Worlds Away
Go-Go's & The Go-Go's Lyrics

The Go-Go's's song "Worlds Away" is a dreamy and introspective track that explores the desire to escape from reality into a more peaceful and serene world, whether through sleep or imagination. The lyrics describe the feeling of being disconnected from one's surroundings, of feeling lost and searching for a way to find solace. The opening line, "Walking around it's clear I'm worlds away," sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer feeling like they are separate from the world they are in. They describe themselves as "thinking with only half my mind," implying that they are not fully present in their thoughts and surroundings.

The chorus of the song is a yearning to be "worlds away" from the day to day routine and stresses of life, and the repetition of the phrase reinforces this desire. The bridge of the song adds a sense of hope, with the singer slipping away to "somewhere in my heart" where they can find a world that they can have to themselves. The lines, "That's when I find myself not quite sleeping/But still dreaming and I'm worlds away," suggest that even when the singer is not physically asleep, they can still find a sense of peace and escape through their own imagination.

"Worlds Away" is a classic example of The Go-Go's's signature blend of pop hooks and punk rock attitude, with a dreamy and introspective edge that sets it apart from their other hits. The song was originally recorded in 1982 but was not released until 1984, when it appeared on their retrospective album "Greatest". It was not released as a single, but it quickly became a fan favorite and has remained a staple of their live shows.