What This World Is Coming To
Nate Ruess Lyrics

Someone sucked the life out of the room
The departure of a certain individual has made the atmosphere dull, lifeless, and energy-sapping

When that someone said goodbye much too soon
The departure occurred prematurely, and the singer feels that the person left without a justifiable reason

I’d hate for you to love me cause you saw me out with someone who you read about in the news
The singer fears that the admiration or love from someone might be premised on seeing him/her with someone famous in the news

But I guess that’s what this world is coming to
This line implies that fame has become more influential than other factors that usually precipitate love or admiration

I watched as your wrists began to bruise Threading ribbons weaving patterns Beautiful and blue
The artist witnessed the physical injury of someone close to him/her, probably from self-harm, and admires the intricate pattern of the injury

All your late nights came to life And then died upon just one dislike Never mind all the people that you moved
This line portrays how social media can be a double-edged sword that can as easily destroy people's self-esteem as it can elevate it; based on just one dislike, a person's self-esteem can come crashing down, and it doesn't matter how many people they once inspired

But I guess that’s what this world is coming to
This line speaks to the influence that social media has on people's self-worth and how it can compromise it

So let’s get high here in the moonlight Even the stars go right over our head I think I’m gonna shine in the afterlife Leaving the fight for peace of mind instead
The artist is advocating living in the moment, and despite life's complexities, people should find ways to enjoy themselves and live peacefully while putting up a tough fight for self-preservation

So let’s get high in the moonlight Even the stars go right over our head I know I’m gonna shine here in the afterlife Leaving the fight for peace of mind instead
This line echoes the sentiment above, urging people to roll with the punches life throws at them, rather than waste precious energy fighting wars that only deplete their strength

You know that I can’t stop thinkin’ bout you You’re the source of everything I do You brought faith to songs I sing So I went and bought a diamond ring
The artist talks about how much influence someone has had on his/her life, going as far as making significant declarations, such as the purchase of a diamond ring

I wanna spend each night here with you Yeah you took everything I was And you turned it into something I’ve become Good god what’s a boy to do?
The singer declares his desire to always be with the person who has provoked so much change in him/her, acknowledging how he/she has transformed into someone different with new goals and a transformed outlook on life

But I guess that's what this world Oh, I guess that's what this world Oh, I guess that's what this world is, is coming to Oh, I guess that's what my life is, is coming to
The line emphasizes the central idea of the song that the world is constantly changing and becoming more complex, making it almost impossible to know what to expect or what each day brings