In another world
James A Lyrics


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She calls out to the man on the street
'Sir, can you help me?
It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?'

He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there

Oh think twice, it's another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, it's just another day for you,
You and me in paradise

She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been crying
She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
She can't walk but she's trying

Oh think twice

Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
Oh Lord, there must be something you can say

You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
Cause she didn't fit in there





Oh think twice

Overall Meaning

James A's song, "In Another World," is a powerful commentary on the plight of marginalized people in society. The lyrics describe a woman who is homeless and calls out for help on the street. However, the people who pass by her, including a man who she directly requests for help, ignore her and show no empathy for her condition. Despite her struggles, the woman continues to persevere and tries to walk despite having blisters on her feet. Through the lyrics, James A encourages listeners to pause and reflect on their privilege and the ways in which they can make a positive impact in the lives of people struggling with homelessness and poverty.


The chorus of the song, "Oh think twice, it's another day for you and me in paradise," is a poignant reminder of the stark contrast between the experience of people with secure housing and those who are homeless. The line "Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do, Oh Lord, there must be something you can say," further emphasizes the urgency of the issue and the need for people to take action to assist those who are struggling.


In summary, "In Another World" is a powerful social commentary that sheds light on the struggles of homeless individuals in society. The lyrics encourage listeners to take action and make a positive difference in the lives of those who may be less fortunate.


Line by Line Meaning

She calls out to the man on the street
A homeless woman ask for the help of the man walking on the street


'Sir, can you help me?
The woman politely asks the man for assistance


It's cold and I've nowhere to sleep,
The woman is unable to handle the cold weather and is homeless without a place to sleep


Is there somewhere you can tell me?'
She requests that the man provide her with any location or shelter for the night


He walks on, doesn't look back
The man decides to ignore the woman's plea and continues on without offering help


He pretends he can't hear her
The man purposefully avoids acknowledging the woman's request


Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
The man changes his mood by whistling as he walks away


Seems embarrassed to be there
The man feels uncomfortable and ashamed due to the situation


Oh think twice, it's another day for
The lyrics imply that the man should have considered his actions and their impact on others


You and me in paradise
The world could be a better place if every individual helped one another


She calls out to the man on the street
The woman makes another attempt to reach out for help


He can see she's been crying
The man realizes that the woman is in distress


She's got blisters on the soles of her feet
The woman's feet have been damaged due to prolonged walking without proper care


She can't walk but she's trying
Despite her condition, the woman puts the effort into moving towards a safe place


Oh Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do
The lyrics imply that the situation seems helpless, and there is no one around to help the woman


Oh Lord, there must be something you can say
The lyrics suggest that the situation could have a positive solution with the help of divine intervention


You can tell from the lines on her face
The woman has aged and struggled in life, as evidenced by the wrinkles on her face


You can see that she's been there
The woman has experienced hardship and difficulties throughout her life


Probably been moved on from every place
The woman has likely been abandoned and forced to leave each location she found shelter at


Cause she didn't fit in there
The woman's homeless status made her an outcast in each location she sought help for


Oh think twice
The lyrics are emphasizing the importance of reconsidering one's actions and impact on others




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Written by: Phil Collins

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@IleneCamila

This is a man's world, this is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
You see, man made the cars to take us over the road
Man made the train to carry the heavy load
Man made electric light to take us out of the dark
Man made the boat for the water, like Noah made the ark
This is a man's, man's, man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
Man thinks about our little bitty baby girls and our baby boys
Man made them happy, 'cause man made them toys
And after man make everything, everything he can
You know that man makes money, to buy from other man
This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing, not one little thing, without a woman or a girl
He's lost in the wilderness
He's lost in bitterness, he's lost lost



All comments from YouTube:

@chisomokayuni8078

This song was produced in 1966 and still lives on in 2023. Greatness

@daniellebonin1321

Cultissime

@khuongvan2169

Omg really?

@chisomokayuni8078

@@khuongvan2169 yes way way back

@alberto7694

É immortale.

@toastyae

Nice

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@angellabarbaran6299

My grandma told me that man and woman are like the wings of a bird. Both different sides but the bird still needs its wings to fly high

@Sanda_Gaming

A wise Granny

@jonsnow3300

Well bird can still walk without wings

@wardodoo

​@@jonsnow3300he rather fly thou😂

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