De/Vision is a German synthpop musical group. The band started as a quartet… Read Full Bio ↴De/Vision is a German synthpop musical group. The band started as a quartet consisting of Thomas Adam, Steffen Keth, Stefan Blender, and Markus Ganssert. They formed the band in 1988. The name De/Vision is a play on words. The majority of the band's lyrics are in English, but they have had some songs in German. Markus left the band in 2000. In the same year Steffen started a side project as the vocalists with Green Court, called 'Green Court featuring De/Vision'. The band with remaining members Thomas Adam and Steffen Keth is currently signed to Drakkar Records in Europe and Dancing Ferret Discs in North America.

Escape The World
De/Vision Lyrics

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Wherever you go my friend
One thing I know
You'll never reach the end
No matter how far you fly
Too many reasons
Why and maybe you'll try
Real hard to keep the pace
But never leave a trace

And maybe you're all alone
A long long way from home
Escape the world today
Take the time and chase the fear away
Escape the world today
Lick your wounds and wipe your tears away
Whatever you do my friend
Stick to your guns
You know it's never done
No matter how hard you try
It's no secret why
And maybe you're living
For the life to come

A place where you belong
And maybe we're all alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of De/Vision's song "Escape The World" are an invitation to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and find some peace and quiet. The opening lines suggest that no matter how far you go, you'll never reach the end, highlighting the endless nature of the pursuit of success and happiness. The singer acknowledges the many obstacles that may stand in your way, such as fear, wounds, and tears, but urges you to take the time to face those fears and heal those wounds.

The chorus of the song reinforces the message of finding a way to escape the world, with the repeated line, "Escape the world today." This can be interpreted as a call to action for anyone feeling trapped in their circumstances to take a step back and reevaluate their priorities. The verse that follows encourages the listener to stay true to themselves and their beliefs, despite the challenges that may arise. The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, suggesting that we're all searching for a place where we belong, and that perhaps we're not as alone as we might think.

Line by Line Meaning

Wherever you go my friend
No matter where you go, my friend

One thing I know
I am certain of one thing

You'll never reach the end
You will never achieve a finite goal or end

No matter how far you fly
Irrespective of the distance you travel

Too many reasons
There are too many reasons why it is hard to accomplish

Why and maybe you'll try
You might attempt to achieve it, even though it is difficult to explain why

Real hard to keep the pace
It is quite difficult to maintain the rhythm and pace

But never leave a trace
However, you do not wish to leave traces of your efforts

And maybe you're all alone
Perhaps, you are all by yourself

A long long way from home
Several miles away from your home

Escape the world today
Take a break from the world today