Mad World
Jennifer Ann Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
and their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
And I find it kinda funny
I find it kinda 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 kinda funny
I find it kinda 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
The song “Mad World” by Jennifer Ann is a melancholic and thought-provoking piece that explores the complexities of modern life. The first verse paints a picture of a world that is, on the surface, familiar and routine. However, it is also a world that is devoid of purpose, with people going about their daily lives without any real direction or sense of meaning. The imagery of "worn out places, worn out faces" reinforces this sense of routine and monotony.
The second verse delves deeper into the feelings of despair and hopelessness that people experience. The line "their tears are filling up their glasses" suggests that people are drowning in their sorrows, unable to cope with the challenges of life. The singer desires to escape from this reality, to "hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow." However, there is no hope for tomorrow, no escape from this mad world.
The chorus is a clear expression of the singer's mixed feelings towards this reality. While she finds it both funny and sad, she is also haunted by dark dreams of death that paradoxically provide a sense of comfort. The final line of the song, "enlarging your world," suggests that by confronting the harsh realities of life, one can expand one's perspective and experience growth. Overall, "Mad World" is an evocative and poignant song that prompts the listener to reflect on the human condition and the meaning of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I am surrounded by people whom I see regularly.
Worn out places, worn out faces
The places and faces seem to be repeatedly withering away.
Bright and early for their daily races
Everyday, people get up early to do what they need to do in order to survive.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite their efforts, they feel like they are not progressing forward in life.
And their tears are filling up their glasses
They are crying so much that their glasses are filling up with tears.
No expression, no expression
They seem to lack any visible emotions despite being upset.
Hide my head, I wanna drown my sorrow
I want to hide my face and submerge myself in my misery.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I feel like there is no future for me, that nothing is going to change.
And I find it kinda funny
I see irony in the situation.
I find it kinda sad
But at the same time, it's depressing.
The dreams in which I'm dying
My dreams are about death.
Are the best I've ever had
Strangely, these dreams are the most enjoyable I have.
I find it hard to tell you
It's difficult for me to explain to others.
I find it hard to take
It's even harder for me to cope with.
When people run in circles
When people start repeating their actions daily in the same pattern.
It's a very, very mad world, mad world
The world seems insane and illogical.
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Kids are looking forward to the day of their life when they feel good.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
It's their birthday and they are supposed to be happy.
And I feel the way that every child should
I feel like I am supposed to feel, just like every other child should.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
I just want to sit down and listen to what others have to say.
Went to school and I was very nervous
I had a lot of anxiety when I went to school.
No one knew me, no one knew me
Nobody knew who I was.
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
I am asking the teacher to tell me what I need to learn.
Look right through me, look right through me
But the teacher ignores me, as if I do not exist.
Enlarging your world
In this mad world, people need to find a way to see beyond themselves and grow.
Mad world
The world is a crazy place.
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eloise7488
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda 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
Made to 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 kinda funny, I find it kinda 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
Enlarge your world
Mad world
@toniquinn5347
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
and 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 kinda funny
I find it kinda 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 kinda funny
I find it kinda 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
@Biketunerfy
The best rendition of @Mad World I’ve ever had the fortune of coming across. Hauntingly beautiful and serene. So moving and simply magical that a song can evoke such strong feelings and emotions. Well done.
@ArekPilarz
Absolutely amazing cover. Great instruments and fab vocal. Really great work. Can't stop listening!!!
@JenniferAnnmusic
+Arek Pilarz (DJ Arek) Thanks so much for your lovely comment! So happy you like it :)
@claricerose4872
Questa cover l'ho sentita in Rosy Abate mi è venuta la pelle d'oca veramente bellissima complimenti ❤️
@TheMad1958
Wow, this is amazing, the best cover of Mad World on the planet, the instrumental version brought tears to my eyes, you're very talented Jennifer.
@JenniferAnnmusic
+TheMad1958 What a lovely comment, thank you for your kind words :)
@eu_fm_
I fell in love with the rythm and your voice. Thank you for this cover.
@omnixrevan7696
Such a fantastic version of a classic song. Well Done!
@JenniferAnnmusic
+Hell Hunter01 Thank you very much!!
@macmaghnuis
This is simply stunning. Beautiful version of a classic song.