Virtual Insanity
Jamiroquai Lyrics


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Ooh, hey hey, oh
What we're living in
Let me tell ya

And it's a wonder man can eat at all
When things are big that should be small
Who can tell what magic spells we'll be doing for us?
And I'm giving all my love to this world
Only to be told
I can't see, I can't breathe
No more will we be
And nothing's gonna change the way we live
'Cause we can always take but never give
And now that things are changing for the worse, see
Whoa, it's a crazy world we're living in
And I just can't see that half of us immersed in sin
Is all we have to give these

Futures made of virtual insanity
Now always seem to be governed by this love we have
For useless, twisting of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground

And I'm thinking what a mess we're in
Hard to know where to begin
If I could slip the sickly ties of earth that man has made
And now every mother can choose the color
Of her child
That's not nature's way
Well that's what they said yesterday
There's nothing left to do but pray
I think it's time to find a new religion
Whoa, it's so insane
To synthesize another strain
There's something in these futures that we have to be told

Futures made of virtual insanity
Now always seem to be governed by this love we have
For useless, twisting of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground, whoa

Now there is no sound
If we all live underground
And now it's virtual insanity
Forget your virtual reality
Oh, there's nothing so bad as a meddlin' man
Oh yeah
I know, yeah
(Ooh)

Futures made of virtual insanity
Now always seem to be governed by this love we have
For useless, twisting of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground, oh

(Livin' in, virtual insanity) Now this life that we're living
It's all going wrong, it's out of the window
(Livin' in, virtual insanity) You know that there is nothing worse than
(Livin' in, virtual insanity) A rambling man, there is nothing worse than
(Livin' in, virtual insanity) A foolish mind, yeah





Virtual insanity is what we're living in
Yeah, well it's alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai was written by lead vocalist Jay Kay and released in 1996. The lyrics describe a world in chaos and virtual reality taking over reality. The first verse talks about how everything is out of proportion and unpredictable, and the singer is giving love to the world despite being told there's no hope left. The chorus is about how our obsession with technology is leading to virtual insanity, and we live in a world where there's no sound because everyone is underground.


The second verse speaks to the problem of genetic engineering, where mothers can choose the color of their children, which is something that goes against nature's way. The singer notes that it's time to find a new religion, and that there's something we need to know about the future. The chorus repeats the idea that our obsession with new technology is leading to a state of virtual insanity, and the world we're living in is all we have.


Line by Line Meaning

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.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Kay, Derrick McKenzie, Simon Katz, Toby Smith, Wallis Buchanan, Stuart Zender

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@JetstreamSamurice

What we're living in?
Lemme tell ya

Yeah, it's a wonder man can eat at all
When things are big that should be small
Who can tell what magic spells we'll be doing for us

And I'm giving all my love to this world
Only to be told
I can't see, I can't breathe
No more will we be

And nothing's gonna change the way we live
'Cause we can always take, but never give
And now that things are changing for the worse, see
Whoa, it's a crazy world we're living in
And I just can't see that half of us immersed in sin
Is all we have to give these

Futures made of virtual insanity, now
Always seem to be governed by this love we have
For these useless, twisting, of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound, for we all live underground

And I'm thinking what a mess we're in
Hard to know where to begin
If I could slip the sickly ties that earthly man has made
And now every mother can choose the color
Of her child, that's not nature's way

Well, that's what they said yesterday
There's nothing left to do, but pray
I think it's time to find a new religion

Whoa, it's so insane
To synthesize another strain
There's something in these futures
That we have to be told

Futures made of virtual insanity, now
Always seem to be governed by this love we have
For these useless, twisting, of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound, for we all live underground, wow

Now there is no sound
If we all live underground
And now it's virtual insanity
Forget your virtual reality

Oh, there's nothing so bad
As a man-made man
Oh, yeah, I know, yeah (take it to the dance floor)

I know I can't go on

Of this virtual insanity we're living in
Has got to change, yeah
Things will never be the same
And I can't go on
Where we're living in
Oh, oh, virtual insanity

Oh, this world
He's got to change
'Cause I just
I just can't keep going on in this virtual, virtual insanity
That we're living in, that we're living in
And that virtual insanity is what is, yeah

Futures made of virtual insanity, now
Always seem to be governed by this love we have
For these useless, twisting, of our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound, for we all live underground, oh

Futures made of, now, virtual insanity
Now we all, we seem to be governed by a love
For these useless, twisting, of our new technology
And now there is no sound, for we all live underground
Yes, we do, oh

now this life that we live in
(Virtual insanity) it's all going wrong
Out of the window (living in)
Do you know there is nothing worse than (virtual insanity)

a man-made man
(Virtual insanity) there's nothing worse than
(Living in) a foolish man
(Virtual insanity) hey!

Virtual insanity is what we're living in, yeah
Well... It's alright



@rorocyr5175

Oh yeah
What we're living in
(Let me tell ya)
It's a wonder men can eat at all
When things are big that should be small
Who can tell what magic spells we'll be doing for us
And I'm giving all my love to this world
Only to be told
I can't see
I can't breathe
No more will we be
And nothing's going to change the way we live
Cos' we can always take but never give
And now that things are changing for the worse
See, its a crazy world we're living in
And I just can't see that half of us immersed in sin
Is all we have to give these -
Future's made of virtual insanity now
Always seem to, be governed by this love we have
For useless, twisting, our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound - for we all live underground
And I'm thinking what a mess we're in
Hard to know where to begin
If I could slip the sickly ties that earthly man has made
And now every mother, can choose the colour
Of her child
That's not nature's way
Well that's what they said yesterday
There's nothing left to do but pray
I think it's time I found a new religion
Waoh - it's so insane
To synthesize another strain
There's something in these
Futures that we have to be told
Futures made of virtual insanity - now
Always seem to, be govern'd by this love we have
For useless, twisting, our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound - for we all live underground
Now there is no sound
If we all live underground
And now it's virtual insanity
Forget your virtual reality
Oh, there's nothing so bad
I know yeah
Of this virtual insanity, we're livin in
Has got to change, yeah
Things, will never be the same
And I can't go on
While we're livin' in oh, oh virtual insanity
Oh, this world, has got to change
Cos I just, I just can't keep going on, it was virtual
Virtual insanity that we're livin' in, that we're livin' in
That virtual insanity is what it is
Futures made of virtual insanity - now
Always seem to, be govern'd by this love we have
For useless, twisting, our new technology
Oh, now there is no sound - for we all live underground



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@danielaarroyo1622

This songs makes me feel I could walk around a room where the furniture is always moving around

@bruhhow9534

dancing, walking and rearranging furniture ay?

@danielaarroyo1622

@@bruhhow9534 yes, while babs is shopping so I can let a bird out the cage

@sup209

Dancing. Walking.

@minhbuh8207

@@sup209 Rearranging furniture

@purk.30

While babs is shopping

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@soninnbom6685

who knew a song would remind me of a story about two brothers, clouds, rainbows, snails, blue frogs, discos, a green baby and time speeding up

@jackoboi42

The kind of evil that doesn't realize it's evil... is the worst kind there is

@Zombie-TV

JJBA

@chewy...

Even though it may be beyond your comprehension, I will leave you with this.....TIme. Will. Accelerate.

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