Way of the World
Melvins Lyrics
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And fingers that cannot touch
That's the way of the world
There are dreams left empty and blank
And legs that have ceased to walk
There are kisses undelivered
And sighs and moans unuttered
That's the way of the world
There are hearts no longer beating
And there's entrails spilled on the floor
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
There are eyes that cannot see
And fingers that cannot touch
That's the way of the world
There are hearts no longer beating
And there's entrails spilled on the floor
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
That's the way of the world
The Melvins’s song Way of the World captures the essence of the human condition and the inevitable struggles we all face during our lifetime. The lyrics are melancholic, yet thought-provoking, and insightful. The song is about the way of the world, and it highlights the struggles, pain and suffering that are part of our daily human experience.
The song embodies the idea that the world we live in is often cruel and indifferent to us. The lyrics speak of people who are unable to see or touch, of unfulfilled dreams and emptiness. The singer speaks of kisses that were never given, and sounds that were never made audible. The song takes on an eerie, haunting feel as it speaks of hearts that no longer beat and guts that are spilled on the floor, reminding us of life's fragile nature and how we can suddenly lose it all.
The song's repetition of the phrase 'That's the way of the world' reinforces the idea that life can be tough and unfair. However, the sorrowful refrain also holds a sense of acceptance, a stoic recognition that this is just the way things are. Way of the World is a poignant reminder that sometimes we suffer, sometimes we heal, but we continue to exist, live, and breathe.
Line by Line Meaning
There are eyes that cannot see
There exist individuals who are blind and incapable of sight
And fingers that cannot touch
There exist individuals who are incapable of touching or feeling things with their hands
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
There are dreams left empty and blank
There exist unrealized aspirations without any promise of fulfillment
And legs that have ceased to walk
There are times when one cannot walk and becomes motionless
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
There are kisses undelivered
There exist moments of intimacy that have been left unfulfilled
And sighs and moans unuttered
There are times when one cannot express their emotions and instead keeps them suppressed
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
There are hearts no longer beating
There are times when one's life comes to an end and their heart stops beating
And there's entrails spilled on the floor
There exist gruesome occurrences where organs are left out in the open
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
There are eyes that cannot see
There exist individuals who are blind and incapable of sight
And fingers that cannot touch
There exist individuals who are incapable of touching or feeling things with their hands
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
There are hearts no longer beating
There are times when one's life comes to an end and their heart stops beating
And there's entrails spilled on the floor
There exist gruesome occurrences where organs are left out in the open
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
That's the way of the world
This is a common, natural occurrence in the world
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