Any Other World
MIKA Lyrics
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And let it all unfurl into broken remnants
Smile like you mean it and let yourself let go
'Cause it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Take a bow, play the part of a lonely, lonely heart
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
I tried to live alone but lonely is so lonely, alone
So human as I am, I had to give up my defenses
So I smiled and tried to mean it to let myself let go
'Cause it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Take a bow, play the part of a lonely, lonely heart
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
To the world you thought you lived in
'Cause it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Take a bow, play the part of a lonely, lonely heart
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
To the world you thought you lived in
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say goodbye
In any other world you could tell the difference
Mika's song "Any Other World" is a reflection on the loneliness and isolation that can come with being human. The song explores the idea that we all wear masks to hide our true selves from the world, but that sometimes it can be liberating to just be vulnerable and let go. The lyrics suggest that we are all at the mercy of larger forces and that sometimes we have to say goodbye to the life we thought we had in order to move forward.
The first verse sets the tone for the song as Mika sings, "In any other world you could tell the difference, and let it all unfurl into broken remnants". It seems like he is referring to the fact that we often fail to see the beauty and complexity of life because we are too busy trying to fit in and follow society's rules. Mika encourages us to "smile like you mean it," which might suggest that he is advocating for authenticity and vulnerability. However, he acknowledges that being human can be hard, and that often we have to deal with "bitter, bitter" people who can make life difficult.
The second verse is a reflection on Mika's own struggles with loneliness and his attempts to overcome it by being vulnerable. He acknowledges that he had to "give up my defenses" in order to truly connect with others. The repetition of the phrase "Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in" is a reminder that we all have to let go of the past in order to move forward, and that sometimes that can be a painful process.
Overall, "Any Other World" is a thoughtful and introspective song that offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
In any other world you could tell the difference
You wish that in a different reality, you could distinguish between what's real and what's not.
And let it all unfurl into broken remnants
Let everything fall apart and turn to ruins.
Smile like you mean it and let yourself let go
Mask your emotions with a smile and allow yourself to surrender.
'Cause it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man
Everything is being controlled by a resentful person.
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say farewell to the illusionary world you believed existed.
Take a bow, play the part of a lonely, lonely heart
Accept that you're playing the role of a sad and isolated character.
I tried to live alone but lonely is so lonely, alone
You made an effort to live in solitude, but it's incredibly isolating and depressing.
So human as I am, I had to give up my defenses
As a vulnerable human being, you had no choice but to drop your guard and become exposed.
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Bid farewell to the fabricated reality you believed to be real.
To the world you thought you lived in
To the world you thought existed, but doesn't.
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say farewell to the false world you assumed was reality.
'Cause it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man
Everything is being controlled by a resentful person.
Take a bow, play the part of a lonely, lonely heart
Accept that you're playing the role of a sad and isolated character.
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say farewell to the imaginary world you perceived to be reality.
To the world you thought you lived in
To the world you thought was real, but wasn't.
Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in
Say farewell to the illusory world you assumed was actuality.
Say goodbye
Say farewell to everything.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgsteinhauser6217
"Say good bye to the world you thought you lived in" - gives me chills these days.
@gillhphpo334
It's a fucking nightmare that has to stop!
@vernmeadows2202
I thought the same. Scary but realistic. Ty.
@kwimmykat
βCause itβs all in the hands of a bitter, bitter manβ may the forces of light stay together when the time comes
@felipedepaula5173
Yes, it also happens to me...
@timohaikarainen3957
say goodbye to your money next
@TheGossipboy75
I used to listen to this song with my mom in the car on my way to school because she loved the violin parts.. she passed away in 2018 and I like to listen to it to remind me of her .. πͺ½
@filsboy
J'adore
@dreamer3082
Will...Alicia...Elevator... OH GOD, HOW COOL IT WASπ±β€οΈβ€οΈ
@samueljimenez1
Oh my... yes