Strange World
Him Lyrics
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Hiding here inside ourselves, we live our lives afraid
so close your eyes and just believe in everything you’re 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 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, ṗeople kill, still no one hears their cries
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
Burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Still I wonder, wonder why
The lyrics to HIM's song "Strange World" reflect on the difficulties of the world we live in. The song talks about the fear people have of being truthful and the great amount of confusion that exists in society. It acknowledges the way in which people tell lies and take revenge for wrongs committed against them. The song is generally pessimistic, but offers hope in the idea that things can get better through belief and perseverance. The lyrics suggest that this is the only way that people can overcome the darkness of the world and emerge into the light.
The lyrics capture the spirit of the time they were written in, and speak to the struggles and fears that many people had during that time. They also acknowledge the idea that the world is not perfect, but that people should continue to strive for a better future. The song's lyrics are powerful, and they speak to people in a way that is both relatable and inspiring. Overall, the song's lyrics are complex and offer a great deal of insight into the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this our last chance to say all we have to say?
Are we down to the final opportunity to express ourselves?
Hiding here inside ourselves, we live our lives afraid
We are confined by our own fears, living a life of caution
so close your eyes and just believe in everything you’re told
Blindly trust all that is told, no need for rationality
Cause in this land of great confusion, it’s easy to give up control
It is effortless to surrender control in a place of chaos and uncertainty
Strange world, people talk and tell only lies
This world is peculiar where people converse nothing but falsehoods
Strange world, people kill an eye for an eye
This world is odd where people retaliate by committing murder
Strange world, dream one day we’ll see the light
This world is strange in that we hope that someday we will gain enlightenment
Strange world, believe and everything will be alright
In this curious world, just have faith, and everything will eventually work out
And this is the place everything begins and ends again
This is where everything originates and culminates once again
No secrets left to find, no seven deadly sins
There are no mysteries or immoralities to uncover in this world
This world that we have wasted, has kept us very well
The world we treated recklessly has taken good care of us
When science now is sacred, who will save us from ourselves?
In an era where science is considered divine, who will rescue humanity from its destructive tendencies?
Strange world, people talk, sometimes I wonder why
Conversations in this world are bizarre, and I can't help but question why
Strange world, ṗeople kill, still no one hears their cries
In this strange world, people are dying, yet their pleas for help are ignored
Burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
I want to rid myself of these meaningless tears
Still I wonder, wonder why
Nonetheless, I can't stop myself from asking why
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN GRIVOIS, MICHAEL PRENDERGAST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
C. Delahunty
I've loved the original but the fact one of my favorite bands covered it gave me goosebumps on my goosebumps when I first heard it.
bgrif18
I love this song! HIM has and always will be my favorite band.
Erick
Mis oídos agradecen infinitamente escuchar esta canción
AlienAceCat
Yes! I didn't quite realize how much I missed these guys until I saw this! Absolutely cannot wait for more! Hey people, don't forget to pre-order XX - Two Decades of Love Metal! It comes out in the USA on Nov. 6 - we want to make sure they have great sales on that first day, so pre-order your copy if at all possible and support the band! And join your local HIM Street Team to learn how to support and promote the band even more! Many thanks! (though he music is definitely its own reward =D)
WorldOfYessica
This is in fact an official video. It was a live performance recorded at at Finnvox Studios, in Finland on August 2012 and is directed by Eugene Riecansky. Ville has even commented about it in some recent interviews stating that they had planned a video for the song and they had recorded footage for the video in studio. Making this the official video for this song.
Vanny Lorena
so glad to see them after all tis time that for me seemed eternal... they are definetly the best in the world!!--- the world needs HIM now more than ever !! hurry up with the new album please <3
ana karolina guido peralta
him es lo mejor q hay como lo he dicho anteriormente los covers le salen muy bien y este no es la excepcion los amo ya hacian falta chicos espero con ansias el disco
iexplode62
I've liked this band for years.....nice to see another excellent piece of work from them!
azrocker666
HIM is back! Ville's vocals great as always & guitar sounds badass as ever!
Nikki Angelus
Shit, man! HIM never seems to let down my expectations. They're always returning seeming stronger than ever.