Nine Horses recordings feature guest appearances by, among others, Stina Nordenstam, trumpeter Arve Henriksen (Rune Grammofon) and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Wonderful World
Nine Horses Lyrics
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And you take and you give
And the sun fills the sky
In the space where you live
It's a day full of dreams
It's a dream of a day
And the joy that it brings
It's a wonderful world
As the buildings fall down
And you quicken your step
‘til your feet leave the ground
And you're soaring above
All the sorrow below
And you're falling in love
With those you don't know
And your heart feels so wide
And your heart fills so strong
It was never a place
That you felt you belonged
It's a wonderful world
Full of wonderful things
And the people fall down
And abandon their dreams
(I hear him, he's talking out loud
Sometimes he whistles while walking
How could he know any better?
I weep for him, I weep for him now)
It's a wonderful world
It's a real crying shame
'cause she's hurting herself
In a violent way
And there's people she knows
That won't even try
And they're trapped in their lives
Feeling terrified
And it's in times like these
That she promised to call
But the scale of our love
Is diminished and small
It's a wonderful world
And she doesn't know why
She wakes up each day
And continues to cry
(He's sleeping his troubles away
He's finding it too hard to bear
I'm with him every step of the way
I weep for him, I weep for him now)
It's a wonderful world
And you take and you give
And the sun fills the sky
In the space where you live
The lyrics to "Wonderful World" by Nine Horses convey a sense of wonder and beauty about the world we live in, while also acknowledging the struggles and pain that many people experience. The song begins by celebrating the simple wonders of life, such as the sun filling the sky and the joy that a single day can bring. The lyrics then shift to describe the feeling of being lifted up and soaring above the everyday sorrows of the world. This feeling of freedom and love extends even to strangers, as the singer falls in love with those they don't know.
However, the song also contains a darker side, as it addresses the pain and despair that comes with being trapped in a difficult situation. The reference to buildings falling down can be interpreted as either a physical or a metaphorical collapse, and the people who abandon their dreams represent those who have given up on finding happiness in life. The singer is saddened by these struggles but feels powerless to help, as even their love seems too small to make a difference.
Despite these darker moments, the song ultimately returns to its optimistic tone, reminding listeners that life is a mix of good and bad, and that the sun will always fill the sky in the space where we live.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a wonderful world
The world is full of beauty and wonder
And you take and you give
Life involves both giving and taking
And the sun fills the sky
The sun shines brightly in the sky
In the space where you live
In the place where you reside
It's a day full of dreams
The day is full of possibilities and aspirations
It's a dream of a day
The day is so great that it feels like a dream
And the joy that it brings
The happiness that it provides
Nearly sweeps her away
Overwhelms her with joy
As the buildings fall down
In the midst of chaos and destruction
And you quicken your step
You move faster to keep up with the changes
‘til your feet leave the ground
You feel like you're flying
And you're soaring above
Rising above the problems and difficulties
All the sorrow below
All the pain that exists
And you're falling in love
Loving without boundaries
With those you don't know
With strangers who need your love
And your heart feels so wide
Your heart feels open and understanding
And your heart fills so strong
Your heart is full of emotions
It was never a place
You never felt like you belonged
That you felt you belonged
You didn't fit in
Full of wonderful things
Abundant good things
And the people fall down
People fail and make mistakes
And abandon their dreams
Giving up on their aspirations
(I hear him, he's talking out loud
Hearing someone who's struggling with mental health
Sometimes he whistles while walking
Coping with life's challenges in his own way
How could he know any better?
Not knowing what the right choices are
I weep for him, I weep for him now)
Feeling empathy for someone in pain
It's a real crying shame
A depressing situation
'Cause she's hurting herself
She's causing herself harm
In a violent way
Aggressively
And there's people she knows
Her acquaintances
That won't even try
Giving up without an effort
And they're trapped in their lives
Feeling stuck
Feeling terrified
Feeling scared and threatened
And it's in times like these
During such difficult times
That she promised to call
Someone promised to ask for help
But the scale of our love
The extent of our affection
Is diminished and small
Has shrunk
And she doesn't know why
Feeling lost
She wakes up each day
Starting each day anew
And continues to cry
Continuing to experience sadness
(He's sleeping his troubles away
Another person dealing with his struggles
He's finding it too hard to bear
Finding life unbearable
I'm with him every step of the way
Offering support
I weep for him, I weep for him now)
Sharing his pain with empathy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHIL SAWYER
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