Our World
My Morning Jacket Lyrics


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We're closer now than ever before
(How much alike we are, perhaps we are almost brothers)
There's love in our world and we're showing it more
(We even think the same, there may be others)
Our world says, "Welcome stranger", everybody's a friend
(We can always use a friend)
Favorite stories to tell in our world
Some say our world is getting too small
(So many things things learn, but we'll enjoy each lesson)
I say with kindness there's room for us all
(Problems don't worry us when half the fun is guessin')
Our world is always changing, every day's a surprise
(Live a lifetime of surprise)
Love can open your eyes in our world

When night lays sad upon you
Go watch the simple sunrise
Love can open your eyes to our world

Some say our world is getting too small
(So many things things learn, but we'll enjoy each lesson)
I say with kindness there's room for us all
(Problems don't worry us when half the fun is guessin')
Our world is always changing, every day's a surprise
(Live a lifetime of surprise)
Love can open your eyes in our world





In our world
In our world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to My Morning Jacket's song "Our World" suggest a message of love and unity among mankind. The song starts off by stating "We're closer now than ever before," which could imply that the world is becoming more connected through technology, travel, trade, or other means. It also mentions that "there's love in our world and we're showing it more," indicating that people are becoming more compassionate towards one another. The lines "Our world says, 'Welcome stranger', everybody's a friend" reinforces this idea of openness and acceptance towards people from all backgrounds. The song continues to emphasize that love can open our eyes to the beauty and surprises of our world.


The second verse of the song touches upon how some people believe that the world is getting smaller due to globalisation and other factors. However, the lyrics suggest that kindness and love can create room for everybody to coexist harmoniously. It also mentions that our world is always changing and that every day is a new surprise, indicating that we should be accepting of such changes and embrace them with positivity. The final verse of the song reinforces the message of love, suggesting that watching a simple sunrise and opening our hearts to love can offer us a newfound appreciation for our world.


Overall, "Our World" is a beautiful expression of love, unity, and acceptance towards all. The song offers a positive message that is much needed in today's world, emphasizing the importance of kindness and compassion towards everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

We're closer now than ever before
How much alike we are, perhaps we are almost brothers


There's love in our world and we're showing it more
We even think the same, there may be others


Our world says, "Welcome stranger", everybody's a friend
We can always use a friend


Favorite stories to tell in our world
Our shared experiences are worth sharing


Some say our world is getting too small
So many things to learn, but we'll enjoy each lesson


I say with kindness there's room for us all
Problems don't worry us when half the fun is guessing


Our world is always changing, every day's a surprise
Live a lifetime of surprise


Love can open your eyes in our world
Open your heart to new experiences


When night lays sad upon you
During difficult times


Go watch the simple sunrise
Find beauty in simplicity


Love can open your eyes to our world
Open your heart to new experiences


In our world
Together in this journey called life


In our world
Together in this journey called life




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL H. WILLIAMS

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D Ringo


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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message

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