Virtual Insanity
Jamiroquai Lyrics

World we're living in
The current state of the world is the topic being discussed in this song.

And it's a wonder man can eat at all
The state of the world is so chaotic that it's a wonder that people can still function normally, even when it comes to basic things like eating.

When things are big that should be small
The world's priorities are out of balance and things that should be small and insignificant are blown out of proportion.

Who can tell what magic spells we'll be doing for us?
No one knows what kind of technology or advancements will be made in the future that will change the way we live.

And I'm giving all my love to this world
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world, the singer is still hopeful and giving his all to make it better.

Only to be told, I can't see, I can't breathe
The world is becoming so overwhelming that it's hard to see clearly and even breathe properly.

No more will we be
The current way of living is unsustainable and has to change.

And nothing's gonna change the way we live
People are resistant to change their ways, even when they know it's for the better.

'Cause we can always take but never give
The way people live now is very self-centered and focused on taking for themselves without regard for others.

And now that things are changing for the worse, see
The world is becoming even more chaotic and uncertain, which is causing further concern and anxiety.

Whoa, it's a crazy world we're living in
The singer is reflecting on the madness and chaos of the world.

And I just can't see that half of us immersed in sin
The singer is noticing the lack of morality and ethics in the world, as many people seem to be going against what is right.

Is all we have to give these futures made of virtual insanity
The future is looking bleak and uncertain, as technology and virtual reality are replacing real experiences and interactions.

Now always seem to be governed by this love we have
The obsession with technology and virtual reality is taking over and controlling people's lives.

For useless, twisting, other new technology
The new technology being created and used is often useless and twisted, and is not actually contributing to making the world a better place.

Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground
People are becoming so consumed with technology and virtual reality that they are isolating themselves and losing touch with reality.

And I'm thinking what a mess we're in
The singer is reflecting on the chaos of the world and the negative impact it's having on people.

Hard to know where to begin
The problems facing the world are so numerous and complex that it's hard to even know where to start when it comes to solving them.

If I could slip the sickly ties of earth that man has made
The singer is yearning for a way to break free from the negative influence that humanity has had on the world and its environment.

And now every mother can choose a color of her child
Genetic engineering and technology are changing even the most basic aspects of human life, like the way children are born and their physical appearance.

That's not nature's way
The singer realizes that the way humans are altering nature and manipulating life is not natural and is causing problems for the world.

Well that's what they said yesterday
Even though people are aware of the negative effects of technology and genetic engineering, they still continue to push forward with these advancements.

There's nothing left to do but pray
The singer is reflecting on the hopelessness of the situation and feeling like there's no solution or way to fix the problems facing the world.

I think it's time I found a new religion
The way the world is going, the singer feels like he needs to find something new to believe in or hold onto.

Whoa, it's so insane
The singer is reflecting on the craziness of the world and the situation humanity has found itself in.

To synthesize another strain
The creation of new technology and inventions is starting to feel very repetitive and meaningless.

There's something in these futures that we have to be told
The singer is suggesting that there are hidden truths or secrets about the future that people need to be aware of in order to prepare for what's to come.

Virtual insanity this world we're living in
The song title is repeated, highlighting the theme of the negative effects of technology and virtual reality on the world.

Yeah, the world is all I have
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world, the singer realizes that the world is all he has and he needs to care for it and make it a better place.

Now this lie that we're living
The singer is reflecting on the idea that the way the world is currently functioning is not sustainable and is built on lies and false beliefs.

It's all going wrong, it's out the window
The situation in the world is becoming worse and more chaotic, and things that were once important or essential are now being forgotten or disregarded.

You know that there is nothing worse than
The singer is reflecting on the seriousness of the situation and the fact that it's hard to imagine anything worse than the current state of the world.

A manly man, there is nothing worse than
The singer is suggesting that even the most powerful and strong people in the world are unable to fix the problems facing it, making the situation seem even more helpless.

A foolish man, yeah
The current way of living is foolish and unsustainable.