Microworlds
Momus Lyrics


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From microworld to microworld
Never knew which way the wind was blowing
From pretty girl to pretty girl
None of them had any way of knowing

There were others in my life
But a vacuum at the centre
I was reaching for the love I couldn't know

When I met you and you redefined my feelings
I met you and I was suddenly alive
Like the fabulous exploding of asteroids in darkness
We collide

From microworld to microworld
How was I to know where I was going
From emptiness to emptiness
Somewhere in my spirit I was dying

There were many hidden valleys
But a vacuum at the centre
I was reaching for a light I couldn't know


When I met you and the galaxy went spinning
I met you and I was pulled into the light
With the rarefied experience to guide me to the light
We collide

There were many shooting stars
Many comets burning brightly
I was searching for the fire that wouldn't fade

When I met you and the galaxy went spinning
I met you and I was pulled into the light
With the matter that is constant in its density inside me
We collide

I met you and the galaxy went spinning
I met you and I was pulled into the light
Like the fabulous exploding of asteroids in darkness
We collide





I met you and I was pulled into the light

Overall Meaning

The song "Microworlds" by Momus talks about the journey of the singer through different relationships, or microworlds, where he never knew which way the wind was blowing. He goes from pretty girl to pretty girl, searching for love, but there was always a vacuum at the center of these relationships. He was reaching for something he couldn't grasp. However, when he finally meets his current partner, everything changes. She redefines his feelings, and suddenly he feels alive - the two of them collide like exploding asteroids in the darkness.


The singer uses celestial imagery to describe his experience of falling in love. The galaxy goes spinning, he's pulled into the light, and there are many shooting stars and comets burning brightly. Before he met this person, he was dying in a spiritual sense, but now he's found someone who guides him to the light.


Interestingly, the concept of "microworlds" is something that appears quite frequently in science. A microworld can mean an environment in which microscopic or molecular entities exist, such as a petri dish or a beaker. However, it can also refer to a hypothetical or imagined world, like a fantasy realm. It's unclear whether Momus is using the word to mean one of these things or something else entirely.


Line by Line Meaning

From microworld to microworld
Moving from one small or insignificant thing to another without any clear direction or purpose


Never knew which way the wind was blowing
Feeling directionless and unsure about life and its uncertain nature


From pretty girl to pretty girl
Going from one romantic partner to another without any real connection


None of them had any way of knowing
None of the partners were aware of the depth of the singer's feelings or intentions


There were others in my life
The artist had other people in his life, but they didn't fill the emotional void


But a vacuum at the centre
Despite having others, there was still a sense of emptiness within


I was reaching for the love I couldn't know
The singer was searching for a connection that he wasn't sure existed


When I met you and you redefined my feelings
Meeting the person who changed the way the artist thought and felt about everything


I met you and I was suddenly alive
Meeting this person brought the artist to life in a new way


Like the fabulous exploding of asteroids in darkness
Feeling the rush of emotions and newfound love in a dramatic and exciting way


We collide
The two people came together in a way that felt almost cosmic


From emptiness to emptiness
Feeling empty before and after each relationship or experience


Somewhere in my spirit I was dying
Lacking true fulfillment and purpose in life, causing the singer to feel like a part of him was slowly fading away


There were many hidden valleys
Opportunities and experiences that were missed or ignored due to the singer's emptiness


But a vacuum at the centre
Despite trying to fill the void with different experiences and people, the emptiness remained


I was reaching for a light I couldn't know
The artist was searching for something that he couldn't identify or understand at the time


When I met you and the galaxy went spinning
Meeting the person who changed everything and caused the world to seem brighter and more exciting


I met you and I was pulled into the light
Becoming fully immersed in the newfound love and light that the other person brought


With the rarefied experience to guide me to the light
Learning from the difficult experiences of the past to better appreciate and understand the current happiness


Many shooting stars were in my mind
Many fleeting and temporary moments of joy and excitement passed through the artist's mind


Many comets burning brightly
Many intense and passionate relationships that ultimately failed to fulfill him


I was searching for the fire that wouldn't fade
Looking for a love that was strong and dependable, rather than temporary or fleeting


With the matter that is constant in its density inside me
With the knowledge and understanding that true, consistent love was something that had to come from within


We collide
The artist and his true love came together in a powerful, transformative way


I met you and the galaxy went spinning
Meeting the one who made everything seem brighter and more magical


Like the fabulous exploding of asteroids in darkness
Feeling the rush of emotions and excitement that comes with meeting the right person


We collide
Coming together in a new, powerful way that changes everything


I met you and I was pulled into the light
Becoming fully immersed in the joy and love that the other person brought




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS JOHN CURRIE, NICK CURRIE

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