Land of Confusion
Disturbed Lyrics
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Been haunted by a million screams
But I can hear the marching feet
They're moving into the street
Now, did you read the news today?
They say the danger has gone away
But I can see the fire's still alight
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go around
Can't you see this is the land of confusion?
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
Oh, Superman, where are you now?
When every thing's gone wrong somehow?
Men of steel, these men of power
I'm losing control by the hour
This is the time, this is the place
So we look for the future
But there's not much love to go around
Tell me why this is the land of confusion
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
I remember long ago
When the sun was shining
And all the stars were bright all through the night
In the wake up this madness, as I held you tight
So long ago
I won't be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right
We're not just making promises
That we know we'll never keep
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go around
Can't you see this is the land of confusion?
Now, this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for
This is the world we live in
And these are the names we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our lives are going to
The lyrics to Disturbed's song Land of Confusion describe a world that is plagued with problems and lacking in love. The singer has had many dreams and hears the marching feet of people moving into the streets. He questions whether the danger has truly gone away and sees that there is still fire burning into the night. He acknowledges that there are too many people causing problems and not enough love to go around. He calls this the land of confusion.
The chorus emphasizes that this is the world we live in and these are the hands we're given. We should use them to start trying to make the world a better place to live in. The song continues to explore the theme of confusion and chaos, wondering where Superman is and lamenting that men of power seem to be losing control. The singer looks to the future and expresses hope that his generation will be able to make a positive impact and keep their promises.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of the world and the desperate need for love and positive action to counteract the chaos and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I must have dreamed a thousand dreams
I have had so many hopes and aspirations over time
Been haunted by a million screams
I have been plagued by countless cries of despair and agony
But I can hear the marching feet
Despite my dreams and the screams I hear, reality is now taking place
They're moving into the street
Something is happening; people are coming together
Now, did you read the news today?
Were you informed of current events or happenings?
They say the danger has gone away
They say that things have calmed down and that we are safe
But I can see the fire's still alight
I can see that there are still problems, visible evidence of the chaos
They're burning into the night
These fires are constantly present, casting gloom on the future
There's too many men, too many people
The world population and its problems are becoming overwhelming
Making too many problems
We are causing harm to the world and each other
And there's not much love to go around
We don't seem to be caring and supportive of each other
Can't you see this is the land of confusion?
This constantly shifting, chaotic world is so full of turmoil
This is the world we live in
This is the current state of the environment we all share
And these are the hands we're given
We have the ability to help and create change for the better
Use them and let's start trying
It's time for action and actual efforts to make a difference
To make it a place worth living in
Our ultimate goal should be to build a community we all want to reside in
Oh, Superman, where are you now?
We still rely on a sense of hope and waiting for a powerful rescuer
When everything's gone wrong somehow?
Things always seem to end up unsatisfactory, no matter our efforts
Men of steel, these men of power
The powerful figures of the world, the ones who should be helping us
I'm losing control by the hour
I'm losing grip on this world and the possibility of change
This is the time, this is the place
This moment, right now, is where we need to focus our attention
So we look for the future
We hope that things will turn out for the better in the long run
But there's not much love to go around
The absence of emotional care for others is still a major problem
Tell me why this is the land of confusion
Why does this world continue to stay in chaos and disorder?
I remember long ago
There was once a time where things were simpler and safer
When the sun was shining
The world used to be bright and full of promise
And all the stars were bright all through the night
The night sky was once vibrant and sparkling with hope
In the wake of this madness, as I held you tight
In this chaotic world, I still hold on to those I care for
So long ago
Those precious moments feel like ages ago
I won't be coming home tonight
I cannot bear to come back to such a hopeless and broken world
My generation will put it right
My peers and I will create the necessary changes to better our world
We're not just making promises
We are not simply stating our intent without action to follow through
That we know we'll never keep
We fully intend to carry out our plans, no matter the difficulty
This is the world we live in
This is the harsh reality of our environment that we must confront
And these are the hands we're given
The power to make a difference is in our own two hands
Use them and let's start trying
It's time to utilize our given abilities and make change happen
To make it a place worth fighting for
Our ultimate goal is to create a world worth fighting to protect and uphold
And these are the names we're given
The names and identities we possess are all a part of this world
Stand up and let's start showing
We must take action and showcase the change we want to see
Just where our lives are going to
It's time to determine the direction of our future, and make it a positive one.
Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Anthony George Banks, Phillip David Charles Collins, Michael Rutherford
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Jon Keys
It's a cover of a Genesis song!
@gwenderp6229
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"And now, behold, the souls of those who have died are crying out making their
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cease because of the lawless deeds which are wrought on the earth."
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"Land Of Confusion"
[Originally by Genesis]
I must have dreamed a thousand dreams
Been haunted by a million screams
But I can hear the marching feet
They're moving into the street
Now, did you read the news today?
They say the danger has gone away
But I can see the fire's still alight
They're burning into the night
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go around
Can't you see this is a land of confusion?
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
Oh, superman, where are you now?
When everything's gone wrong somehow?
The men of steel, these men of power
Are losing control by the hour
This is the time, this is the place
So we look for the future
But there's not much love to go around
Tell me why this is a land of confusion
This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in
I remember long ago
When the sun was shining
And all the stars were bright all through the night
In the wake of this madness, as I held you tight
So long ago
I won't be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right
We're not just making promises
That we know we'll never keep
There's too many men, too many people
Making too many problems
And there's not much love to go round
Can't you see this is a land of confusion?
Now, this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for
This is the world we live in
And these are the names we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our lives are going to
@jasonoverman9679
People seem to be missing one key point of this song. It's about people putting aside their differences and uniting against those that are using people's fear, anger and hatred to control us and keep us divided.
@DarthVader-sp8fe
Basically the Media is what you're telling me right
@jasonoverman9679
@@DarthVader-sp8fe them(both sides of the political spectrum) and the people pulling their strings. Which is why their song "The Vengeful One" is always a good one to listen to after this one
@chrispersinger5422
@@jasonoverman9679 Exactly my guy, and yet people use this song to push a political agenda ironically enough, because they can twist the interpretation of it.
@2knives1cook
You mean like what the US government is doing?
@chrishart3552
Well the fat corporate boss is a good metaphor for Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. They've been buying out governments for 25+ years. If anyone deserves to get Robin Hooded, it's them.
@daisymeroalin2372
Fact: The older this song gets, the more relevant it is
Edit: Revisiting this 2 years later as yet another war starts
@Ithurtssobad
It has always been relevant. Problems don't get worse, they simply exist and won't go away until people learn how to behave themselves and absolve their selfish nature. Unfortunately, we humans are only good at fucking everything up.
@greentiger5886
That is a frightening truth.