Style:
Fashion-art rock, rock and roll, glam rock, indie rock and garage rock.
Current members-
Remington Leith – lead vocals (2008–present)
Sebastian Danzig – guitar, keyboards (2008–present)
Emerson Barrett – drums, piano (2008–present)
Andrew Martin – guitar (2018–present)
Logan Baudean – bass (2022–present)
Past members-
Jennie Vee – bass (2021–2022)
Daniel Curcio – bass (2017–2020)
Discography:
"Morning Light" - March 2012
Boom Boom Room (Side A) - June 2016
Boom Boom Room (Side B) September 2018
The Bastards - May 2020
Mad World - 2020 (cover)
Fever Dream - October 2022
Destrozado y Roto - 2022
Awards:
2017 - Alternative Press Music Awards (Best Underground Band) [Nominated]
2018 - Rock Sound Awards (Best Breakthrough Artist) [Won]
2020 - The Juno Awards (Breakthrough Group of the Year) [Nominated]
Mad World
Palaye Royale Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
The tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrows
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
That dreams in which I'm dying, are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world, mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
And they feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
That dreams in which I'm dying, are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world, mad world
Mad world, mad world
Mad world
Mad world
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
That dreams in which I'm dying, are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world, mad world
Enlargen your world, mad world
The lyrics of Palaye Royale's song "Mad World" narrate the sad reality of modern-day living, where people seem to be going through the motions of their daily lives without any sense of direction or purpose. The first stanza describes familiar faces and worn-out places that people encounter every day, preparing for daily races that lead nowhere. The second stanza paints an even bleaker picture, with tears filling up glasses and people feeling like they want to drown their sorrows with no hope for tomorrow. The chorus notes the irony of finding solace in dreams in which the singer is dying and wishing they could enlarge their world from this mad world.
The third stanza shifts to the experience of children who are waiting for the day they feel good and celebrating their birthdays, as every child should. However, the final stanza reconnects with the main idea, with the singer describing their nervousness when starting school and feeling invisible to their teacher. The chorus concludes the song, summarizing the feeling of disconnection, sadness, and frustration that come with living in a mad world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mad World" speak to the universal human experience of feeling like an outsider in a world that seems to value conformity over individuality. It sheds light on the despair that people feel when they cannot find a sense of purpose in their daily lives and the hopelessness that comes with being stuck in a cycle of meaningless routines.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I am surrounded by people who I know very well
Worn out places, worn out faces
These people and the places we frequent are old and tired
Bright and early for the daily races
We wake up early every day to do meaningless, monotonous work
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite our actions, our lives have no direction or purpose
The tears are filling up their glasses
The people around me are sad and crying
No expression, no expression
Despite their sadness, these people have no emotional expression on their faces
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrows
The singer wants to escape from their own sadness
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
The future seems bleak and hopeless
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The artist has mixed emotions about the situation around them
That dreams in which I'm dying, are the best I've ever had
Despite the sadness of the world, the artist's dreams about dying are more fulfilling than reality
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
The singer struggles to communicate their feelings to others
When people run in circles it's a very very mad world, mad world
The cycle of meaningless work and sadness makes the world seem insane
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Young people hope for a day when they can be happy
Happy birthday, happy birthday
This happiness is often centered around birthdays
And they feel the way that every child should
Young people should feel happy and carefree, but often do not
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are expected to be quiet and obedient instead of expressing themselves
Went to school and I was very nervous
As a youth, the artist was anxious about going to school
No one knew me, no one knew me
The singer was unknown and invisible in the school setting
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
The singer looks to the teacher for guidance and knowledge
Look right through me, look right through me
Despite asking for help, the artist is ignored
Enlargen your world, mad world
The only hope in this mad world is to expand your view and find meaning beyond the mundane and sad existence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Roland Orzabal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Un Humano. BHC's Auntie
Lyrics:
All around me are familiar faces
Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for the daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I wanna drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, `cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles, it's a very very
Mad world
Mad world
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Happy birthday, happy birthday
Made to feel the way that every child should
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Went to school and I was very nervous
No one knew me, no one knew me
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
Look right through me, look right through me
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, I find it hard to take
When people run in circles, it's a very very
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
Mad world
And I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had
I find it hard to tell you, 'cause I find it hard to take
When people run in circles, it's a very very
Mad world
Mad world
Halargian world
Mad world
Daylight_Sunshine39
I'm always in awe of how much control Remington has of his voice. He has a unique sound that can go from hauntingly beautiful to raspy and chaotic within seconds. His sound makes him stand out. Absolutely stellar cover by Palaye Royale. 👏🖤😊
Debbie Johnson
Amen to that!
Xeha Yukimura
Only other singer from a band ik who could do that this well was Chester Bennington from linkin park
kristen gumm
Honestly though like the control he has over his vocal cords is fucking incredible
Mundane Jasmine
I’ve never agreed with a comment more in my life 😂🙌🏻
Jackie Barker
I’ve been following them since Krop Circle because I always thought they’d make it someday. The only thing I struggle with is his accent. It’s so odd, and I don’t always understands what he says.
atiny multi
Emerson is really out there being one of the best artists, we stan a legend
xGRIZZLYx
lostgirl 747 no🤡🤡
xxAustinisDeadxx
lostgirl 747 no he doesn’t 🤡🤡🤡
francess
Emerson = king