Weight of the World
P. John Lyrics

Sorry I didn't hear you
I wasn't paying attention because I was lost in my own thoughts

I was off somewhere else instead
My mind was wandering and I wasn't focused on the present moment

It's where I fled
I turned to my thoughts to escape from something I didn't want to face

To circumvent any thought
I wanted to avoid certain thoughts or feelings and distract myself with other things

I don't want, I have lots
I don't want to confront certain thoughts or feelings, but they keep coming up in my mind

Of them
These thoughts or feelings are overwhelming and difficult to manage

Stranger in a strange land
I feel out of place or disconnected from my surroundings, people, or situations

I don't know which one's my friend
I feel uncertain or confused about who I can trust or rely on

Who knows, who knows, who knows
I'm uncertain about what the future holds or how things will turn out

Not me
I don't have the answers to these uncertainties and questions

Tombstones and lollipops
There are dark and light aspects of life, or pleasant and unpleasant things that coexist

Skeletons and lemon drops
These dark and light aspects feel disparate and hard to reconcile

Can Jenny come out to play
I feel a sense of isolation or loneliness and wish for someone to come spend time with me

Save it for another day
But I don't want to burden anyone or feel like I'm imposing on them right now

Find a fellow deeply flawed
I feel like others can relate to my struggles and imperfections

Spare him with an iron rod
But I also don't want to overwhelm or hurt others with my difficulties

Don't know where I should start
I feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to take the first steps to address my problems

Might just split apart
I feel like I'm at a breaking point and may fall apart under pressure

Sometimes when I lie in bed
In moments of quiet reflection, my thoughts and emotions can come to the surface

And the visions fill my head
These thoughts and emotions can seem overwhelming and take over my mind

Donned in a satin robe
I feel a sense of regal or elevated importance, but it may be based on an illusion or fantasy

I am holding up the globe
I feel responsible for bearing the weight and responsibility of the world and its problems

I found that quite amiss
I realize that this sense of responsibility or grandeur may be unrealistic or unhealthy

I am no Atlas
I can't or shouldn't shoulder the weight of the world entirely by myself

Life has unfurled
The complexity and unpredictability of life can be overwhelming or difficult to manage

The weight of the world
The feeling of responsibility or pressure to solve problems or deal with difficulties, which can be crushing

Think you saw me too
Someone else may have noticed or recognized my struggles or emotions

Well I didn't see you
But I feel like others may not fully understand or see me for who I am or what I'm going through

King Oberon looks on
There are people in positions of power or control who may be detached or indifferent to others' struggles or needs

At Queen Titania's lightning and thunder
Those in power may wield their authority or emotions in ways that are destructive or harmful

Torn asunder
These clashes or struggles can cause damage or pain to people involved

A flash of light from a bolt
There may be sudden, dramatic or unexpected changes or events that can shift power or dynamics in a situation

Splits the night with a jolt
These changes or events can be intense or disruptive, and felt by many

Crack in two
These changes or events can even cause a complete breakdown or splitting apart of something

What say you
I'm interested in hearing what others think or feel about a situation or problem

I cannot make you have the same breakthrough
But I don't have the power to force others to understand or see things the way I do

Breakthrough, breakthrough, breakthrough
I long for a moment of clarity or realization that can help me better manage or overcome my struggles

Bedroom eyes and heart attack
There can be a collision or overlap between sexuality and emotional intimacy, which can be intense or even dangerous

Swallow aphrodisiac
I may seek out external things or experiences to try to create or enhance these intense emotional experiences

Berserk and in a rage
These emotional intensities can also lead to feelings of anger or aggression, which may be difficult to control

Take it out on the stage
I may channel these intense emotions or experiences into creative expression or performance

The crushing weight of the world
This intense pressure or responsibility can be overwhelming or even destructive, like a weight bearing down on me