Mad World
Demi Lovato Lyrics

All around me are familiar faces
The people around me are all too familiar as I see the same faces every day.

Worn out places, worn out faces
The places and people around me seem tired and defeated.

Bright and early for the daily races
Everyone wakes up early to start their routine, but it seems like a never-ending and unfulfilling cycle.

Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite the effort they put in every day, it seems like they are not achieving anything significant, and their life is stuck in the same place.

Their tears are filling up their glasses
The frustration and sadness they feel is overwhelming and is causing them to cry uncontrollably.

No expression, no expression
People are going through the motions without any real emotion, which further adds to the feeling of emptiness.

Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
The singer wants to hide from the world and escape their sadness by drinking to excess.

No tomorrow, no tomorrow
The artist feels as though there is no bright future to look forward to.

And I find it kind of funny
The artist finds it ironic and absurd how everyone is chasing after a meaningless, superficial life.

I find it kind of sad
At the same time, it's also sad and disheartening to witness such a blend existence.

The dreams in which I'm dying
The singer has dreams where they die, but these are also the best dreams they have because in them they are free from the pain of reality.

Are the best I've ever had
These dreams are better than anything that life has to offer.

I find it hard to tell you
The singer struggles to articulate their thoughts on this matter.

I find it hard to take
It's difficult for the singer to come to terms with what's happening around them.

When people run in circles it's a very, very
When people go through the same motions without any real progress, it's a clear sign that something is wrong, and it's a

Mad world
world full of sadness and chaos.

Children waiting for the day they feel good
Even children are eagerly awaiting a moment of happiness, looking forward to their birthdays.

Happy birthday, happy birthday
This is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but there's a hint of sadness and desperation.

And I feel the way that every child should
The singer has a desire to feel the same innocence and joy that children typically have.

Sit and listen, sit and listen
The artist feels comfort in just being still and listening, even if only briefly.

Went to school and I was very nervous
The artist recalls their own childhood experiences and the anxiety that accompanied it.

No one knew me, no one knew me
The artist felt invisible and unimportant to others.

Hello, teacher, tell me, what's my lesson?
The singer had a desire to be noticed and receive guidance from teachers and authority figures.

Look right through me, look right through me
But those around them were dismissive and didn't give them the attention they craved.

Mad world
The world is filled with so much misery and disillusionment, making it a confusing and difficult place to be.

Mad world
This refrain serves as an emphatic reminder of the overall theme of the song.