit into Wonderland. The lyrics express a longing for something extraordinary and whimsical in place of the ordinary and mundane. The song also speaks to the human desire for companionship, where the flowers can "talk" to the singer for hours, filling the void of loneliness. This enchanting song takes the listener on a journey through a world where nothing is beyond possibility or imagination, and anything can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Cats and rabbits
Imagine a world where cats and rabbits can coexist harmoniously
Would reside in fancy little houses
These animals would not only live together, but also in stylish, well-maintained homes
And be dressed in shoes and hats and trousers
Not only would they live well, but they would also dress well, with the same range of clothing styles as humans
In a world of my own
This alternate world would be under the control of the artist
All the flowers
Even the flowers would be special, supernatural entities
Would have very extra special powers
These flowers would have abilities beyond their mere existence as plants
They would sit and talk to me for hours
These flowers would be conversationalists, providing a source of long-lasting companionship
When I'm lonely in a world of my own
This world would provide an escape from the loneliness of the artist's usual life
There'd be new birds
The world would have its own unique types of birds
Lots of nice and friendly howdy-do birds
These birds would be friendly, providing a source of comfort and warmth
Everyone would have a dozen bluebirds
Bluebirds specifically would be so numerous that everyone would have a significant number of them
Within that world of my own
Again, this world would be under the complete control of the artist
I could listen to a babbling brook
This world would also enable the singer to enjoy natural soundscapes, like a babbling brook
And hear a song that I could understand
The sounds of nature would become even more familiar and personal, with the ability to understand them
I keep wishing it could be that way
The singer longs to be a part of this world
Because my world would be a Wonderland
This world of wonder and magic would be the artist's ultimate goal
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.