There's A World
Neil Young Lyrics


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There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard

Look around it, have you found it
Walking down the avenue?
See what it brings
Could be good things
In the air for you

We are leaving, we are gone
Come with us to all alone
Never worry, never moan
We will leave you all alone

In the mountains, in the cities
You can see the dream
Look around you, has it found you?
Is it what it seems?

There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part




All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard

Overall Meaning

Neil Young's song "There's a World" is a commentary on the state of the world and the individual's role in it. The lyrics suggest that each person has a unique part to play in the world, and that the forces of nature (symbolized by "God's children in the wind") can be harnessed to create something beautiful and powerful. The song's chorus urges the listener to take in the world and "blow hard," suggesting that action is necessary to create change and make a difference.


The verses of the song are more introspective, with Young asking the listener to consider their place in the world and the meaning of their existence. He encourages the listener to look around and see the potential for good in the world, even in the cities and mountains where chaos and confusion can often reign. The repeated refrain of "We are leaving, we are gone" suggests a sense of impermanence and the fleeting nature of human existence.


Overall, "There's a World" is a philosophical meditation on the human condition and the role of the individual in society. It urges the listener to consider their place in the world and to take action to create positive change, while also acknowledging the transitory nature of life and the ultimate futility of worrying and complaining.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a world you're living in
The world you live in is unique to you, nobody else is in your shoes


No one else has your part
Nobody else can play the role in life that you do


All God's children in the wind
All of humanity is susceptible to change and subject to the winds of fate


Take it in and blow hard
Stand your ground, seize the moment and hold your own amidst the changing tides of life


Look around it, have you found it
Take a moment to observe the world around you, have you truly discovered what it means?


Walking down the avenue?
As you go about your daily life, are you conscious of the world around you?


See what it brings
Observe the world as it is, with all its flaws and beauty


Could be good things
There is potential for great things in this world


In the air for you
The opportunities are limitless, they are available to anyone who is willing to seize them


We are leaving, we are gone
We must leave behind the old ways in order to make way for the new


Come with us to all alone
In this change, it can be lonely, but we must embrace it nonetheless


Never worry, never moan
Don't be anxious or complain about the changes that are taking place


We will leave you all alone
The change may be difficult, but it is necessary for all of us to grow


In the mountains, in the cities
The winds of change blow everywhere, whether in the countryside or the urban centers


You can see the dream
There is a possibility to envision a better world and make it a reality


Look around you, has it found you?
Observe the world around you and ask yourself if it has inspired you to pursue your dreams


Is it what it seems?
Things are not always as they appear, so it is important to be mindful of that as we navigate this life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@haydenhoopla

There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard.
Look around it, have you found it
Walking down the avenue?
See what it brings,
could be good things
In the air for you.
We are leaving. We are gone.
Come with us to all alone.
Never worry. Never moan.
We will leave you all alone.
In the mountains, in the cities,
You can see the dream.
Look around you. Has it found you?
Is it what it seems?
There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard.



All comments from YouTube:

@norbertmarkiewicz3851

Like on "A Man needs a Maid", the orchestra adds a magical touch to Neil's already great songs, as on this one

@godzuks

had this album for 50 years now, fab, great album still, aged well..

@pben4218

Me too! Do you remember what orchestra this was? London Symphony???

@godzuks

@@pben4218 Yes it was LSO on 'A Man Needs A Maid and There’s A World'.

@comp-channel

Thank You

@shoprintart

Very much like music Neil. 😚🌿

@jjoosshh2527

Sufjan's cover of this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever experienced.

@richardlofgrenmusician9564

Yes🎵

@haydenhoopla

There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard.
Look around it, have you found it
Walking down the avenue?
See what it brings,
could be good things
In the air for you.
We are leaving. We are gone.
Come with us to all alone.
Never worry. Never moan.
We will leave you all alone.
In the mountains, in the cities,
You can see the dream.
Look around you. Has it found you?
Is it what it seems?
There's a world you're living in
No one else has your part
All God's children in the wind
Take it in and blow hard.

@janjansen960

Yes we can change the world....only love

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