In the eighth season of the show "Pop Idol Germany", he reached the title of first place with the song "Call My Name" arranged by Dieter Bohlen. Before taking part in the show he was employed by the crystal manufacturer Swarovski.
Mad World
Pietro Lombardi Lyrics
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Worn out places, worn out faces
Bright and early for their daily races
Going nowhere, going nowhere
And their tears are filling up their glasses
No expression, no expression
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
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
'Cos I find it hard to take
When people run in circles
It's a very, very
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
The lyrics of Pietro Lombardi's Mad World are a commentary on the bleak state of society, where individuals are stuck in a monotonous routine of daily races, going nowhere. The song begins with familiar faces and worn-out places, painting a picture of a world where everything seems to be rotting away. The people are devoid of any expression and appear to be drowning in their sorrows. The lyrics "hide my head, I want to drown my sorrow, no tomorrow" suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair. The line "and I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad" illustrates the irony of life where people are dying inside despite having everything they need to survive. The dreams in which the singer is dying are presented as the best he has ever had, signifying the twisted reality of a world that has lost all sense of meaning and purpose. The lyrics "when people run in circles, it's a very, very mad world" emphasize the cyclical nature of society and its flawed systems, where people are trapped in an endless loop of meaningless pursuits.
The second verse of the song talks about children waiting for the day they feel good and the pressure they face to conform to societal norms. They are made to feel the way every child should, hinting at the societal expectations placed on them from a young age. The singer, who was once a child, is now a nervous adult who feels like he is invisible, with no one knowing him. The line "hello teacher tell me what's my lesson, look right through me" further emphasizes the feeling of alienation and disconnect from society.
Overall, the lyrics of Pietro Lombardi's Mad World are a commentary on societal pressures and the sense of hopelessness that comes with being trapped in a system that offers little to no meaning or fulfillment. The song has a melancholic and introspective feel to it, and it reflects the struggles that many people face in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
All around me are familiar faces
I am surrounded by people that I know
Worn out places, worn out faces
These people and places are old and tired
Bright and early for their daily races
Everyone here starts their day early for a job or pursuit that won't offer much reward or progress in life.
Going nowhere, going nowhere
Despite starting early, their effort will go in vain, as they have no real destination to go to.
And their tears are filling up their glasses
The people around me are very sad, and they're drinking or crying heavily.
No expression, no expression
They are emotionless when they move or speak.
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
I want to hide away and be alone because it'll give me a moment of relief from my sadness.
No tomorrow, no tomorrow
There is no hope or positivity in my life. I don't see a future beyond my current sadness.
And I find it kind of funny
I find the situation absurd, almost humorously so.
I find it kind of sad
Nevertheless, it's still a very sad place to be in.
The dreams in which I'm dying
My dream world, even if it's dying, is the most uplifting aspect of my existence.
Are the best I've ever had
It's bittersweet that my dreams of escaping my tears are the only source of joy in my life.
I find it hard to tell you
It's difficult for me to describe the sorrow and madness of the world around me.
'Cos I find it hard to take
It's overwhelming for me to cope with this destructive environment.
When people run in circles
People here seem to be stuck in a cycle of unfulfilling routines and habits.
It's a very, very
This situation is very, very
Mad World
A world full of madness and melancholy.
Children waiting for the day they feel good
Children here wait for a day to feel happy and satisfied just like the way they've been taught to expect.
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday
It's their birthday, and they're supposed to be happy, but the reality is anything but.
Made to feel the way that every child should
They're told that they're supposed to feel happy on this day and always, leaving them feeling like they're failing to meet everyone's expectations.
Sit and listen, sit and listen
Children are told to be quiet and listen to what they're taught, leaving no room for being creative or innovative.
Went to school and I was very nervous
When I started school, I was very anxious and scared of how others would treat me.
No one knew me, no one knew me
At school, no one bothered to know me or my background.
Hello teacher tell me what's my lesson
I'm still not sure what I'm being taught or what I'm supposed to learn from these classes.
Look right through me, look right through me
Teachers don't seem interested in connecting with me or understanding what I'm feeling or thinking.
Writer(s): Roland Orzabal Copyright: Roland Orzabal Limited, Chrysalis Music, Roland Orzabal Ltd.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.