Weight of the World
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Keep a light on those you love
They will be there when you die
Baby, there's no need to fear
Baby, there's no need to cry

Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
You fused my broken bones
Back together, then
Lift the weight of the world
From my shoulders again

Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone

You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
You touch my face God whispers in my ear
There are tears in my eyes
Love replaces fear
Fear

Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece in your life will mean something to someone




Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Editors’ song The Weight of the World are a heartwarming reminder to cherish the people we love and the moments we have with them. The first verse is an encouragement to keep those we love close and to appreciate their company because they will be there for us when we need them, even when facing death.


The chorus delves deeper into the idea that every little piece of our lives adds up to one, and those pieces will mean something to someone. It’s a message that even the smallest events, gestures, and interactions have a meaning and can have a significant impact on someone’s life. The second verse is a personal testimony to the transformative power of love. The singer was once broken, but someone was there to mend them, to lift the weight of the world from their shoulders. The theme of love replacing fear is repeated, emphasizing the idea that love can conquer any negative emotion.


Overall, the song is a beautifully written and expressed piece about connectivity, empathy, and love. It is a reminder that we are all part of a larger picture and that every interaction can make a difference in someone’s world.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep a light on those you love
Keep the people you love close and make sure they know you care.


They will be there when you die
Your loved ones will be there for you until the very end.


Baby there's no need to fear
There's no need to be afraid of the future or what it may hold.


Baby there's no need to cry
There's no need to shed tears over something that hasn't happened yet.


Every little piece in your life will add up to one
Every small experience, good or bad, will amount to a cumulative effect.


Every little piece in your life - will it mean something to someone?
Will your actions and experiences have a positive impact on others?


You fused my broken bones
You helped me put my broken pieces back together.


Back together, then
You helped me recover and become stronger.


Lift the weight of the world
You helped me escape from the struggles that weighed me down.


From my shoulders again
You helped me feel free and unburdened once more.


You touch my face God whispers in my ear
Your touch makes me feel a divine presence or comfort.


There are tears in my eyes
I become emotional because of your kindness.


Love replaces fear
Your love overcomes any fear or concern I may have had.


Fear
A reminder that fear should not control or dictate our actions and mindset.


Every little piece of your life will mean something to someone
Every aspect of our lives has the potential to positively impact those around us.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith

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playinthedark

"Keep a light on those you love/They will be there when you die." Sage advice to all of us. Magnificent song.

icemouf7480

💎!!!!

R W

Let's hope they're right ✅ 🙏

R W

@Marco Pöhler That's beautiful 😍

Marco Pöhler

My wife and I had engraved that line on our wedding rings. Hers with my handwriting and mine with her handwriting...

Carles

Sometimes, lonely nights looking for random music are bloody brilliant

Annabel Kristin Laskowski

YES!!!!!! Absolutely well said! :))) I always catch myself totally forgetting about time while looking for random (new) music, and then, it`s 2am! :D

Zackary Abbotts

Just listen to those lyrics, so much emotion, such a breathtaking track, truly stunning.

Nancy Linares

lyrics with a real meaning. Editors are amazing!!!

sebastian rodriguez

Beautiful song, beautiful voice!!

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