The World
Kajiura Yuki feat. Emily Bindiger Lyrics
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Joy is like pain
It feels like a miracle
You can't turn back, you're in chains
Never again
Return from a cynical world
If you feel you've loved me in vain
In the warm breeze you will cry
Again and again
That's fate for a criminal
Good intentions lost in thin air
You were craving for affection
And a certain invitation
Led you here to me in the cynical world
No one but me, in this cold place
I will love and serve you, criminal
That's your final consolation
Now hang on to me, in the cynical world
The lyrics of the song 'The World' speak about love, pain, and the complexities of human emotions. The first verse begins with the phrase "here we stand in ravishing rain," which sets the melancholic tone of the song. The use of the word 'ravishing' to describe the rain suggests that the rain might be pleasant in itself, but it is also a metaphor for the troubles and turmoil in our lives. 'Joy is like pain,' talks about the paradoxical nature of life, how joy can often feel like pain and vice versa.
'You can't turn back, you're in chains, never again return from a cynical world,' the lines talk about the inescapable nature of the consequences of our actions, and once we enter a cynical world, it is tough to come back. The second verse speaks about the guilt that one might feel after betraying someone that they loved. The phrase 're-live your guilty love affairs' suggests that the person is looking to reconcile, to make amends for their actions. But despite that, they might cry in the breeze, and despite all this, it's 'fate for a criminal.' The song's central theme is that love and pain are closely intertwined, and sometimes it's our own doing that causes us the most pain.
The chorus speaks about how the criminal can find a sense of consolation in the singer, who is willing to love and serve. The line 'good intentions lost in thin air' speaks about situations where we might have the best intentions at heart, but it might all be for naught. The last line, 'now hang on to me in the cynical world,' shows the desperation and need we sometimes have for someone to hold on to in life's tumultuous times.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we stand in ravishing rain
We are standing in a beautiful but violent storm
Joy is like pain
The feeling of happiness is as intense as the feeling of pain
It feels like a miracle
The situation feels like an unbelievable event
You can't turn back, you're in chains
You cannot go back to your old self, you're trapped in this new reality
Never again
There is no other chance to return
Return from a cynical world
Escape from a world that is full of distrust and negativity
If you feel you've loved me in vain
If you believe your love for me was useless or fruitless
Why not re-live your guilty love affairs
Why not experience again your immoral romantic relationships
In the warm breeze you will cry
In a comforting atmosphere, you will shed tears
Again and again
Over and over
That's fate for a criminal
That is the destiny of someone guilty of wrongdoing
Good intentions lost in thin air
Positive motives disappeared without a trace
You were craving for affection
You desired to be loved and cared for
And a certain invitation
A particular offer or call
Led you here to me in the cynical world
Brought you to this negative reality where I am
No one but me, in this cold place
There is nobody else but me in this isolated and inhospitable location
I will love and serve you, criminal
I will provide affection and assistance to you, even though you committed an illegal act
That's your final consolation
That is the last comfort you will receive
Now hang on to me, in the cynical world
Now hold on to me in this world that lacks trust and optimism
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