Strange World
Evoken Lyrics
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Hiding here inside ourselves we live our lives afraid
So close your eyes and just believe in everything your told
Cause in this land of great confusion it's easy to give up control
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
And this is the place where everything begins and ends again
No secrets left to find no seven deadly sins
This world that we have wasted has kept us very well
When science now is sacred who will save us from ourselves
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
Strange world people talk sometimes I wonder why
Strange world people kill still no-one hears their cries
Strange world burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Strange world
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
The lyrics of Evoken's "Strange World" describe the confusing and uncertain state of the world. The opening lines suggest that maybe the only opportunity to express oneself is within one's own mind. We may be afraid to reveal our true selves, so instead, we keep everything bottled up inside. The next lines encourage us to believe what we are told as the world is full of confusion, and it's easy to lose control. The chorus repeats the phrase "Strange world" and suggests that people talk and tell lies, kill each other, and yet dream of seeing the light someday.
The next verse describes the world as devoid of any mystery or intrigue, and there are no more secrets to uncover. The world has become so advanced that even science has become sacred, but who is going to save us from our own destruction? The chorus repeats itself, but the lyrics highlight that people talk for the sake of talking, and often, their words are meaningless. Meanwhile, people die, and no one hears their cries. The singer expresses a desire to "burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes" in the last line.
Overall, "Strange World" reflects on the state of humanity, the lack of unity and understanding, and the need for hope and light to prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this our last chance to say all we have to say
Are we running out of opportunities to express ourselves?
Hiding here inside ourselves we live our lives afraid
We are scared and choose to hide within ourselves.
So close your eyes and just believe in everything your told
Blindly follow the norms being shoveled down our throats.
Cause in this land of great confusion it's easy to give up control
We are inundated with misinformation making it easy to lose track.
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
In this baffling world, deceit and falsehood are all around us.
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Revenge and violence contribute to the many oddities this world.
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
There is still hope of enlightenment and progress.
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
Embrace positive thoughts to overcome the negativity.
And this is the place where everything begins and ends again
The cycle of birth and death continues.
No secrets left to find no seven deadly sins
all of the secrets have been uncovered and there is nothing hidden.
This world that we have wasted has kept us very well
We have done nothing but exploit this earth and we are comfortable.
When science now is sacred who will save us from ourselves
Science, which we hold in the highest esteem, might as well be our only way out.
Strange world people talk sometimes I wonder why
I often question the reason behind people's conversations.
Strange world people kill still no-one hears their cries
Despite the blatant occurrences of homicides, there is no one who can offer consolation or comfort.
Strange world burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
I wish I could erase these aimless tears I cry.
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
We need to hold on to hope and trust that things will work out in the end.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID SAYLOR, BRETT HAMMOND, ROB HEWINS, PAUL PRYOR
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