Strange World
Iron Maiden䤀 Lyrics
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Ship of white light in the sky, nobody there to reason why
Here I am, I'm not really there, smiling faces ever so rare
Let's walk in deepest space, living here just isn't the place
Oh
Stalks of light come from the ground, when I cry there isn't a sound
Shades of green grasses twine, girls drinking plasma wine
A look at love, a dream unfolds, living here, you'll never grow old
Oh baby
Don't you hear me call? Ooh
The lyrics to Iron Maiden's song Strange World describe the feeling of being stuck in a mundane and unfulfilling reality while dreaming of a strange and fantastical world. The singer longs to escape to this other realm, which is characterized by a white ship in the sky and stalks of light that seem to come from the ground. In this world, the singer is not really present and smiling faces are rare. Instead, the environment is full of shades of green grasses and girls drinking plasma wine. The singer suggests that only in this strange and dream-like place can true happiness and fulfillment be found.
The lyrics of Strange World convey a sense of displacement and a longing for something more meaningful. The singer is dissatisfied with their current reality and is searching for a way to escape to a place where they can truly thrive. The imagery of the white ship and the stalks of light suggest a world that is both otherworldly and surreal. The plasma wine and shades of green grasses add to this sense of otherness, conveying a feeling of being truly outside of mundane and everyday experience. Ultimately, Strange World represents a plea for escape and a desire to find a more meaningful existence.
Line by Line Meaning
The only place where you can dream, living here is not what it seems
Living in this world is not really as good as it looks, and dreaming is the only escape.
Ship of white light in the sky, nobody there to reason why
A mysterious white ship hangs in the sky, and no one knows why it's there or what it wants.
Here I am, I'm not really there, smiling faces ever so rare
The singer feels like they're not truly present in the world, and happiness is hard to find.
Let's walk in deepest space, living here just isn't the place
The artist suggests leaving this world and exploring the unknown depths of space instead.
Stalks of light come from the ground, when I cry there isn't a sound
Mystical light emerges from the earth, and the artist cries silently.
All my feelings cannot be held, I'm happy in my new strange world
The singer is finally free to express their emotions and finds happiness in this new, strange world.
Shades of green grasses twine, girls drinking plasma wine
Lush greenery and fantastical drinks are enjoyed in this new world.
A look at love, a dream unfolds, living here, you'll never grow old
Love is experienced and dreams come true, and there's no fear of aging or death in this new world.
Don't you hear me call? Ooh
The artist is reaching out for connection and hoping to be heard.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID SAYLOR, BRETT HAMMOND, ROB HEWINS, PAUL PRYOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danw3735
I love it because it reminds me of my dad who abandoned me to live on an alien planet. This movie hits home.
@ThomasStuart
same
@therealmgeleven722
Damn
Your dad like spiderman
Far From Home...
@latashakye7387
umm is that true then what is is like
@GeetaGalaway
😂😂😂
@pifandrei5743
Was he trying to hook you up with a homosexual also? 😆
@CharlesShow
I love when the main character said “it’s stranging time”, then proceeded to strange all over the bad guys.
@pil0tfisch439
Top comment 😂
@blocknboom9353
Strange World Part 2: It's Morbin' Time!
@z9665
Disney doesn't have bad guys no more 💀