Mad World
Michael Andrews / Gary Jules Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very
Mad world, mad world
Enlarge your world
Mad world
The lyrics to "Mad World" tell a powerful story of disillusionment and discontentment with the monotony of everyday life. The opening lines paint a picture of a world in which everyone is going through the motions, but with no real direction or purpose. The repetition of "worn out places, worn out faces" emphasizes the mundane nature of life, while the mention of tears filling up glasses suggests that many people are deeply unhappy with their situation. The line "hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow" adds to this sense of desperation, as the singer seeks to escape the dullness and emptiness of their existence.
The chorus of the song provides an interesting contrast between the bleakness of the verses and the surrealism of the dream world. The idea that the dreams in which the singer is dying are the best they've ever had speaks to the idea that even in death, there may be a sense of release or freedom that is absent from day-to-day life. The juxtaposition of these two ideas creates a sense of tension, as the listener is left wondering whether the singer is truly content with their dream world or whether they are in fact longing for something more.
Overall, "Mad World" is a powerful commentary on the human condition, and the sense of alienation and disconnection that many people feel in their everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I see the same people everywhere I go
Worn out places, worn out faces
Everything looks old and tired
Bright and early for their daily races
People wake up early to start their daily routine
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their routine has no purpose
Their tears are filling up their glasses
People are sad and emotional
No expression, no expression
People don't show their emotions on their faces
Hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow
I want to forget my sadness and escape through drinking
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
I feel like there's no future
And I find it kinda funny, I find it kinda sad
I have mixed feelings about what I see
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
My dreams are better than my reality
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
It's difficult for me to express my feelings
When people run in circles it's a very very
People are going in circles and it's not productive
Mad world, mad world
The world is crazy
Children waiting for the day, they feel good
Kids are excited for their special day, like birthdays
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Wishing them a happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Every child should feel loved and special
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are expected to be obedient and follow instructions
Went to school and I was very nervous
School is intimidating for me
No one knew me, no one knew me
I felt invisible, like no one noticed me
Hello teacher, tell me what's my lesson
I'm asking for guidance and direction
Look right through me, look right through me
The teacher doesn't seem to care about me
Enlarge your world
Expand your mind and your perspective
Mad world
This world is crazy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Roland Orzabal
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@wolfgangcuttler1023
Mundo Louco
Tudo ao meu redor são rostos familiares
Lugares desgastados - faces desgastadas
Claro e cedo para suas corridas diárias
Indo a lugar nenhum - indo a lugar nenhum
Suas lágrimas estão enchendo seus copos
Sem expressão - sem expressão
Escondo minha cabeça, eu quero afogar meu sofrimento
Sem amanhã - sem amanhã
E eu acho isso meio divertido
Eu acho isso meio triste
Os sonhos nos quais estou morrendo
São os melhores que já tive
Eu acho difícil para dizer-lhe
Eu acho difícil para aceitar
Quando pessoas correm em círculos
É um mundo muito, muito louco
Crianças esperam pelo dia que se sintam bem
Feliz aniversário - Feliz aniversário
Eu me sinto como toda criança deveria
Sentar e escutar - sentar e escutar
Fui para a escola e eu estava muito nervoso
Ninguém me conhecia - ninguém me conhecia
Olá professor me diga qual é minha lição
Olhe bem pra mim - olhe bem pra mim
E eu acho isso meio divertido
Eu acho isso meio triste
Os sonhos nos quais estou morrendo
são os melhores que já tive
Eu acho difícil para dizer-lhe
Eu acho difícil para aceitar
Quando pessoas correm em círculos
É um mundo muito, muito louco
@dakotaw.5610
"I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad. The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had" felt that...
@klaudiaw2977
Me too...
@luisafernandamejia7406
❤❤
@arturcgs
This song is just so beautiful
@_xbuki107
And sad
@user-ex3bh2pb6j
It's just as beautiful as it's sad.
@marcogau2086
Your comment deserve sooo many more likes.
@Ethlong
I love how a different beat and instrumental can change the feel of a song from the original.
@abstractbeholdings1030
What's the original?
Sorry for the 5 year later comment
@trnka2
@@abstractbeholdings1030 I believe the original is by Tears for Fears, or at least Google says it. Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFsHSHE-iJQ
(This is actually the first time I comment something on yt, haha.) Have a nice day.