Oh What A World
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics


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Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe

Northern lights in our skies
Plants that grow and open your mind
Things that swim with a neon glow
How we all got here, nobody knows

These are real things
These are real things

Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us, it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you

Did I know you once in another life?
Are we here just once or a billion times?
Well, I wish I knew, but it doesn't matter
'Cause you're here right now, and I know what I feel

And these are real things
Yeah, these are real things

Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us, it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you
Oh, and then there is you

These are real things
These are real things

Oh, what a world, all kinds of magic
Tell me it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you

Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)




Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe

Overall Meaning

Kacey Musgraves's song "Oh What a World" is a song about appreciation for the beauty and wonder that exists in the world. The lyrics express a desire to stay in this world, which is full of magic and wonder, and it's hard to believe all of it is real. From Northern lights to neon glowing sea creatures to plants that open our minds, the song talks about the surreal and magical experiences that make life wonderful.


The lyrics take a philosophical turn in the second verse, where Musgraves wonders about the possibility of past lives and whether we live only once or a billion times. She expresses that it doesn't matter because what's important is being present in the moment with the person she is with. The song concludes by stating that all of these magical experiences are real, and the world is full of wonder, but then there is love, which is an even greater wonder.


The song speaks to the listener's soul and makes them appreciate the beauty of nature, the mystery of life, and the importance of love. The appreciation in the lyrics is contagious, and the song encourages the listener to appreciate the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
The world is so amazing that I don't want to leave it.


There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
The world is full of incredible and unbelievable things.


Northern lights in our skies
The amazing phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis can be seen in the sky.


Plants that grow and open your mind
Nature has the power to heal and elevate our consciousness.


Things that swim with a neon glow
There are sea creatures that emit a bright, glowing light in the ocean.


How we all got here, nobody knows
The mystery of our origins is still unsolved and unknown.


These are real things
These incredible things are not made up, they actually exist.


Thank god it's not too good to be true
It's a relief that these things are real and not just a dream.


Oh, and then there is you
And on top of all of this beauty and wonder, there is also the person I love.


Did I know you once in another life?
I feel a strong connection to my partner and wonder if we knew each other in a past life.


Are we here just once or a billion times?
I ponder if we only exist once in this world or if we have been reborn many times.


Well, I wish I knew, but it doesn't matter
Even though I don't know the answer, it doesn't change how I feel about my partner and the world.


'Cause you're here right now, and I know what I feel
What matters is that my partner is here with me in this moment and the love I have for them is real.


Oh, what a world, all kinds of magic
Again, the world is full of inexplicable and incredible things.


Tell me it's not too good to be true
It's hard to believe that all of these amazing things exist, but I hope they're not just a fantasy.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves

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[Intro]
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe

[Verse 1]
Northern lights in our skies
Plants that grow and open your mind
Things that swim with a neon glow
How we all got here, nobody knows

[Pre-Chorus]
These are real things
These are real things

[Chorus]
Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us; it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you

[Verse 2]
Did I know you once in another life?
Are we here just once or a billion times?
Well, I wish I knew, but it doesn't matter
'Cause you're here right now, and I know what I feel

[Pre-Chorus]
And these are real things
Yeah, these are real things

[Chorus]
Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us; it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you
Oh, and then there is you

[Pre-Chorus]
These are real things
These are real things

[Chorus 2]
Oh, what a world, all kinds of magic
Tell me it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you

[Outro]
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic; it's hard to believe



@lakeshiajones5799

Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
Northern lights in our skies
Plants that grow and open your mind
Things that swim with a neon glow
How we all got here, nobody knows
These are real things
These are real things
Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us, it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you
Did I know you once in another life?
Are we here just once or a billion times?
Well, I wish I knew, but it doesn't matter
'Cause you're here right now, and I know what I feel
And these are real things
Yeah, these are real things
Oh, what a world, don't wanna leave
All kinds of magic all around us, it's hard to believe
Thank God it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you
Oh, and then there is you
These are real things
These are real things
Oh, what a world, all kinds of magic
Tell me it's not too good to be true
Oh, what a world, and then there is you
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe
(And then there is you)
Oh, what a world, I don't wanna leave
There's all kinds of magic, it's hard to believe



All comments from YouTube:

@ClaytonAFoster

The love I have for Kacey Musgraves' music is unmatched. It's so peaceful, light, sweet, and it just makes you happy.

@joshuarodriguez9477

Me too, listen to The Impossible of Mariah carey has a peaceful and light vibe

@ghettomusic0

This song always makes me feel so serene like my brain is slowly galloping across a giant cosmic brownie

@TronTheTramp

TheDankTank exactly!!! ❤️❤️😂😂😂😂

@emillllysfreshbytch7

TheDankTank hahahaha yes!

@toddswartz3510

Yes this song really is brilliant yet so simple....takes you somewhere

@Michael.Walker.

I have it set for my morning alarm ⏰

@Evie2246

Haha, I getcha bro

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@meggiemeggs4908

This is not a song. This is a SPIRITUAL TRIP. I have never listened to kacey’s music before, but i am 100% sold. I get why she won the grammy, she deserves it!!!! In love!!!

@AbeLuvsTheatres

My mom sings this song to my son all the time and it’s honestly the sweetest thing to see and hear.

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