When The World Was Mine
Keating Ronan Lyrics
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Sun was always shining
Every traffic light
Was always green
There was a time when
Every door was open
The universe was mine
Or so it seemed
That it would ever
End never crossed my mind
I was flying higher
Than the Heavens
Back when the
World was mine
[Chorus]
Sometimes a man can't see
When he has it all
Take a look at me
Oh how he mighty fall
Once I ruled the earth
Once upon a time
When I had your love
When the world was mine
Oh the changes
I'd make if
I had the power
How could
I have so much
And be so blind
But at least for
A bright and
Shining moment
I had you, and
The world was mine
[Chorus]
Once I ruled the earth
Once upon a time
When I had your love
That's when
The world was mine
When I had your love
That's when
The world was mine
[Chorus]
Keating Ronan's song, When The World Was Mine, is a nostalgic track about a man reminiscing on a time when everything in his life was perfect. The lyrics are introspective and melancholy, as he recognizes that he took his good fortune and his love for granted.
The first verse paints a picture of a time when everything seemed to be going his way. He describes a time in his life when the sun was always shining, and he never encountered a red light when driving. He goes on to say that during this time, every door was open, and it seemed like the universe was his oyster. He then describes how he felt invincible, with every roll of the dice resulting in a win.
The chorus acts as a self-reflection, where he acknowledges his blindness and how he failed to appreciate what he had. He states that he had it all but couldn't see it at the time. He then warns others that they should take a look at him and see how someone who once ruled the world can fall so quickly.
In the second verse, Keating Ronan notes that he would make changes if he had the power. He's aware that he had so much in his life but was too busy to appreciate it all. He finishes off by recognizing that, for a brief moment, he had love in his life, and that's when the world was truly his.
Overall, the song When The World Was Mine is a bittersweet reflection on life's fleeting nature, written with introspective lyrics and a soaring melody that is sure to touch anyone who has experienced the pain of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
It never rained, the
Sun was always shining
Life was perfect, without any obstacles or sadness.
Every traffic light
Was always green
There were no restrictions or barriers to my dreams.
There was a time when
Every door was open
Opportunities were endless, and success was guaranteed.
The universe was mine
Or so it seemed
I felt invincible, like nothing could stop me from achieving my goals.
Ever roll was seven or eleven
Luck was always on my side, and I never experienced failure.
That it would ever
End never crossed my mind
I had no concept of my good fortune coming to an end, and never considered it a possibility.
I was flying higher
Than the Heavens
I felt untouchable, confident and on top of the world.
Back when the
World was mine
Those were the days where I experienced success, love and had everything I wanted.
Sometimes a man can't see
When he has it all
People often take their blessings for granted and do not appreciate them until they are lost.
Take a look at me
Oh how he mighty fall
Reflecting on his current situation, he realizes that he has lost everything he once owned and accomplished.
Once I ruled the earth
Once upon a time
When I had your love
When the world was mine
When he had his love, everything in his life was perfect, and he was celebrated in his world.
Oh the changes
I'd make if
I had the power
He wishes he could go back to the past and make changes to ensure that he still had everything he valued.
How could
I have so much
And be so blind
He questions how he could have been so oblivious to his good fortune and not comprehended its value when it existed.
But at least for
A bright and
Shining moment
I had you, and
The world was mine
Even though those circumstances are gone now, he remembers the moment and reflects on the happy memories he once had.
Once I ruled the earth
Once upon a time
When I had your love
That's when
The world was mine
The good times were when he had everything he wanted and his love shared everything with him.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BILLY LIVSEY, WAYLAND HOLYFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Virginia Long
Couldn't agree more, this song was one of Ronan's best and one of my fav. Was definitely underrated.... Amazing Video!!!!
Eljay Ucat
one of the best heart-breaking songs ever written
Avinash Kunigal
Ronan's songs are always refreshing and beautiful to listen:)
Mirna Hermans
Love, love, love this song. Can listen to it over and over again. Back than the world was mine. When I had your love,
Kang Du
All time favorite. Absolutely the top underrated song by Ronan!!
N ThGhost
this is outstandingly beautiful and deep i love it
Erlyn Sanchez
Another great song from Ronan.
nijinosaki22
great song. I am loving it since the day it released. I remember it is the last song in his first personal album.
coolboxbueno
Thanks for uploading. This song is beautiful
Katherine Pflaum
What a beautiful song! Glad I found it. Thanks for sharing.