MAD WORLD
Jasmine-thompson Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Find it hard to tell you,
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Find it hard to tell you,
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
The lyrics of the song Mad World by Jasmine Thompson paints a picture of a bleak and hopeless world where everyone is just going through the motions of life. The first two lines describe a world filled with familiar faces, but all tired and worn out, and going nowhere in life. The line "their tears are filling up their glasses" shows that the people have given up and are numbing their pain with alcohol. The singer expresses their desire to escape from this world - "Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow No tomorrow, no tomorrow."
The second verse describes a child's innocent birthday celebration, and implies that the child's happiness is fleeting and temporary as they still have to face the harsh reality of the world. The singer then talks about their experience in school where they felt invisible and unheard, not knowing their place in the world. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their mixed emotions of finding the state of the world both funny and sad, while also acknowledging the allure of death as an escape from the madness.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of emptiness and hopelessness that many people experience in a world that can seem mundane, cruel, and overwhelming. It speaks of the duality and complexity of human emotions in a world that often feels chaotic and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I see the same people and places every day
Worn out places, worn out faces
The people and places I see are tired and exhausted
Bright and early for the daily races
Everyone wakes up early to start their daily routine
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their efforts, they are not making any significant progress
Their tears are filling up their glasses
The people around me are sad and crying
No expression, no expression
They are hiding their emotions and feelings
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
I want to escape my own problems and sadness
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I feel like there is no hope for the future
I find it kind of funny
I am amused in a strange way
I find it kind of sad
But at the same time, I feel sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
Even in my dreams, death seems like a better alternative to this reality
Find it hard to tell you,
It's difficult for me to express
I find it hard to take
I am struggling to cope
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Watching people go through the same motions over and over is extremely
Mad world, mad world
This world feels insane and overwhelming
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Kids are looking forward to feeling happy and fulfilled
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Birthdays are supposed to be special and happy occasions
And I feel the way that every child should
I want to feel the same joy and excitement that children feel
Sit and listen, sit and listen
I want someone to listen to me and offer guidance
Went to school and I was very nervous
I was anxious when I went to school
No one knew me, no one knew me
I didn't have any friends or connections at school
Hello teacher tell me, what's my lesson?
I need guidance and direction from my teacher
Look right through me, look right through me
But my teacher and others ignore me and refuse to help
Mad world
This world feels crazy and overwhelming
Mad world
It's hard to make sense of everything
Mad world
This world feels like it's in chaos
Mad world
This world is filled with despair and chaos
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Roland Orzabal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bahar
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And I feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello, teacher! Tell me, what's my lesson?
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny
I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying
Are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you
I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very, very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarging your world
Mad world
RaniLin
It is like, I hear an angel singing.
Your covers are AMAZING
Sorry for my bad English 😳
My favourite now: Sweet Child.
But this one is also 👌🏽
In my top 10 😉
Greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Doei!
Alen AxP
You did NOT!? O MG YOU DID IT! This is an awesome song an awesome cover!
askdgfl
She sang this when she was 16 years old. So talented 😭
Joe Vargas
I hear all her songs
Joe Vargas
Also she has the power yo sing😇👩🎤🎵🎶🎼🎤
Frank L
If you've already heard one version, it's not easy to still be open to an alternative new version. But I will give it a try. The voice is excellent. No distracting show around it is good too. My problem is that the song needs wisdom for credibility. That usually means an older age to look back at the past life. Learning the lessons and prepare for post life. I admit, not every old person is wise, and sometimes very young people are further along than others (Greta Thunberg, for example). Call me limited and unfair, but I think in 10 years she can make it even more impressive. It's my humble opinion.
Raze Gaming
Actually I'm pretty sure this is using audio from a video she recorded at 13
pLayC
no your wrong... shes a thief its easy to sing someone Else's song, you sould listen to the guy that wrote it in the 80's lol, also singing this at 16 there is no meaning behind it
Andreas Persson
This song is 40(!) years old and it STILL hits you right in the gut. Amazing!
Anonymous Freak
Especially the Michael Andrews-arranged "slow" version (first sung by Gary Jules.) The original fast version is good, but the song takes on a completely different meaning slowed down and acoustic.
Tony Juan
D'habitude je n'aime pas trop les reprises, mais quelques-unes font exception et la voix de Jasmine sur cette chanson est juste magnifique.