See the World
Gomez Lyrics
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Where do you want to be?
'Cause now you're trying to pick a fight
With everyone you need
You seem like a soldier
Who's lost his composure
You're wounded and playing a waiting game
See the world, find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been said and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you earned
Empty handed
Surrounded by a senseless scene
With nothing of significance
Besides a shadow of a dream
You sound like an old joke
You want out, a bit broke
And askin me time and time again
And the answer's still the same
See the world, find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been said and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you earned
You've got a chance to put things right
So how's it going to be?
Lay down your arms now
And put us beyond doubt
So reach out it's not too far away
Don't mess around now, don't delay
See the world, find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been said and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you earned
The things that you earned
Are given, not won
The things that you earned
Are given, not won
The song See the World by Gomez tells a story of someone who is lost and unsure of where they want to be in life. The lyrics are written in a way that suggests the person is desperate for a change or a solution to their problems. They're trying to pick a fight with anyone who can help them and they're struggling to find a sense of purpose. The lyrics suggest that the person is hurt and vulnerable, playing a waiting game in no man's land where they feel there is nobody to blame.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, encouraging the person to see the world and find an old-fashioned girl. The message seems to be that material possessions or achievements that are won don't hold as much significance as the things in life that are given, such as love and relationships.
The verse that follows suggests that the person is empty-handed and surrounded by a senseless scene, with nothing of significance besides a shadow of a dream. They question everything and sound like an old joke. The singer is asking for help time and time again, but the answers given remain the same.
The song concludes with the suggestion that the person can change their situation by laying down their arms and reaching out. It suggests that a solution is not too far away, but the singer must act fast and not delay.
Line by Line Meaning
Day to day
Everyday you wake up and face a new day.
Where do you want to be?
Have you ever thought what you want to do in life and how you will achieve it?
'Cause now you're trying to pick a fight
With everyone you need
You are fighting with everyone who can actually help you.
You seem like a soldier
Who's lost his composure
You're wounded and playing a waiting game
In no man's land, no one's to blame
You seem like a soldier who’s lost in his way of life and not sure what to do further.
See the world, find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been said and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that you earned
Take a break and see what the world offers to you, meet someone who can take you back to old days. At the end of the day, it’s the things given to you that are more meaningful than things you won for yourself.
Empty handed
Surrounded by a senseless scene
With nothing of significance
Besides a shadow of a dream
You’re left with nothing, surrounded by useless things, and everything seems a hopeless dream.
You sound like an old joke
You want out, a bit broke
And askin me time and time again
And the answer's still the same
You repeat the same questions again and again to seek solutions, but the answer remains the same.
You've got a chance to put things right
So how's it going to be?
Lay down your arms now
And put us beyond doubt
So reach out it's not too far away
Don't mess around now, don't delay
You are still at a place to correct things, so Will you make it right and take the necessary steps? Drop the defensive attitude and reach out for help as it’s always there for you, don’t delay.
The things that you earned
Are given, not won
The things that you earned
Are given, not won
What you actually earn is what's given to you from others, and not what you won for yourself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Ottewell, Ian Thomas Ball, Oliver James Peacock, Paul Blackburn, Thomas William Gray
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shaloc
Every time I rewatch the House series I end up finding another amazing song that I rush off to find by googling lyrics.
@malakhassoon3000
omg that’s how I found it!
@gauravjain7653
That's how I too found this song, but your comment is 9 years old.
I reach this song on August one, 2022, 9 years after you did.
I hope you have been doing great all this time
@shaloc
@Gaurav Jain I suppose so hah, I'm still here on youtube watching music videos at least!
@gauravjain7653
@shaloc that's great. How's everything else in life?
@Jimblght
@Gaurav Jain and I find it today.
@mejlaification
Gomez is a criminally underrated band.
@gravityprophet6313
I imagine House and Wilson driving down to La Tierra Del Fuego and doing some good before arriving in Patagonia with House helping his friend die peacefully on a Sunset beach.
@maddi3cd974
My Dad played this a lot around the house when I was younger. I just heard it again recently. I love it, gives me such a sense of nostalgia
@aszalai86
Absolutely love this! When I'll have my own house, i'll just get a glass of fine red wine, sit on the couch and listen to this song, after a day of hard work... amazing.