Is This The World We Created...?
Queen Lyrics


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Just look at all those hungry mouths we have to feed
Take a look at all the suffering we breed
So many lonely faces scattered all around
Searching for what they need

Is this the world we created?
What did we do it for
Is this the world we invaded
Against the law
So it seems in the end
Is this what we're all living for today
The world that we created

You know that everyday a helpless child is born
Who needs some loving care inside a happy home
Somewhere a wealthy man is sitting on his throne
Waiting for life to go by

Wooh, is this the world we created?
We made it all our own
Is this the world we devastated, right to the bone
If there's a God in the sky looking down




What can he think of what we've done
To the world that he created

Overall Meaning

The song "Is This The World We Created" by Queen explores the reality of a world where suffering, loneliness, and hunger are prevalent. The lyrics express a powerful message of bewilderment and disappointment at the state of the world. It invites listeners to ponder on the sad state of our world, which is filled with poverty, hunger, and sorrow. The opening lines of the song paint a vivid picture of hunger and poverty, and the chorus questions whether this world we live in is what we set out to create.


The second verse describes the stark contrast between the lives of the rich and poor. While some are born into poverty and despair, others live lives of luxury and comfort. The word 'devastated' aptly describes how the world has been destroyed by its inhabitants' greed and power-hungry nature. The song's final lines ask what God must be thinking of our collective actions and the impact we've had on the world he created.


Overall, the song is a call to action for people to change their ways and take responsibility for the world we live in. It powerfully conveys a message of empathy, urging people to consider the suffering of others and take positive steps to improve the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Just look at all those hungry mouths we have to feed
There is a large population of people who are in need of food and basic necessities.


Take a look at all the suffering we breed
Our actions results in causing people to suffer.


So many lonely faces scattered all around
There are many people who are alone and isolated in society.


Searching for what they need
These lonely people are in search of basic necessities or a sense of belonging.


Is this the world we created?
The song questions the state of the world and the problems it faces.


What did we do it for
The song questions the motives behind our actions and the consequences of them.


Is this the world we invaded against the law?
The song suggests that our actions and choices have gone against what is considered ethical or moral.


So it seems in the end
This line implies that the current state of the world is indicative of the consequences of our actions.


Is this what we're all living for today
The song is questioning the direction of society and its values.


The world that we created
The song refers to the state of the world being a direct result of our actions and choices.


You know that everyday a helpless child is born
The song highlights the constant cycle of vulnerable individuals being born into a world that faces numerous challenges.


Who needs some loving care inside a happy home
The song highlights the importance of basic caregiving and belonging in ensuring a proper upbringing.


Somewhere a wealthy man is sitting on his throne
Not everyone is affected equally by the problems faced by the world. Some individuals are privileged and this creates further inequality.


Waiting for life to go by
The line implies the sense of apathy and inactive attitude held by some privileged individuals in society.


We made it all our own
The song suggests that the state of the world is a direct result of our actions and decisions.


Is this the world we devastated, right to the bone
The song suggests that our actions have caused irreparable damage to the world and to its most vulnerable members.


If there's a God in the sky looking down
The song references religion and the notion that there is a higher power or entity overseeing the world.


What can he think of what we've done
The song questions how the higher power would view and judge our actions and the state of the world as a result of them.


To the world that he created
The song highlights that the world is believed to be created by a higher power and that responsibility rests on us to care for it and treat it with respect.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian May, Freddie Mercury

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ilovefreddie9574

My father woke me up this morning by calling me when he was at work . 


He called me to surprise me and tell me he has booked tickets to See Queen live next year in London .


I couldn't believe what he was saying . I was shocked . When he came home from work I just cried and hugged him. This being the first time I've ever hugged him whilst crying.  He said to me "I didn't know Queen meant this much to you" 


I looked him in the eye and said " Queen to me isn't just a band . They are part of my life. They are the reason I wake up everyday and want to live another Day. And even though I wasn't around when Freddie was around , I miss him more than fucking anyone ." 


He then began to tear up and he just hugged me again . That moment right there has been the closet me and my dad have ever been. And I don't regret a single moment. Queen has bought me closer to someone I thought I never could be close to, they have taught me that life isn't all so easy but you still carry on despite the difficulties. 


Every single song ... Every single lyric ... I can listen to them all and relate them to a moment in my life . Freddie was so so so .. incredibly strong even when he was dying . And if that doesn't prove that you can live everyday until your very last day to the fullest I don't know what will. Some days I feel like just giving up . I feel like life isn't worth it.  But then I listen to Queen. They are like a supportive best friend or loved one , telling you that they're always there for you . 


Freddie isn't around anymore yet he has still been there for me more than most people have . That's amazing and I can't think of any other artist that has had that effect on me . 


I love you Queen. I love you, Freddie Mercury .  Thank you for everything . For not letting me give up , for making me feel hope even in my darkest times. And most importantly...


For just being you and doing what you love. 


"Lover of life , Singer of songs"

RIP my darling Freddie . 


We will never forget you.

We still love you.



All comments from YouTube:

@youaremylifepictures4680

Is that not one of the greatest lyrics ever?
"If there's a God in the sky, looking down, what can he think of what we've done, to the world that he created?"
It rings too true.

@donaburns7912

You Are My Life Pictures - Please note the word IF .... I like many others question the idea of a goddess/god ruling over any world. Just doesn’t make sense. And please, if you have those beliefs, don’t think I’m looking down on your beliefs. I just don’t share them.

@vedantganesh4954

v true
well, u could say Freddie's music is above the shallow ones we hear everyday

@plutao_pt

When Freddie sings this tiny diamond in Live Aid there is part that he cries

@eligbnsu71

I agree

@gobbleth1857

Amen

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@PhantomAlucard

This isn't just good music. It's something more.

@maryellwood3653

...yep...like the people who wrote it...passionate and deeply thoughtful

@danangjidat2363

@mary ellwood like you mary, give me a word in my heart

@TVMR44

Es sentimiento y a la vez orgasmo musical

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