In this World
Moby & Jennifer Lyrics


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Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself

Good time's the devil
I'm a force of Heaven
Good time's the devil
I'm a force of Heaven
Good time's the devil
I'm a force of Heaven

Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself

So many time's I'm down
Down
So many time's I'm down
Down
So many time's I'm down
Down
With the ground

Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself

Whoa, in this world
Whoa, in this world
Whoa, in this world

Lordy don't leave me
All by myself




Lordy don't leave me
All by myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In This World" by Moby speak about the vulnerability and fear of being alone. The repeated plea of "Lordy don't leave me, all by myself" expresses the anxiety of being left alone in a world that can be both joyful and treacherous. The line "good time's the devil, I'm a force of Heaven" suggests that the singer is torn between the pleasures and temptations of the world and their desire for spiritual fulfillment. They feel both the pull of earthly delights and the need for divine guidance and protection.


The repetition of the words "down" and "ground" in the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for depression or despair. The singer seems to be expressing a sense of hopelessness and powerlessness in the face of life's challenges. The final lines of the song, "Whoa, in this world," seem to acknowledge the struggle of living in a world that is both beautiful and cruel, and the need for faith and perseverance.


Overall, "In This World" is a powerful and poignant expression of the human experience. It speaks to the universal fear of loneliness and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Lordy don't leave me
I am afraid to be alone and I need someone to be with me


All by myself
Without anybody around me, I feel lost and helpless


Good time's the devil
Indulging in pleasures can lead to negative consequences


I'm a force of Heaven
My inner self is pure and strong enough to overcome temptations


So many time's I'm down
I often feel sad and defeated


With the ground
As if I am holding on to the earth to keep myself from sinking deeper into despair


Whoa, in this world
Expressing awe and wonder at the beauty and complexity of the world we live in




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nandishchandra007

Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Good time's the devil
I'm a force of heaven
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
So many time's I'm down
Down down
With the ground
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself
Whoa, in this world
Lordy don't leave me
All by myself



All comments from YouTube:

@moby

My new video for the Reprise version of "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" is out now: https://youtu.be/5tcKf4Kh9oE

@udokonig617

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@udokonig617

Super i Love Moby fish Go vegan

@djsubliminalreeve

THANK YOU moby for making great music in a time where good music is undiscovered now somewhere deep in soundcloud whilst the charts pump out horror

@suchgreatheights8841

Moby thanks for making this video. It made me cry when I forgot how to.


Love from Queens N.Y

@adrianag1255

@@udokonig617 jdjjr

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@SarahGrgecic

This song is a sad reality. Nobody is noticing anyone and there are so many lonely people. Just imagine how much this world would be better if we were kind to each other💔

@craighay9086

I agree Sara, wish the world was a different kind of place. Were not there yet.

@elizabethchristina6105

U know Wat we cant even be lonely peacefully dats the worst part...nyways everyone's got their story.

@mist3rfrozt993

I see their little signs everywhere.

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