Weight of the World
Pacifier & Shihad Lyrics
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For the drugs to kick in and take the pain away
And all that you had
And all that you lost
Can you feel it now?
Can you feel it now?
Hangs on you shoulders
The weight of the world
Starts to take over again
And over again
All that you once loved, now you hate
So slowly relearn how to meditate
To have and to hold
And never let go
Can you feel it now?
Can you feel it now?
As the weight of the world
Hangs on you shoulders
The weight of the world
Starts to take over and over and over again
You've already cut yourself off
Before you begin
But its better to let it all out
Than holding it in
As the weight of the world
Hangs on your shoulders
The weight of the world
Starts to take over
The weight of the world
Hangs on you shoulders
The weight of the world
Starts taking over
The weight of the world
Hangs on your shoulders
The wait for the girl
Starts taking over again
And over again
And so you begin to sit and wait,
These lyrics are about the overwhelming sense of responsibility and pressure that can come with life's burdens. The singer is describing feeling weighed down by the problems and losses they have experienced, reaching the point where they turn to drugs in an attempt to numb the pain. The weight of the world, which represents all of their troubles and responsibilities, is a constant presence on their shoulders and they struggle to find ways to cope and let go.
The chorus brings in the idea of the weight taking over again and again, highlighting the cyclical nature of struggles, and how the weight can feel never-ending, like it's always there just waiting to take hold once more. As the verse progresses, the singer speaks of the importance of learning to meditate and finding ways to let go of things that were once important but now bring only pain. They encourage themselves to release the pressure and not hold it in, as this will only make it worse.
Overall, the lyrics of "Weight of the World" are a powerful representation of the emotional weight that people can carry around with them, and the way it can feel like it takes over every aspect of their lives. It's a reminder to take care of oneself and find ways to let go of the things that are causing pain, rather than turning to negative coping mechanisms.
Line by Line Meaning
And so you begin to sit and wait,
Anticipating relief from the pain
Reflecting on all you've had and lost
The singer finds themselves waiting for drugs to help alleviate their pain, pondering all their personal gains and losses
Can you sense it now?
Do you feel the weight you're shouldering?
The burden of the world
Is consuming you once more
The singer questions if the listener comprehends the pressure they are experiencing, and emphasizes that their crushing weight of woes has returned
Once loved, now hated
You relearn to meditate and seek inner peace
Desperate to hold on to what you have left
The singer expresses how something that was once cherished has been converted to hatred, and that the only solution left is to relearn how to find peace and hold onto what they have left
You isolate yourself before you even start
But it's healthier to express, than keep it all inside.
The artist acknowledges that it's healthier to express emotions rather than keep them hidden away, despite their companion shutting themselves off from them.
The weight of the world
Continues to threaten you
The weight of the world
Becomes too much to bear
The artist points out that the weight of the world still looms over them, becoming unbearable
The weight of the world
Is on your weary shoulders
The constant wait
Is suffocating you, again and again.
The singer reiterates the crushing weight of the world to be on their shoulders and that waiting for change is a suffocating experience
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elara24
Was cooking up a storm in the kitchen, listening to some tunes and then this song came on. Had never heard this track before. It instantly made me think of times with old friends and I just broke into tears. Love you guys Shihad 👌
@VinayMaan
Nice, creative video.
@LuannOsbourne
its rather short